Important Strategies for Family/Caregivers and the Family Peer Support Workforce Working with Families of LGBTQ+ Children
Important Strategies for Family/Caregivers and the Family Peer Support Workforce Working with Families of LGBTQ+ Children was hosted by the National Family Support Technical Assistance Center and the Center of Excellence on LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Equity
Webinar Description: A panel discussion with three parents of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning (LGBTQ+) children discuss their own journeys and share their expertise with the audience. Attendees hear important information that will build understanding about what a family may be experiencing after their child discloses that they are LGBTQ+. Panelists also discuss the importance of support from others with lived experience, including strategies that Family Peer Supports should consider when working with families of LGBTQ+ children and youth.
Learning Objectives:
Learn from lived experience of parents/caregivers of LGBTQ+ youth
Learn about navigating parental relationships when their children come out, including the support of others with similar experiences
Gain strategies the Family Peer Support Workforce can use when working with families of LGBTQ+ children and youth
