Evaluation of a Brief Foster Parent/ Case Worker Training to Support Relationship Building Skills and Acceptance of LGBTQ+ Youth in Care. Issue 1 (1st January 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Salazar, Amy M.; Barkan, Susan E.; Rankin, Leah F.; Woo, Cossette B.; Rozekova, Ivana; Fowler, Nathan E.; Haggerty, Kevin P.; Shogren, Dae; Salzer, Amber
• Is Part Of: Journal of public child welfare. Volume 17:Issue 1(2023)
• Page Start: 213
• Page End: 237
• Publication Date: 2023-01-01
• Subjects: Foster care -- foster parent -- case worker -- LGBTQ+ -- training; Child welfare -- United States -- Periodicals; 362.70973
• DOI: 10.1080/15548732.2021.2011531
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1554-8732

Abstract

ABSTRACT: LGTBQ+ youth in foster care need unique support and acceptance; however, few case workers and caregivers receive specialized training. To address this, the Connecting: Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Expression (SOGIE) eLearning was developed. This evaluation assesses whether attitudes and behavioral intentions regarding LGBTQ+ youth improved as a result of this training. Caregivers and child welfare professionals showed growth in many areas, including how important they felt it was to learn strategies and skills to support LGBTQ+ youth, as well as their confidence to care for LGBTQ+ youth. The Connecting: SOGIE eLearning is a promising tool for child welfare systems.