The Experiences and Needs of LGBTQ Youth in Out-Of-Home Care

A Symposium Hosted by Bay Area Youth Centers

Bay Area Youth Centers is hosting a symposium on the experiences and needs of LGBTQ-identified youth in the foster care system. Our goal is to provide a forum for foster care providers to engage with one another regarding how to increase the competency, safety and accessibility of services for LGBTQ youth in out-of-home care.
 
The symposium will serve as a general forum for dialogue, information sharing, and mutual learning. Presenters will speak from personal experience and offer professional expertise on topics such as risk factors, safety and community, gender expression and fluidity of identity.

A Selection of Presenters include:

Kevin West
Youth Keynote Speaker

Jody Marksamer, Esq.
National Center for Lesbian Rights

Nick Gorton, MD
Lyon Martin Health Center

and representatives from:

California Youth Connection
Seneca Center
Project Eden Lambda Youth Program
Lavender Youth Recreation and Information Center
inVision Consulting
The Y.O.U.T.H. Training Project

Event Schedule

Registration
9:00 am - 9:30 am

Symposium
9:30 am - 4:30 pm (lunch included)

This symposium is offered free of charge, but advance registration is required. 

Questions?
Contact Emily Rankin at (510) 867-6938 or by email at emily@bayareayouthcenters.org.

Generous support is provided by the Tides Foundation.