Resources for Adults
SYNC trainers offer free staff development workshops on a variety of topics that are relevant to those who work with youth in out of home care. This audiences include DSS staff, LINKS coordinators, foster and kinship care, and a variety of other organizations. In addition, CEUs are available for some trainings.
Foster Parent Resources - Dating Violence
This postcard contains tips for parents on how to teach and model consent in relationships.
Foster Parent Resources - Adolescent Health Resources for Parents
Professional Resources - Sexual Health Resources
The National Youth in Transition Database (NYTD) collects information on youth in foster care, including sex, race, ethnicity, date of birth, and foster care status.
Professional Resources - LGBTQIA Resources
Lesson plans, tips and strategies, background information, and additional resources to help youth-serving professionals create safe space for young people of all sexual orientations and gender identities. Visit their website at advocatesforyouth.org.
Healthy Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Students Project
The Safe and Supportive Schools Project promotes safe and supportive environments to prevent HIV and other sexually transmitted infections among adolescents.
Just the Facts: A Primer for Principals, Educators, and School Personnel
Just the Facts provides information and resources for principals, educators and school personnel who confront sensitive issues involving gay, lesbian and bisexual students.
Understanding Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Accurate information for those who want to better understand sexual orientation.
“Bullied” is a documentary film designed to help administrators, teachers and counselors create a safer school environment for all students, not just those who are gay and lesbian. Find out more at tolerance.org.
CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health: Protective Factors for LGBTQ+ Youth: Information for Health and Education Professionals.
Information summarizing key findings that can strengthen programs and research that support LGBT Youth.
GLSEN educator guides and lessons to support your curriculum and practices. Learn more today.
GSA clubs are student-run organizations that unite LGBTQ+ and allied youth to build community and organize around issues impacting them in their schools and communities. Visit the website to learn more.
Addressing HIV in youth requires that young people have access to information and tools they need to reduce their risk, make healthy decisions, and get treatment and care if they have HIV. Learn more today.
To end LGBTQ+ Youth homelessness, youth and young adults need stable housing, supportive connections to caring adults, and access to mainstream services that will place them on a path to long-term success. Visit the website to for resources.
From Stepping Out of the Closet, Into the Light: A Report on the Status of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender People in Education. Learn more.
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning (LGBTQ) Youth and those perceived as LGBT are at an increased risk of being bullied. There are important and unique considerations for strategies to prevent and address bullying of LGBTQ+ Youth. Find out more on their website.
The Trevor Project’s “Trainings for Professionals” include in-person Ally and CARE trainings designed for adults who work with youth. These trainings help counselors, educators, administrators, school nurses, and social workers discuss LGBTQ-competent suicide prevention. Visit their website today!