Who this is for

Adoption practitioners and managers (Voluntary Adoption Agencies, Regional Adoption Agencies, Local Authorities, and independent social workers), children’s social care services, children and family social workers, foster carers, kinship carers, designated teachers, and other professionals working with children and families.

Details

Join us for an engaging and insightful webinar designed to enhance understanding and best practices when working with LGBT+ parents and carers. This session will provide an in-depth exploration of key concepts, terminology, and strategies to create inclusive and affirming environments that support LGBT+ families in various settings.

LGBT+ parents and carers often face unique challenges and barriers when accessing services, and it is crucial for professionals to have the knowledge and confidence to provide inclusive support. This webinar will cover essential topics such as trauma, using appropriate and affirming language, addressing unconscious biases, and ensuring policies and practices reflect the needs of LGBT+ families. Through real-life scenarios attendees will gain practical tools and confidence to create inclusivity in their professional environments.

This webinar is ideal for professionals who are looking to expand their knowledge, challenge existing biases, or update their practice to be more inclusive, this session offers valuable insights and actionable takeaways.

Previous attendees have praised the impact of this training:

“The training has given me more confidence in asking questions sensitively to understand a family’s situation without feeling like I need to have all the answers. It’s OK to ask.”

“The whole team thoroughly enjoyed the training and learned a lot. By the end, we all realised our practice was not as up-to-date as we thought. However, the training challenged us, and we will be far more mindful going forward.”

Learning outcomes

• Gender Identity Terminology
• Community Research
• Microaggression and Unconscious Bias
• Trauma and LGBT+ Parents and Carers
• Effect of Trauma on Parenting Styles
• Tackling Trauma: Strategies and interventions for addressing trauma and building resilience within LGBT+ families.
• Creating an LGBT+ Affirming Environment

Information about the trainer

Matt Taylor-Roberts

Matt is the Founder and Managing Director of Proud 2 b Parents, an award-winning organization dedicated to supporting LGBT+ parents/carers and their children. With over a decade of experience, he is passionate about creating equity and promoting change within adoption and foster care systems. As an LGBT+ parent and foster carer, his personal journey fuels his work advocating for the LGBT+ community.

He serves as an Independent Panel Member for regional adoption and foster agencies, and is a Diversity & Inclusion Champion and Pride 365 Ambassador. Recognized for his work, he has received multiple awards, including the British LGBT+ Awards 2024 and being a Diversity Awards Finalist.

As a keynote speaker, he shares his expertise on subjects like LGBT+ parent experiences, microaggressions, and creating affirming environments.

“Let’s collaborate to foster inclusivity and positive change for LGBT+ families.”

Instructions

A member of staff will be in touch with attendees one week prior to the event to share a pre-event delegate pack.

If you have any questions regarding this webinar, please contact us at info@cvaa.org.uk. We will aim to answer your query within two working days.

CVAA accept online payments only. In case you do not have instant access to your company card, we suggest using your personal card instead to book a training event and claim it back with your agency in your expenses. Requesting an invoice to pay for our standard practice events is not possible.

Who this is for

Adoption practitioners and managers (Voluntary Adoption Agencies, Regional Adoption Agencies, Local Authorities, and independent social workers), children’s social care services, children and family social workers, foster carers, kinship carers, designated teachers, and other professionals working with children and families.

Details

During this bespoke training session, we will unlock a deeper understanding of gender diversity in adoption. This comprehensive webinar covers essential topics, including sex, gender, and various gender identities, providing a solid foundation for adoption practitioners. We will learn the basics of trans history and gain insights into the legal landscape surrounding gender diversity.

We will explore the latest research and apply the findings on the day-to-day experiences of gender diverse individuals, discovering the unique strengths they bring to the world of adoption and fostering. We will hear firsthand from gender diverse adopters, foster carers, and the social workers who assessed them, offering valuable perspectives that enrich your knowledge and practice.

You will be also equipped with the knowledge to support young people who are gender diverse, and access resources for ongoing support. We will learn how to seamlessly apply your newfound understanding to your role, creating an inclusive environment for all individuals involved in adoption and fostering.

This is a great opportunity to enhance your expertise, foster inclusivity, and contribute to a more supportive adoption and fostering community.

Learning outcomes

• Understand sex, gender and various gender identities. ​
• Know basic Trans history​
• Understand the law​
• Be aware of current research about the lived day-to-day experiences of gender diverse people ​
• Understand the specific strengths that gender diverse people bring to adoption and fostering​
• Hear from gender diverse adopters and foster carers and the social workers that assessed them​
• Have a basic understanding of how to support young people that are gender diverse and where to find more support​
• Know how to apply their learning to their role
• Understand benefits of New Family Social membership and how they, and their gender diverse adopters and foster carers, can use New Family Social

About the trainer

Tor Docherty

Tor has over 20 years’ experience working in charities as a Chief Executive, and at a senior level, in diversity, equality and inclusion. She has extensive experience in strategic development, project management, fundraising, operational management, staff management, crisis management, finance, governance and policy work at local, regional and national level. Her interests are in diversity, equality and inclusion includes expertise in LGBTQ+ issues, disability, Deafness and neurodiversity. She has a law degree, a diploma in fundraising and a level six qualification in British Sign Language (BSL).

Instructions

A member of staff will be in touch with attendees one week prior to the event to share a pre-event delegate pack. If you have any questions regarding this webinar, please contact us at info@cvaa.org.uk. We will aim to answer your query within two working days.

CVAA accept online payments only. In case you do not have instant access to your company card, we suggest using your personal card instead to book a training event and claim it back with your agency in your expenses. Requesting an invoice to pay for our standard practice events is not possible.

Who this is for

Adoption practitioners and managers (Voluntary Adoption Agencies, Regional Adoption Agencies, Local Authorities, and independent social workers), children’s social care services, children and family social workers, foster carers, kinship carers, designated teachers, and other professionals working with children and families.

Details

During this bespoke training session, we will unlock a deeper understanding of gender diversity in adoption. This comprehensive training covers essential topics, including sex, gender, and various gender identities, providing a solid foundation for adoption practitioners. We will learn the basics of trans history and gain insights into the legal landscape surrounding gender diversity.

We will explore the latest research and apply the findings on the day-to-day experiences of gender diverse individuals, discovering the unique strengths they bring to the world of adoption and fostering. We will hear firsthand from gender diverse adopters, foster carers, and the social workers who assessed them, offering valuable perspectives that enrich your knowledge and practice.

You will be also equipped with the knowledge to support young people who are gender diverse, and access resources for ongoing support. We will learn how to seamlessly apply your newfound understanding to your role, creating an inclusive environment for all individuals involved in adoption and fostering.

This is a great opportunity to enhance your expertise, foster inclusivity, and contribute to a more supportive adoption and fostering community.

Learning outcomes

• Understand sex, gender and various gender identities. ​
• Know basic Trans history​
• Understand the law​
• Be aware of current research about the lived day-to-day experiences of gender diverse people ​
• Understand the specific strengths that gender diverse people bring to adoption and fostering​
• Hear from gender diverse adopters and foster carers and the social workers that assessed them​
• Have a basic understanding of how to support young people that are gender diverse and where to find more support​
• Know how to apply their learning to their role
• Understand benefits of New Family Social membership and how they, and their gender diverse adopters and foster carers, can use New Family Social

About the trainer

Tor Docherty

Tor has over 20 years’ experience working in charities as a Chief Executive, and at a senior level, in diversity, equality and inclusion. She has extensive experience in strategic development, project management, fundraising, operational management, staff management, crisis management, finance, governance and policy work at local, regional and national level. Her interests are in diversity, equality and inclusion includes expertise in LGBTQ+ issues, disability, Deafness and neurodiversity. She has a law degree, a diploma in fundraising and a level six qualification in British Sign Language (BSL).

Instructions

A member of staff will be in touch with attendees one week prior to the event to share a pre-event delegate pack. If you have any questions regarding this webinar, please contact us at info@cvaa.org.uk. We will aim to answer your query within two working days.

CVAA accept online payments only. In case you do not have instant access to your company card, we suggest using your personal card instead to book a training event and claim it back with your agency in your expenses. Requesting an invoice to pay for our standard practice events is not possible.