Online CLE

This workshop will discuss the distinct challenges faced by LGBTQ youth who are homeless or in the foster care or juvenile justice system. LGBTQ youth in foster care rarely feel safe. They are harassed and physically harmed by other youth, foster parents, detention center staff, and group home staff. Children’s advocates, judges and other child welfare and juvenile justice professionals must ensure their safety, permanency, and well-being. This interactive workshop will focus on: (1) factors judges and lawyers should consider to assure safety, permanency, and positive well-being outcomes for LGBTQ youth in foster care and juvenile justice; (2) steps to build a trusting relationship with LGBTQ youth; (3) tools for involving youth in their case planning, including court appearances; and (4) tips to help LGBTQ youth find their voices in the dependency court process.

Panel participants will further talk about ways LGBTQ youth enter and cycle through these systems, the risks they are subject to once in placement, and the legal strategies we are using to enforce their legal rights. We will share examples of effective approaches including using innovative strategies at dispositional hearings, bringing civil rights litigation, and advocating for legislation.

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Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Materials:

• ABA Child Law Practice: Exploring Attitudes about LGBTQ Youth in FosterCare (PDF) 
• ABA Child Law Practice: Legal Advocacy and Decision Making for LGBTQ Youth (PDF)
• ABA Child Law Practice: Opening Doors for LGBTQ Youth in Foster Care (PDF)
• ABA Child Law Practice: Tips for Building Relationships with LGBT Youth (PDF)
  And by the Way, Do You Know He Thinks He’s a Girl (PDF)
• New York Office of Children and Family Services Guidelines: LGBT Youthcare (PDF)
• New York Office of Children and Family Services: LGBT Policy (PDF)
• Philadelphia County Trans Health Order (PDF)
• Youth Rights (DOC)

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Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Credit:

The above online course has been accredited in the following jurisdictions:

AK (1.5 credits)	GA (1.5 credits)	KY (1.5 credits)	OK (1.8 credits)	UT (1.5 credits)
AZ (1.5 credits)	ID (1.5 credits)	MN (1.5 credits)	OR (1.5 credits)	VT (1.5 credits)
AR (1.5 credits)	IL (1.5 credits)	MT (1.5 credits)	RI (1.8 credits)	WA (1.5 credits)
CA (1.5 credits)	IN (1.5 credits)	NV (1.5 credits)	SC (1.5 credits)	WV (1.8 credits)
CO (1.8 credits)	IA (1.5 credits)	NY (1.8 credits)	TN (1.5 credits)	WY (1.5 credits)
FL (1.8 credits)	KS (1.8 credits)	NC (1.5 credits)	TX (1.5 credits)

After viewing the video and jotting down the unique verification codes that appear sporadically throughout the video, you may apply for continuing legal education (CLE) credit by clicking on the appropriate state.  The cost to receive a certificate of completion is $175 per course.

You will receive an email receipt of your purchase.  Once the codes have been verified, LGBT Bar staff will email you a separate certificate of completion for the course you selected.  Please allow 2-3 business days for the certificate to arrive.