In May at Rainbows & Resilience, we kicked off Pride Month to support CCYJ’s Initiative for Safe & Affirming Care.
Because of this event, CCYJ can provide a free fall session of our ISAC training series for teachers, social workers, youth development professionals, foster parents, lawyers, and many others, one of the key components of the initiative. Thank you to all who attended, purchased raffle tickets, donated, and celebrated with us.
Please join us for this series of trainings or send along to peers who would be interested:
Training Series: Topics & Schedule
Supporting LGBTQIA+ Young People in Systems of Care
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 – 10:00AM – 12:00PM PST
Supporting LGBTQIA+ Survivors of Trafficking, Exploitation and Survival Sex
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 – 10:00AM – 12:00PM PST
Talking to Young People about Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Gender Expression (SOGIE)
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 – 10:00AM – 12:00PM PST
The trainings are based on our evidence-based protocol that provides concrete guidance for foster care and juvenile court professionals to deliver affirming, trauma-informed care and focus on:
- Affirming behavioral health care protocols
- LGBTQ+ support group connections
- Safe SOGIE data collection methods
- Staff training and competency development
If you have any questions, please reach out to Nicholas at noakley@ccyj.org.
