Training: Working With Young People Who Identify as LGBTQIA+

Young people in residential care deserve to feel safe, valued, and understood. For LGBTQIA+ young people, this can be especially challenging if they don’t feel supported in their identity; that’s why our Working with Young People Who Identify as LGBTQIA+ training is designed to equip residential practitioners with the knowledge and skills to create inclusive, affirming environments where every young person can thrive.

Building confidence, competence, and inclusivity

Caring for LGBTQIA+ requires practical understanding and informed approaches. Our training provides residential care staff with the tools to confidently support young people across the spectrum of gender and sexual identity.

Through engaging discussions and real-world examples, you’ll gain:

• A strong foundation in key LGBTQIA+ concepts, terminology, and identities
• Insight into the barriers LGBTQIA+ young people face in everyday life
• Practical strategies to create safe, inclusive spaces in residential care
• Knowledge of the impact of trauma and discrimination on mental health and wellbeing
• Tools to use inclusive language and foster a culture of belonging

Delivered by experts

This training is facilitated by Minus18 presenters—leaders in LGBTQIA+ education and advocacy—who bring both professional expertise and lived experience. Their insights provide a valuable perspective, helping practitioners understand the real-life challenges LGBTQIA+ young people encounter and how to respond with empathy and action.

Why this training is important

When residential practitioners feel confident in their ability to support LGBTQIA+ young people, they help create environments where these young people can be themselves without fear of judgment or exclusion, improving individual wellbeing and strengthens the overall culture of residential care settings.

By participating in this training, you’re taking an essential step toward building safer, more inclusive care that truly meets the needs of all young people.

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