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UdemySexual and Reproductive Wellness in Foster Care
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Practical guidance for supporting foster youth
Designed for staff working in California group homes and STRTPs, this course addresses real questions caregivers face: can a foster youth use contraception, how do you respond if a teen discloses a possible pregnancy or STD, and what do you say when they ask for relationship advice. It lays out what staff can, can't, must, and may do, grounded in legal information and licensing rules alongside practical best practice.
Who it's for
Staff and caregivers in California foster care group homes and Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Programs (STRTPs) who need to support the healthy sexual development of the youth in their care.
Key takeaways
- Clear boundaries around what staff can, must, and may do regarding a youth's sexual health decisions
- How to respond to disclosures about pregnancy, STDs, or relationships
- Downloadable resources and referrals to use directly in your work
The training satisfies the requirements of California's Foster Youth Sexual Health Education Act (Senate Bill 89).
About this course
Is a foster youth allowed to use contraception if they want to? How do you respond if a teen tells you that they may be pregnant or think they may have an STD? What if they ask for romantic advice? In this course designed for staff in group homes and STRTPs in California, you will learn how you can support the healthy sexual development of youth in foster care, including what you can, can't, must and may do as staff. The course includes legal information and information on licensing rules as well as suggestions regarding best practice. Participants will be able to download a number of resources and referrals that can be used in your work. The training complies with the training mandates of the California Foster Youth Sexual Health Education Act (Senate Bill 89).
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