Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

Inclusive and Affirming Programming for LGBTQ+ Youth

Inclusive and Affirming Programming for LGBTQ+ Youth

LGBTQ+ youth are losing access to critical resources, supportive programming and spaces of belonging. In addition, many caring adults, mentors, child welfare providers, educators, and youth serving organizations are unsure of what, if anything, they can do to affirm LGBTQ+ young people in their care.

MENTOR hosted a three-part series focused on mentoring LGBTQ+ youth.  These sessions highlight guidance from the LGBTQ+ Supplement to the Elements of Effective Practice for MentoringTM and contain tools, resources and a roadmap for organizational policy change.

Full Session Recordings

  • Session 1: Mentoring LGBTQ+ Youth: An Urgent Need for Action
  • Session 2: Personal Actions (Ally as a Verb)
  • Session 3: Creating a More Inclusive and Affirming Program Climate for LGBTQ+ Youth (full session slide deck can be viewed here)