BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Social Current - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Social Current X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.social-current.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Social Current REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220516T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220520T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T233408 CREATED:20220119T202426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220421T010731Z UID:10000164-1652688000-1653066000@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:2022 Executive Leadership Institute DESCRIPTION:About ELI\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Location & Lodging\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Registration & Pricing\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Sessions\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n About ELI \n \n\n \n \n \n The Executive Leadership Institute (ELI) equips senior-level managers and executives with the knowledge and skills to oversee day-to-day operations and prepare for the future and greater systems change. Transactional meets transformational for this influential experience. \nFor this upcoming May 2022 session\, Social Current will partner with Loyola University Chicago’s Quinlan School of Business\, accessing first-class faculty and specialized expertise\, as well as the flexibility to create a program to transform students’ leadership skills. The curriculum will not only challenge\, but offers a rare opportunity to focus on excellence\, impact\, and systems change. Topics of focus for the 2022 institute include: \n\n\nThe Future of Leadership\n\nChange Management\nInnovation\n\nFinancial Sustainability\n\n\nSelf-Care\n\n\nELI features 70 hours of content delivered during two concentrated sessions in consecutive years. The second half of the program culminates in the presentation of projects completed between the first and second sessions. The presentations are given before the assembly of participants\, alumni\, and faculty. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Location & Lodging \n \n\n \n \n \n We look forward to holding the 2022 Executive Leadership Institute in person at the University of Loyola Chicago. \nLocation\nLoyola University Chicago\n820 N. Michigan Ave.\nChicago\, IL \nLodging\nLoyola offers discounts for several hotels. Note\, the Executive Leadership Institute will take place on the Water Tower Campus. \n \n \n \n \n \nLoyola University Chicago Quinlan School of Business\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Registration & Pricing \n \n\n \n \n \n Who Should Attend\n\nExecutives\nManagers\nDirectors\n\nPrice\n\nOrganizations that have engagement packages or are COA Accredited: $4250\nOther organizations: $5250\n\nCancellation Policy\nAll cancellation requests must be made in writing. Cancellation requests received by May 2 will be eligible for a full refund. Cancellation requests received after May 2 will not be refunded. Instead\, registrants may use the cost of registration as a credit toward future Social Current offerings. Notice of written cancellation must be emailed directly to Social Current. \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Sessions \n \n\n \n \n \n Each day of the 2022 Executive Leadership Institute will focus on a core topic for social sector leadership. Topics of focus include: \n\nThe Future of Leadership\nChange Management\nInnovation\nFinancial Sustainability\nSelf-Care\n\nAmong the 2022 institute’s sessions are: \nThe Future of Leadership\nPresenter: Jody Levison-Johnson\, Ph.D.\, President and CEO\, Social Current\nThe past few years have reminded us that the surrounding environment is never truly predictable. As leaders\, we must be able to adapt and respond to a range of constraining conditions. This session will offer participants insight into sector trends and emerging directions as the backdrop for a discussion about research-based strategies for effectively leading during times of constraint. Social Current’s own experience of merging two longstanding sector contributors–The Alliance for Strong Families and Communities and the Council on Accreditation–will be shared in addition to other organizational examples to illustrate the inevitable twists and turns that leaders must navigate in their quest for impact. \nEquipping Leaders for the EDI (Equity\, Diversity & Inclusion) Workplace Challenge\nPresenter: Sheryl White\, Ph.D.\, Senior Vice President of Training and Organization Development\, Neighborhood House Association\nToday’s workplaces are plagued with complex challenges. Advancing equity\, diversity\, and inclusion (EDI) is but one of the pressing and multifaceted challenges faced. This session is designed to better equip leaders to answer cries for justice\, embrace diversity\, and foster inclusion. Participants will have an opportunity to: \n\nGain greater clarity of leaders’ roles in advancing EDI in the workplace\nExplore how compassion and cultural humility can be used to successfully advance EDI efforts\nExamine frameworks that can help leaders think through and develop strategies for assessing and embedding equity\, diversity\, and inclusion into the workplace culture\n\nStrategic Partnerships\, Mergers and Collaborations\nPresenters: \n\nJean Butzen\, Mission Plus Strategies\nDawn Melchiorre\, 360 Youth Service\nMike Bertrand\, Lutheran Child and Family Services\nJohn Lipscomb\, Keystone Alliance\nGreg Peterson\, Keystone Alliance\n\nNonprofits understand the importance of collaborating with other organizations to further their missions. Leveraging limited resources through strategic partnerships makes good sense. But the challenges and fears of actually collaborating\, partnering\, and/ or merging can prevent further exploration and consideration. Using real case studies\, we will examine ways to engage board\, staff and other partners to innovate through possible partnerships. \nHuman-Centered Design Thinking for Staff Retention\nKerron Norman\, MSW\, Chief Program Officer\, Lutheran Social Services of New York\nRecruitment and retention of staff is a significant priority for organizations and programs—myriad challenges impact nonprofits’ ability to recruit and retain qualified staff. Salaries and competing programs have further exacerbated the challenge\, coupled with the stressors of the pandemic. This workshop will introduce human-centered design\, a problem-solving framework; help the participants explore challenges; implement tools to understand processes; and brainstorm solutions for retaining staff. Participants will: \n\nLearn critical elements for building a better work environment\nLearn how to innovate smarter and faster\nBegin a plan to develop strategies to resolve challenges while maintaining individuals in an identified position\n\nCompany Visit – 1871\nFounded in 2012\, 1871 has become a major hub of Chicago’s technology and entrepreneurial ecosystem and hosts over 400 early-stage companies as well as nationally recognized accelerators\, industry-specific incubators\, and tech talent schools. Executive Leadership Institute students will tour 1871 with a focus on lessons that nonprofits can learn from 1871 and its members to spur greater innovation and impact. URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/2022-executive-leadership-institute/ LOCATION:Loyola University Chicago Quinlan School of Business\, 16 E. Pearson St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/ELI-Catalog-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220518T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220520T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T233408 CREATED:20220301T190508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220413T165057Z UID:10000179-1652860800-1653066000@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:2022 Executive Leadership Institute Alumni Reunion (20th Anniversary) DESCRIPTION:About Reunion\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Schedule\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Location & Lodging\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Registration\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n About Reunion \n \n\n \n \n \n The Executive Leadership Institute (ELI) is celebrating its 20th Anniversary in 2022. All ELI alumni are invited to join this year’s institute to celebrate this milestone and reconnect with one another and meet current students and faculty. \nFor Social Current’s upcoming May 2022 session\, we are partnering with Loyola University Chicago’s Quinlan School of Business. View event details and register for the full institute online. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Schedule \n \n\n \n \n \n Wednesday\, May 18 at 5 p.m. ET\nJoin the ELI Alumni Board for dinner and networking. \nThursday\, May 19 \n9 a.m.-5 p.m. ET\nConnect with current students and participate in session workshops. \n6-8:30 p.m. ET\nCommemorate the 20th anniversary with a celebratory dinner and ceremony. \nFriday\, May 20 from 9 a.m.-Noon\nEngage in a facilitated discussion on pressing leadership challenges including the great resignation. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Location & Lodging \n \n\n \n \n \n We look forward to holding the 2022 Executive Leadership Institute in person at the University of Loyola Chicago. \nLocation\nLoyola University Chicago\n820 N. Michigan Ave.\nChicago\, IL \nLodging\nLoyola offers discounts for several hotels. Note\, the Executive Leadership Institute will take place on the Water Tower Campus. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Registration \n \n\n \n \n \n Who Should Attend\n\nGraduates of the Executive Leadership Institute\n\nPrice\n\n$500\n\nCancellation Policy\nAll cancellation requests must be made in writing. Cancellation requests received by May 2 will be eligible for a full refund. Cancellation requests received after May 2 will not be refunded. Instead\, registrants may use the cost of registration as a credit toward future Social Current offerings. Notice of written cancellation must be emailed directly to Social Current. URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/2022-executive-leadership-institute-alumni-reunion-20th-anniversary/ LOCATION:Loyola University Chicago Quinlan School of Business\, 16 E. Pearson St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/ELI-Catalog-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220523T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220523T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T233408 CREATED:20220426T151655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T161441Z UID:10000191-1653310800-1653321600@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Diverse SOGIE Training Series: SOGIE 101 DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n Three CEU Credits (Social Work): Approved by the NASW-Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative. Please check with your local accrediting body for reciprocity. \nThis training introduces participants to a social identity framework focused on sexual orientation\, gender identity\, and gender expression (SOGIE). In addition to learning about SOGIE in the context of social identities\, participants will also review best practices to enhance interpersonal and professional relationships with clients and peers who identify as LGBTQ+ or have diverse/expansive SOGIE. \nThis training series is interactive\, and participants are asked to be on camera and able to interact with other participants through video\, audio\, and chat periodically. While this is an expectation of the training\, we understand that there can be barriers to this type of involvement. Reach out to the trainers ahead of time at for more information or accommodations. \nObjectives\n\nWhy we are discussing SOGIE (statistics\, evidence-based practices\, personal narratives)\nIntroduction to social identity framework\nThe difference between assigned sex\, gender identity\, gender expression and sexual orientation\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nProfessionals who work with children\, youth\, young adults\, and/or families who are at a beginner level of knowledge on sexual orientation\, gender identity\, and expression\nParticipants can be individuals who directly with others or be involved in supervision\, management\, and leadership\nCase managers\, social workers\, foster parents\, case supervisors\, program staff\, program managers\, program directors\, quality assurance\n\nCourses in this Series\nSOGIE 101\nMonday\, May 23 from 1-4 p.m. ET \nInclusive Data Collection: How to Ask About SOGIE In Systems of Care\nTuesday\, May 24 from 1-4 p.m. ET \nFamily Support with LGBTQ Children\nWednesday\, May 25 from 1-4 p.m. ET \nGender Affirming Care\nThursday\, May 26 from 1-4 p.m. ET \nAbout the Training Series\nRuth Ellis Institute has developed the following training content through researching how adult practitioners\, government health and human service employees\, and staff at community-based organizations leverage their existing experience to integrate more affirming practices for lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, transgender\, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth. \nThe development of this curriculum is embedded within a LGBTQ-specific direct service organization\, ensuring that on-the-ground implementation is informing training content. Ruth Ellis’ model connects: \n\nYouth and their families lived experience\nDirect practice\nResearch and evaluation\nCoaching and consulting\nPolicy and regulations\n\nContent in SOGIE 101 has been developed under two internal review boards\, Wayne State University (2015-2017)\, and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (2018-2021). The Ruth Ellis Institute surveyed over 600 participants through a pre-test\, post-test\, and three-month follow up to measure SOGIE knowledge\, attitudes\, and behaviors. The curriculum features content where there were statistically significant changes in participants outcomes regarding increases in support toward LGBTQ youth. These two courses are recommended for professionals who have not previously attended a SOGIE and/or LGBTQ youth training. \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Trainers\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Angelika Lewis (she/her/hers)\n \n Education and Evaluation Coordinator\nRuth Ellis Center \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Angelika Lewis (she/her/hers)\n Education and Evaluation Coordinator\nRuth Ellis Center \n \n As a coordinator and facilitator Angelika Lewis enjoys collaborating with community\, bridging the gap between lived experience and policy\, and creating safe learning environments. Her work currently engages adult learners in supporting LGBTQ+ youth and adults in their care\, primarily working within systems such as child welfare\, juvenile justice\, and community mental health. Previously a direct care worker in fields ranging from early childhood education to community mental health\, her work continues to focus on increasing equitable practices that impact the health and safety outcomes of minoritized groups\, specifically LGBTQ+ youth. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Jessie Fullenkamp (she/her/hers)\, LMSW\n \n Education and Evaluation Director\nRuth Ellis Center \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jessie Fullenkamp (she/her/hers)\, LMSW\n Education and Evaluation Director\nRuth Ellis Center \n \n A Detroit-based social worker with over 20 years of experience working with communities facing systematic oppression. She led the launch of the first Medicaid billable\, lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) specific mental health services in the state of Michigan. Additionally\, she directed the development of four new departments including Youth Programs\, Behavioral Health\, Family Preservation\, and the Ruth Ellis Institute. Fullenkamp has been instrumental in implementing positive youth development\, harm reduction\, transformative justice\, and trauma-informed care in her work at the Ruth Ellis Center. Currently\, she is leading education and evaluation embedded in direct services to contribute to a world where\, “LGBTQ youth are safe and supported no matter where they go.” \nShe studied in Kumasi\, Ghana\, and graduated with a bachelor’s in social work from Xavier University and a master’s in social work from the University of Michigan. Fullenkamp lived and worked in the Federated States of Micronesia on the island of Weno\, Chuuk. There\, she focused on education\, HIV\, and women’s issues. Through Breaking Walls\, she served as the health ambassador for programs in Santiago\, Chile and Tangier\, Morocco. Her awards include the YWCA Young Women of Excellence\, the BSW Student of the Year in Ohio\, the Xavier University Dorothy Day Medal\, and the University of Michigan School of Social Work Distinguished Alumni Award. In May 2020\, Fullenkamp delivered the University of Michigan School of Social Work Graduation Keynote Address. URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/diverse-sogie-training-series-sogie-101-2/ CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Catalog-RE-LGBTQ.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220524T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220524T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T233408 CREATED:20220426T152318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T174530Z UID:10000192-1653397200-1653408000@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Diverse SOGIE Training Series: Data Collection: How to Ask About SOGIE In Systems of Care DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n Three CEU Credits (Social Work): Approved by the NASW-Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative. Please check with your local accrediting body for reciprocity. \nThis training introduces participants to a social identity framework focused on sexual orientation\, gender identity\, and gender expression (SOGIE). In addition to learning about SOGIE in the context of social identities\, participants will also review best practices to enhance interpersonal and professional relationships with clients and peers who identify as LGBTQ+ or have diverse/expansive SOGIE. \nThis training series is interactive\, and participants are asked to be on camera and able to interact with other participants through video\, audio\, and chat periodically. While this is an expectation of the training\, we understand that there can be barriers to this type of involvement. Reach out to the trainers ahead of time at for more information or accommodations. \nObjectives\n\nWhy we are discussing SOGIE (statistics\, evidence-based practices\, personal narratives)\nIntroduction to social identity framework\nThe difference between assigned sex\, gender identity\, gender expression and sexual orientation\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nProfessionals who work with children\, youth\, young adults\, and/or families who are at a beginner level of knowledge on sexual orientation\, gender identity\, and expression\nParticipants can be individuals who directly with others or be involved in supervision\, management\, and leadership\nCase managers\, social workers\, foster parents\, case supervisors\, program staff\, program managers\, program directors\, quality assurance\n\nCourses in this Series\nSOGIE 101\nMonday\, May 23 from 1-4 p.m. ET \nInclusive Data Collection: How to Ask About SOGIE In Systems of Care\nTuesday\, May 24 from 1-4 p.m. ET \nFamily Support with LGBTQ Children\nWednesday\, May 25 from 1-4 p.m. ET \nGender Affirming Care\nThursday\, May 26 from 1-4 p.m. ET \nAbout the Training Series\nRuth Ellis Institute has developed the following training content through researching how adult practitioners\, government health and human service employees\, and staff at community-based organizations leverage their existing experience to integrate more affirming practices for lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, transgender\, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth. \nThe development of this curriculum is embedded within a LGBTQ-specific direct service organization\, ensuring that on-the-ground implementation is informing training content. Ruth Ellis’ model connects: \n\nYouth and their families lived experience\nDirect practice\nResearch and evaluation\nCoaching and consulting\nPolicy and regulations\n\nContent in SOGIE 101 has been developed under two internal review boards\, Wayne State University (2015-2017)\, and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (2018-2021). The Ruth Ellis Institute surveyed over 600 participants through a pre-test\, post-test\, and three-month follow up to measure SOGIE knowledge\, attitudes\, and behaviors. The curriculum features content where there were statistically significant changes in participants outcomes regarding increases in support toward LGBTQ youth. These two courses are recommended for professionals who have not previously attended a SOGIE and/or LGBTQ youth training. \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Trainers\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Angelika Lewis (she/her/hers)\n \n Education and Evaluation Coordinator\nRuth Ellis Center \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Angelika Lewis (she/her/hers)\n Education and Evaluation Coordinator\nRuth Ellis Center \n \n As a coordinator and facilitator Angelika Lewis enjoys collaborating with community\, bridging the gap between lived experience and policy\, and creating safe learning environments. Her work currently engages adult learners in supporting LGBTQ+ youth and adults in their care\, primarily working within systems such as child welfare\, juvenile justice\, and community mental health. Previously a direct care worker in fields ranging from early childhood education to community mental health\, her work continues to focus on increasing equitable practices that impact the health and safety outcomes of minoritized groups\, specifically LGBTQ+ youth. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Jessie Fullenkamp (she/her/hers)\, LMSW\n \n Education and Evaluation Director\nRuth Ellis Center \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jessie Fullenkamp (she/her/hers)\, LMSW\n Education and Evaluation Director\nRuth Ellis Center \n \n A Detroit-based social worker with over 20 years of experience working with communities facing systematic oppression. She led the launch of the first Medicaid billable\, lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) specific mental health services in the state of Michigan. Additionally\, she directed the development of four new departments including Youth Programs\, Behavioral Health\, Family Preservation\, and the Ruth Ellis Institute. Fullenkamp has been instrumental in implementing positive youth development\, harm reduction\, transformative justice\, and trauma-informed care in her work at the Ruth Ellis Center. Currently\, she is leading education and evaluation embedded in direct services to contribute to a world where\, “LGBTQ youth are safe and supported no matter where they go.” \nShe studied in Kumasi\, Ghana\, and graduated with a bachelor’s in social work from Xavier University and a master’s in social work from the University of Michigan. Fullenkamp lived and worked in the Federated States of Micronesia on the island of Weno\, Chuuk. There\, she focused on education\, HIV\, and women’s issues. Through Breaking Walls\, she served as the health ambassador for programs in Santiago\, Chile and Tangier\, Morocco. Her awards include the YWCA Young Women of Excellence\, the BSW Student of the Year in Ohio\, the Xavier University Dorothy Day Medal\, and the University of Michigan School of Social Work Distinguished Alumni Award. In May 2020\, Fullenkamp delivered the University of Michigan School of Social Work Graduation Keynote Address. URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/diverse-sogie-training-series-data-collection-how-to-ask-about-sogie-in-systems-of-care/ CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Catalog-RE-LGBTQ.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220525T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220525T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T233408 CREATED:20220426T153258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T174700Z UID:10000193-1653483600-1653494400@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Diverse SOGIE Training Series: Family Support with LGBTQ Children DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n Three CEU Credits (Social Work): Approved by the NASW-Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative. Please check with your local accrediting body for reciprocity. \nThis training introduces participants to a social identity framework focused on sexual orientation\, gender identity\, and gender expression (SOGIE). In addition to learning about SOGIE in the context of social identities\, participants will also review best practices to enhance interpersonal and professional relationships with clients and peers who identify as LGBTQ+ or have diverse/expansive SOGIE. \nThis training series is interactive\, and participants are asked to be on camera and able to interact with other participants through video\, audio\, and chat periodically. While this is an expectation of the training\, we understand that there can be barriers to this type of involvement. Reach out to the trainers ahead of time at for more information or accommodations. \nObjectives\n\nWhy we are discussing SOGIE (statistics\, evidence-based practices\, personal narratives)\nIntroduction to social identity framework\nThe difference between assigned sex\, gender identity\, gender expression and sexual orientation\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nProfessionals who work with children\, youth\, young adults\, and/or families who are at a beginner level of knowledge on sexual orientation\, gender identity\, and expression\nParticipants can be individuals who directly with others or be involved in supervision\, management\, and leadership\nCase managers\, social workers\, foster parents\, case supervisors\, program staff\, program managers\, program directors\, quality assurance\n\nCourses in this Series\nSOGIE 101\nMonday\, May 23 from 1-4 p.m. ET \nInclusive Data Collection: How to Ask About SOGIE In Systems of Care\nTuesday\, May 24 from 1-4 p.m. ET \nFamily Support with LGBTQ Children\nWednesday\, May 25 from 1-4 p.m. ET \nGender Affirming Care\nThursday\, May 26 from 1-4 p.m. ET \nAbout the Training Series\nRuth Ellis Institute has developed the following training content through researching how adult practitioners\, government health and human service employees\, and staff at community-based organizations leverage their existing experience to integrate more affirming practices for lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, transgender\, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth. \nThe development of this curriculum is embedded within a LGBTQ-specific direct service organization\, ensuring that on-the-ground implementation is informing training content. Ruth Ellis’ model connects: \n\nYouth and their families lived experience\nDirect practice\nResearch and evaluation\nCoaching and consulting\nPolicy and regulations\n\nContent in SOGIE 101 has been developed under two internal review boards\, Wayne State University (2015-2017)\, and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (2018-2021). The Ruth Ellis Institute surveyed over 600 participants through a pre-test\, post-test\, and three-month follow up to measure SOGIE knowledge\, attitudes\, and behaviors. The curriculum features content where there were statistically significant changes in participants outcomes regarding increases in support toward LGBTQ youth. These two courses are recommended for professionals who have not previously attended a SOGIE and/or LGBTQ youth training. \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Trainers\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Angelika Lewis (she/her/hers)\n \n Education and Evaluation Coordinator\nRuth Ellis Center \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Angelika Lewis (she/her/hers)\n Education and Evaluation Coordinator\nRuth Ellis Center \n \n As a coordinator and facilitator Angelika Lewis enjoys collaborating with community\, bridging the gap between lived experience and policy\, and creating safe learning environments. Her work currently engages adult learners in supporting LGBTQ+ youth and adults in their care\, primarily working within systems such as child welfare\, juvenile justice\, and community mental health. Previously a direct care worker in fields ranging from early childhood education to community mental health\, her work continues to focus on increasing equitable practices that impact the health and safety outcomes of minoritized groups\, specifically LGBTQ+ youth. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Jessie Fullenkamp (she/her/hers)\, LMSW\n \n Education and Evaluation Director\nRuth Ellis Center \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jessie Fullenkamp (she/her/hers)\, LMSW\n Education and Evaluation Director\nRuth Ellis Center \n \n A Detroit-based social worker with over 20 years of experience working with communities facing systematic oppression. She led the launch of the first Medicaid billable\, lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) specific mental health services in the state of Michigan. Additionally\, she directed the development of four new departments including Youth Programs\, Behavioral Health\, Family Preservation\, and the Ruth Ellis Institute. Fullenkamp has been instrumental in implementing positive youth development\, harm reduction\, transformative justice\, and trauma-informed care in her work at the Ruth Ellis Center. Currently\, she is leading education and evaluation embedded in direct services to contribute to a world where\, “LGBTQ youth are safe and supported no matter where they go.” \nShe studied in Kumasi\, Ghana\, and graduated with a bachelor’s in social work from Xavier University and a master’s in social work from the University of Michigan. Fullenkamp lived and worked in the Federated States of Micronesia on the island of Weno\, Chuuk. There\, she focused on education\, HIV\, and women’s issues. Through Breaking Walls\, she served as the health ambassador for programs in Santiago\, Chile and Tangier\, Morocco. Her awards include the YWCA Young Women of Excellence\, the BSW Student of the Year in Ohio\, the Xavier University Dorothy Day Medal\, and the University of Michigan School of Social Work Distinguished Alumni Award. In May 2020\, Fullenkamp delivered the University of Michigan School of Social Work Graduation Keynote Address. URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/diverse-sogie-training-series-family-support-with-lgbtq-children-2/ CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Catalog-RE-LGBTQ.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220526T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220526T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T233408 CREATED:20220426T153641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T174819Z UID:10000194-1653570000-1653580800@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Diverse SOGIE Training Series: Gender-Affirming Care DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n Three CEU Credits (Social Work): Approved by the NASW-Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative. Please check with your local accrediting body for reciprocity. \nThis training introduces participants to a social identity framework focused on sexual orientation\, gender identity\, and gender expression (SOGIE). In addition to learning about SOGIE in the context of social identities\, participants will also review best practices to enhance interpersonal and professional relationships with clients and peers who identify as LGBTQ+ or have diverse/expansive SOGIE. \nThis training series is interactive\, and participants are asked to be on camera and able to interact with other participants through video\, audio\, and chat periodically. While this is an expectation of the training\, we understand that there can be barriers to this type of involvement. Reach out to the trainers ahead of time at for more information or accommodations. \nObjectives\n\nWhy we are discussing SOGIE (statistics\, evidence-based practices\, personal narratives)\nIntroduction to social identity framework\nThe difference between assigned sex\, gender identity\, gender expression and sexual orientation\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nProfessionals who work with children\, youth\, young adults\, and/or families who are at a beginner level of knowledge on sexual orientation\, gender identity\, and expression\nParticipants can be individuals who directly with others or be involved in supervision\, management\, and leadership\nCase managers\, social workers\, foster parents\, case supervisors\, program staff\, program managers\, program directors\, quality assurance\n\nCourses in this Series\nSOGIE 101\nMonday\, May 23 from 1-4 p.m. ET \nInclusive Data Collection: How to Ask About SOGIE In Systems of Care\nTuesday\, May 24 from 1-4 p.m. ET \nFamily Support with LGBTQ Children\nWednesday\, May 25 from 1-4 p.m. ET \nGender Affirming Care\nThursday\, May 26 from 1-4 p.m. ET \nAbout the Training Series\nRuth Ellis Institute has developed the following training content through researching how adult practitioners\, government health and human service employees\, and staff at community-based organizations leverage their existing experience to integrate more affirming practices for lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, transgender\, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth. \nThe development of this curriculum is embedded within a LGBTQ-specific direct service organization\, ensuring that on-the-ground implementation is informing training content. Ruth Ellis’ model connects: \n\nYouth and their families lived experience\nDirect practice\nResearch and evaluation\nCoaching and consulting\nPolicy and regulations\n\nContent in SOGIE 101 has been developed under two internal review boards\, Wayne State University (2015-2017)\, and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (2018-2021). The Ruth Ellis Institute surveyed over 600 participants through a pre-test\, post-test\, and three-month follow up to measure SOGIE knowledge\, attitudes\, and behaviors. The curriculum features content where there were statistically significant changes in participants outcomes regarding increases in support toward LGBTQ youth. These two courses are recommended for professionals who have not previously attended a SOGIE and/or LGBTQ youth training. \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Trainers\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Angelika Lewis (she/her/hers)\n \n Education and Evaluation Coordinator\nRuth Ellis Center \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Angelika Lewis (she/her/hers)\n Education and Evaluation Coordinator\nRuth Ellis Center \n \n As a coordinator and facilitator Angelika Lewis enjoys collaborating with community\, bridging the gap between lived experience and policy\, and creating safe learning environments. Her work currently engages adult learners in supporting LGBTQ+ youth and adults in their care\, primarily working within systems such as child welfare\, juvenile justice\, and community mental health. Previously a direct care worker in fields ranging from early childhood education to community mental health\, her work continues to focus on increasing equitable practices that impact the health and safety outcomes of minoritized groups\, specifically LGBTQ+ youth. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Jessie Fullenkamp (she/her/hers)\, LMSW\n \n Education and Evaluation Director\nRuth Ellis Center \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jessie Fullenkamp (she/her/hers)\, LMSW\n Education and Evaluation Director\nRuth Ellis Center \n \n A Detroit-based social worker with over 20 years of experience working with communities facing systematic oppression. She led the launch of the first Medicaid billable\, lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) specific mental health services in the state of Michigan. Additionally\, she directed the development of four new departments including Youth Programs\, Behavioral Health\, Family Preservation\, and the Ruth Ellis Institute. Fullenkamp has been instrumental in implementing positive youth development\, harm reduction\, transformative justice\, and trauma-informed care in her work at the Ruth Ellis Center. Currently\, she is leading education and evaluation embedded in direct services to contribute to a world where\, “LGBTQ youth are safe and supported no matter where they go.” \nShe studied in Kumasi\, Ghana\, and graduated with a bachelor’s in social work from Xavier University and a master’s in social work from the University of Michigan. Fullenkamp lived and worked in the Federated States of Micronesia on the island of Weno\, Chuuk. There\, she focused on education\, HIV\, and women’s issues. Through Breaking Walls\, she served as the health ambassador for programs in Santiago\, Chile and Tangier\, Morocco. Her awards include the YWCA Young Women of Excellence\, the BSW Student of the Year in Ohio\, the Xavier University Dorothy Day Medal\, and the University of Michigan School of Social Work Distinguished Alumni Award. In May 2020\, Fullenkamp delivered the University of Michigan School of Social Work Graduation Keynote Address. URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/diverse-sogie-training-series-gender-affirming-care-2/ CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Catalog-RE-LGBTQ.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR