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:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20210101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T120000 DTSTAMP:20260428T105859 CREATED:20220615T194431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220909T152511Z UID:10000209-1663228800-1663243200@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Intensive Accreditation Training (IAT) DESCRIPTION:This workshop is a post-conference session of the SPARK 2022 conference. \nThe Intensive Accreditation Training (IAT) is designed to prepare organizations to get the most out of their COA Accreditation experience. Topics discussed in this training include: \n\nAn in-depth overview of the COA Accreditation process\, including key milestones\nAn overview of accreditation standards and the relationship between standards\, evidence\, and the rating indicators\nHow ratings are assigned by the volunteer review team and insight on the accreditation decision-making process\nTips on how to get organized and manage the work\nHow to prepare for the site visit\n\nLearn more about COA Accreditation\, a service of Social Current\, and how to get started online. \n2022 Intensive Accreditation Trainings\nThis training will be offered five times in 2022. Register now for any session: \n\nFeb. 28\nApril 25\nJune 27\nSept. 15 in Baltimore as a post-conference session of SPARK 2022\nDec. 12\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nOrganization primary contacts\nSenior leaders at organizations seeking COA Accreditation\nOther staff involved in an organization’s accreditation process URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/intensive-accreditation-training-iat/ LOCATION:Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor\, 401 West Pratt St.\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21201\, United States CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Copy-of-Template-Webinar-Catalog-Image-Background-6-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220912T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220912T170000 DTSTAMP:20260428T105859 CREATED:20220615T194228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220909T152406Z UID:10000208-1662987600-1663002000@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Social Current’s Federal Policy Agenda: Advocacy Workshop and Opportunities for Impact DESCRIPTION:This workshop is a post-conference session of the SPARK 2022 conference. \nThe Intensive Accreditation Training (IAT) is designed to prepare organizations to get the most out of their COA Accreditation experience. Topics discussed in this training include: \n\nAn in-depth overview of the COA Accreditation process\, including key milestones\nAn overview of accreditation standards and the relationship between standards\, evidence\, and the rating indicators\nHow ratings are assigned by the volunteer review team and insight on the accreditation decision-making process\nTips on how to get organized and manage the work\nHow to prepare for the site visit\n\nLearn more about COA Accreditation\, a service of Social Current\, and how to get started online. \n2022 Intensive Accreditation Trainings\nThis training will be offered five times in 2022. Register now for any session: \n\nFeb. 28\nApril 25\nJune 27\nSept. 15 in Baltimore as a post-conference session of SPARK 2022\nDec. 12\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nOrganization primary contacts\nSenior leaders at organizations seeking COA Accreditation\nOther staff involved in an organization’s accreditation process\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Presenters URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/social-currents-federal-policy-agenda-advocacy-workshop-and-opportunities-for-impact/ LOCATION:Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor\, 401 West Pratt St.\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21201\, United States CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Policy-SPARK2022.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220912T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220912T170000 DTSTAMP:20260428T105859 CREATED:20220615T192724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220909T152159Z UID:10000206-1662987600-1663002000@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Building Workforce Resilience: Core Concepts and Strategies to Partner with Staff DESCRIPTION:This workshop is a post-conference session of the SPARK 2022 conference. \nThe Intensive Accreditation Training (IAT) is designed to prepare organizations to get the most out of their COA Accreditation experience. Topics discussed in this training include: \n\nAn in-depth overview of the COA Accreditation process\, including key milestones\nAn overview of accreditation standards and the relationship between standards\, evidence\, and the rating indicators\nHow ratings are assigned by the volunteer review team and insight on the accreditation decision-making process\nTips on how to get organized and manage the work\nHow to prepare for the site visit\n\nLearn more about COA Accreditation\, a service of Social Current\, and how to get started online. \n2022 Intensive Accreditation Trainings\nThis training will be offered five times in 2022. Register now for any session: \n\nFeb. 28\nApril 25\nJune 27\nSept. 15 in Baltimore as a post-conference session of SPARK 2022\nDec. 12\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nOrganization primary contacts\nSenior leaders at organizations seeking COA Accreditation\nOther staff involved in an organization’s accreditation process\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Presenters URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/building-workforce-resilience-core-concepts-and-strategies-to-partner-with-staff/ LOCATION:Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor\, 401 West Pratt St.\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21201\, United States CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Copy-of-Template-Webinar-Catalog-Image-Background-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220912T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220912T170000 DTSTAMP:20260428T105859 CREATED:20220615T191536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220909T152042Z UID:10000205-1662987600-1663002000@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Implicit Bias Workshop DESCRIPTION:This workshop is a post-conference session of the SPARK 2022 conference. \nThe Intensive Accreditation Training (IAT) is designed to prepare organizations to get the most out of their COA Accreditation experience. Topics discussed in this training include: \n\nAn in-depth overview of the COA Accreditation process\, including key milestones\nAn overview of accreditation standards and the relationship between standards\, evidence\, and the rating indicators\nHow ratings are assigned by the volunteer review team and insight on the accreditation decision-making process\nTips on how to get organized and manage the work\nHow to prepare for the site visit\n\nLearn more about COA Accreditation\, a service of Social Current\, and how to get started online. \n2022 Intensive Accreditation Trainings\nThis training will be offered five times in 2022. Register now for any session: \n\nFeb. 28\nApril 25\nJune 27\nSept. 15 in Baltimore as a post-conference session of SPARK 2022\nDec. 12\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nOrganization primary contacts\nSenior leaders at organizations seeking COA Accreditation\nOther staff involved in an organization’s accreditation process\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Presenters URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/implicit-bias-workshop/ LOCATION:Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor\, 401 West Pratt St.\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21201\, United States CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Copy-of-Template-Webinar-Catalog-Image-Background-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220627T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220627T163000 DTSTAMP:20260428T105859 CREATED:20220114T155627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T220750Z UID:10000162-1656336600-1656347400@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Intensive Accreditation Training (IAT) DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n The Intensive Accreditation Training (IAT) is designed to prepare organizations to get the most out of their COA Accreditation experience. Topics discussed in this training include: \n\nAn in-depth overview of the COA Accreditation process\, including key milestones\nAn overview of accreditation standards and the relationship between standards\, evidence\, and the rating indicators\nHow ratings are assigned by the volunteer review team and insight on the accreditation decision-making process\nTips on how to get organized and manage the work\nHow to prepare for the site visit\n\nCOA Accreditation is offered as a service of Social Current. Learn more about COA Accreditation and how to get started online. \n2022 Intensive Accreditation Trainings\nThis training will be offered six times in 2022. Register now for any session: \n\nFeb. 28\nApril 25\nJune 27\nAug. 29\nOct. 24\nDec. 12\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nOrganization primary contacts\nSenior leaders at organizations seeking COA Accreditation\nOther staff involved in an organization’s accreditation process URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/intensive-accreditation-training-iat-6-27/ CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/COA-Accredited-Webinar-Catalog-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220609T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220609T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T105859 CREATED:20220106T210748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220223T222059Z UID:10000153-1654776000-1654790400@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Advancing EDI for a More Perfect Union (June Session) DESCRIPTION:Register: June Session \n \n Register: IDI \n \n \nWorkshop: $650\nIntercultural Development Inventory® (IDI®): $288\n\nWorkshop Sessions\nMarch Session: March 1\, 8\, 15\nJune Session: June 9\, 16\, 23\nSeptember/October Session: Sept. 20\, Sept. 27\, Oct. 4\nNovember Session: Nov. 1\, 8\, 15 \nGiven the continued emergence of an interconnected society\, an ever-evolving pandemic\, calls for racial and social justice along with heightened polarization across many fronts\, building organizational capacity for advancing equity\, diversity\, and inclusion is more critical than ever. The need for leaders across sectors\, and especially within the social sector\, to understand and engage the current environment is essential in building an equitable society for all. \nThis journey begins by ensuring all people feel valued at work. It mandates the co-creation of an inclusive workforce that can foster the development of a healthy\, productive\, and peaceful society in which all people can participate and reach their full potential. The journey continues with building a culture that supports equity for long-term sustainable change and engaging the inequitable systems\, which marginalizes\, disconnects\, and dismisses individuals from having access and full participation in reaching economic mobility and prosperity. \nDuring this three-part virtual workshop presented by Social Current\, participants will explore their relationships with equity\, diversity\, and inclusion (EDI) in a safe environment and make progress on developing an EDI action plan for their organizations. \nBecause advancing EDI requires more than just basic knowledge and the will to improve\, presenters will help participants understand their own biases and the role of historical discrimination\, non-inclusive behavioral actions\, and culture in creating an unjust society. \nThe workshop will include presentations of valuable information\, facilitated discussions\, reflection opportunities\, and dedicated planning time. In addition to learning about core concepts\, participants will put ideas into action with facilitated planning time. Everyone will begin developing action plans for their organizations or build on existing plans. Organizations are encouraged to send multiple employees to build or work on current EDI plans for advancement. \nAbout the Intercultural Development Inventory® (IDI®)\nTo be equipped to advance equity within your community\, organization\, and beyond\, it is essential to also understand and advance your personal journey. Enhance your participation in this workshop with the Intercultural Development Inventory® (IDI®)\, which provides valuable and actionable information about your own mindset/skillset toward cultural difference and commonality. The IDI®\, a 50-item online questionnaire\, has been developed and tested using rigorous cross-culturally validated psychometric protocols with over 220\,000 respondents from a wide range of cultural groups and countries. \nAdd this assessment to your workshop registration to receive practical and in-depth information. Individuals will receive a customized IDI® Individual Profile Report and participate in a 60-minute one-on-one debrief session with Social Current Director of Evaluation and Research Phyllis Richards to discuss their results and develop a plan to meet their personal intercultural development goals. Richards is a qualified administrator of the IDI® and has more than a decade of experience in working collaboratively to address systemic racism and improve cultural competency. \nWorkshop Goals\n\nHow EDI has changed over time within the U.S. as a result of legislation\nUnderstand the skills needed to advance your EDI personal journey\nHow biases\, racism\, and incivility are barriers to building an EDI-enriched workplace culture\nUnderstand their organization’s phase of EDI maturity\, and how to move to the next phase\nA multi-faceted approach for co-creating an organizational culture that fosters EDI\nOptions for addressing critical current issues\nHow to structure an organizational plan to advance EDI using results-based strategies\nCreate the skeleton plan with facilitator support\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nStaff responsible for diversity\, equity\, and inclusion\nHuman resources professionals\nOrganizational development professionals\nExecutives\nBoard members\nExecutive search firms\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Presenters\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Undraye Howard\, PhD\n \n Senior Director and Special Advisor to the CEO for Equity\, Diversity\, Inclusion and Engagement\nSocial Current \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerica Broeckling\, M.A.\n \n Engagement Partner \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sheryl White\, PhD\n \n Vice President of Training and Organizational Development \nNeighborhood House Association \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Phyllis Richards\, M.A.\, M.S.\n \n Director of Equity\, Diversity\, Inclusion and Research\nSocial Current URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/advancing-edi-for-a-more-perfect-union-june-session/ CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/EDI-Prefect-Union-Alt-Image-June.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220526T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220526T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T105859 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 provides an overview of gender-affirming care and transitioning (socially\, medically\, and legally). These practices serve to increase safety\, access to resources\, and mental/emotional well-being for gender diverse people. Whether a medical professional or someone who is interested in advocating for the LGBTQ+ community\, participants will leave with concrete behaviors which can be implemented in a variety of roles when serving individuals with diverse gender identity and expression. \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 gender-affirming care (medically\, socially\, and legally) as well as hearing directly from youth who have accessed gender-affirming care at the Ruth Ellis Center and the medical and behavioral health professionals who practice this work\nAddress common assumptions/myths related to gender diversity and gender-affirming care\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nProfessionals who work with children\, youth\, young adults\, and/or families who have previous introductory knowledge on sexual orientation\, gender identity\, and expression\nParticipants can be individuals who directly with others or be involved in supervision\, management\, and leadership\nProfessionals who work in integrated health would especially benefit from this training\, but the content is applicable in many areas of work (case 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 Gender-Affirming Care has been developed at the Ruth Ellis Center in partnership with the University of Michigan and Henry Ford Health System. Centering the lived experience of Black and Brown people who are transgender and non-binary\, the framing of the training objectives was developed through two focus groups by and with the community. Ruth Ellis Institute produced and developed a film which anchors the content through featuring wisdom from Black and Brown transgender and non-binary individuals. Participants will leave with urgent recommendations for all agencies who serve youth\, especially in integrated health care. \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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220525T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220525T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T105859 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 provides an overview of gender-affirming care and transitioning (socially\, medically\, and legally). These practices serve to increase safety\, access to resources\, and mental/emotional well-being for gender diverse people. Whether a medical professional or someone who is interested in advocating for the LGBTQ+ community\, participants will leave with concrete behaviors which can be implemented in a variety of roles when serving individuals with diverse gender identity and expression. \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 gender-affirming care (medically\, socially\, and legally) as well as hearing directly from youth who have accessed gender-affirming care at the Ruth Ellis Center and the medical and behavioral health professionals who practice this work\nAddress common assumptions/myths related to gender diversity and gender-affirming care\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nProfessionals who work with children\, youth\, young adults\, and/or families who have previous introductory knowledge on sexual orientation\, gender identity\, and expression\nParticipants can be individuals who directly with others or be involved in supervision\, management\, and leadership\nProfessionals who work in integrated health would especially benefit from this training\, but the content is applicable in many areas of work (case 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 Gender-Affirming Care has been developed at the Ruth Ellis Center in partnership with the University of Michigan and Henry Ford Health System. Centering the lived experience of Black and Brown people who are transgender and non-binary\, the framing of the training objectives was developed through two focus groups by and with the community. Ruth Ellis Institute produced and developed a film which anchors the content through featuring wisdom from Black and Brown transgender and non-binary individuals. Participants will leave with urgent recommendations for all agencies who serve youth\, especially in integrated health care. \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:20220524T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220524T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T105859 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 provides an overview of gender-affirming care and transitioning (socially\, medically\, and legally). These practices serve to increase safety\, access to resources\, and mental/emotional well-being for gender diverse people. Whether a medical professional or someone who is interested in advocating for the LGBTQ+ community\, participants will leave with concrete behaviors which can be implemented in a variety of roles when serving individuals with diverse gender identity and expression. \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 gender-affirming care (medically\, socially\, and legally) as well as hearing directly from youth who have accessed gender-affirming care at the Ruth Ellis Center and the medical and behavioral health professionals who practice this work\nAddress common assumptions/myths related to gender diversity and gender-affirming care\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nProfessionals who work with children\, youth\, young adults\, and/or families who have previous introductory knowledge on sexual orientation\, gender identity\, and expression\nParticipants can be individuals who directly with others or be involved in supervision\, management\, and leadership\nProfessionals who work in integrated health would especially benefit from this training\, but the content is applicable in many areas of work (case 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 Gender-Affirming Care has been developed at the Ruth Ellis Center in partnership with the University of Michigan and Henry Ford Health System. Centering the lived experience of Black and Brown people who are transgender and non-binary\, the framing of the training objectives was developed through two focus groups by and with the community. Ruth Ellis Institute produced and developed a film which anchors the content through featuring wisdom from Black and Brown transgender and non-binary individuals. Participants will leave with urgent recommendations for all agencies who serve youth\, especially in integrated health care. \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:20220523T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220523T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T105859 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 provides an overview of gender-affirming care and transitioning (socially\, medically\, and legally). These practices serve to increase safety\, access to resources\, and mental/emotional well-being for gender diverse people. Whether a medical professional or someone who is interested in advocating for the LGBTQ+ community\, participants will leave with concrete behaviors which can be implemented in a variety of roles when serving individuals with diverse gender identity and expression. \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 gender-affirming care (medically\, socially\, and legally) as well as hearing directly from youth who have accessed gender-affirming care at the Ruth Ellis Center and the medical and behavioral health professionals who practice this work\nAddress common assumptions/myths related to gender diversity and gender-affirming care\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nProfessionals who work with children\, youth\, young adults\, and/or families who have previous introductory knowledge on sexual orientation\, gender identity\, and expression\nParticipants can be individuals who directly with others or be involved in supervision\, management\, and leadership\nProfessionals who work in integrated health would especially benefit from this training\, but the content is applicable in many areas of work (case 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 Gender-Affirming Care has been developed at the Ruth Ellis Center in partnership with the University of Michigan and Henry Ford Health System. Centering the lived experience of Black and Brown people who are transgender and non-binary\, the framing of the training objectives was developed through two focus groups by and with the community. Ruth Ellis Institute produced and developed a film which anchors the content through featuring wisdom from Black and Brown transgender and non-binary individuals. Participants will leave with urgent recommendations for all agencies who serve youth\, especially in integrated health care. \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:20220518T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220520T170000 DTSTAMP:20260428T105859 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:20220516T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220520T170000 DTSTAMP:20260428T105859 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:20220425T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220425T163000 DTSTAMP:20260428T105859 CREATED:20220113T222616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T220832Z UID:10000161-1650893400-1650904200@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Intensive Accreditation Training (IAT) DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n The Intensive Accreditation Training (IAT) is designed to prepare organizations to get the most out of their COA Accreditation experience. Topics discussed in this training include: \n\nAn in-depth overview of the COA Accreditation process\, including key milestones\nAn overview of accreditation standards and the relationship between standards\, evidence\, and the rating indicators\nHow ratings are assigned by the volunteer review team and insight on the accreditation decision-making process\nTips on how to get organized and manage the work\nHow to prepare for the site visit\n\nCOA Accreditation is offered as a service of Social Current. Learn more about COA Accreditation and how to get started online. \n2022 Intensive Accreditation Trainings\nThis training will be offered six times in 2022. Register now for any session: \n\nFeb. 28\nApril 25\nJune 27\nAug. 29\nOct. 24\nDec. 12\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nOrganization primary contacts\nSenior leaders at organizations seeking COA Accreditation\nOther staff involved in an organization’s accreditation process URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/intensive-accreditation-training-iat-4-25/ CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/COA-Accredited-Webinar-Catalog-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220301T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220301T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T105859 CREATED:20220110T195750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220729T175628Z UID:10000154-1646136000-1646150400@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Advancing EDI for a More Perfect Union (March Session) DESCRIPTION:Register: June Session \n \n Register: IDI \n \n \nWorkshop: $650\nIntercultural Development Inventory® (IDI®): $288\n\nWorkshop Sessions\nMarch Session: March 1\, 8\, 15\nJune Session: June 9\, 16\, 23\nSeptember/October Session: Sept. 20\, Sept. 27\, Oct. 4\nNovember Session: Nov. 1\, 8\, 15 \nGiven the continued emergence of an interconnected society\, an ever-evolving pandemic\, calls for racial and social justice along with heightened polarization across many fronts\, building organizational capacity for advancing equity\, diversity\, and inclusion is more critical than ever. The need for leaders across sectors\, and especially within the social sector\, to understand and engage the current environment is essential in building an equitable society for all. \nThis journey begins by ensuring all people feel valued at work. It mandates the co-creation of an inclusive workforce that can foster the development of a healthy\, productive\, and peaceful society in which all people can participate and reach their full potential. The journey continues with building a culture that supports equity for long-term sustainable change and engaging the inequitable systems\, which marginalizes\, disconnects\, and dismisses individuals from having access and full participation in reaching economic mobility and prosperity. \nDuring this three-part virtual workshop presented by Social Current\, participants will explore their relationships with equity\, diversity\, and inclusion (EDI) in a safe environment and make progress on developing an EDI action plan for their organizations. \nBecause advancing EDI requires more than just basic knowledge and the will to improve\, presenters will help participants understand their own biases and the role of historical discrimination\, non-inclusive behavioral actions\, and culture in creating an unjust society. \nThe workshop will include presentations of valuable information\, facilitated discussions\, reflection opportunities\, and dedicated planning time. In addition to learning about core concepts\, participants will put ideas into action with facilitated planning time. Everyone will begin developing action plans for their organizations or build on existing plans. Organizations are encouraged to send multiple employees to build or work on current EDI plans for advancement. \nAbout the Intercultural Development Inventory® (IDI®)\nTo be equipped to advance equity within your community\, organization\, and beyond\, it is essential to also understand and advance your personal journey. Enhance your participation in this workshop with the Intercultural Development Inventory® (IDI®)\, which provides valuable and actionable information about your own mindset/skillset toward cultural difference and commonality. The IDI®\, a 50-item online questionnaire\, has been developed and tested using rigorous cross-culturally validated psychometric protocols with over 220\,000 respondents from a wide range of cultural groups and countries. \nAdd this assessment to your workshop registration to receive practical and in-depth information. Individuals will receive a customized IDI® Individual Profile Report and participate in a 60-minute one-on-one debrief session with Social Current Director of Evaluation and Research Phyllis Richards to discuss their results and develop a plan to meet their personal intercultural development goals. Richards is a qualified administrator of the IDI® and has more than a decade of experience in working collaboratively to address systemic racism and improve cultural competency. \nWorkshop Goals\n\nHow EDI has changed over time within the U.S. as a result of legislation\nUnderstand the skills needed to advance your EDI personal journey\nHow biases\, racism\, and incivility are barriers to building an EDI-enriched workplace culture\nUnderstand their organization’s phase of EDI maturity\, and how to move to the next phase\nA multi-faceted approach for co-creating an organizational culture that fosters EDI\nOptions for addressing critical current issues\nHow to structure an organizational plan to advance EDI using results-based strategies\nCreate the skeleton plan with facilitator support\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nStaff responsible for diversity\, equity\, and inclusion\nHuman resources professionals\nOrganizational development professionals\nExecutives\nBoard members\nExecutive search firms\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Presenters\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Undraye Howard\, PhD\n \n Senior Director and Special Advisor to the CEO for Equity\, Diversity\, Inclusion and Engagement\nSocial Current \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerica Broeckling\, M.A.\n \n Engagement Partner \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sheryl White\, PhD\n \n Vice President of Training and Organizational Development \nNeighborhood House Association \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Phyllis Richards\, M.A.\, M.S.\n \n Director of Equity\, Diversity\, Inclusion and Research\nSocial Current URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/advancing-edi-for-a-more-perfect-union-march-session/ CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/EDI-Prefect-Union-Alt-Image-March.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T163000 DTSTAMP:20260428T105859 CREATED:20220111T144558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220209T170116Z UID:10000155-1646055000-1646065800@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Intensive Accreditation Training (IAT) DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n The Intensive Accreditation Training (IAT) is designed to prepare organizations to get the most out of their COA Accreditation experience. Topics discussed in this training include: \n\nAn in-depth overview of the COA Accreditation process\, including key milestones\nAn overview of accreditation standards and the relationship between standards\, evidence\, and the rating indicators\nHow ratings are assigned by the volunteer review team and insight on the accreditation decision-making process\nTips on how to get organized and manage the work\nHow to prepare for the site visit\n\nCOA Accreditation is offered as a service of Social Current. Learn more about COA Accreditation and how to get started online. \n2022 Intensive Accreditation Trainings\nThis training will be offered six times in 2022. Register now for any session: \n\nFeb. 28\nApril 25\nJune 27\nAug. 29\nOct. 24\nDec. 12\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nOrganization primary contacts\nSenior leaders at organizations seeking COA Accreditation\nOther staff involved in an organization’s accreditation process URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/intensive-accreditation-training-iat-2-28/ CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Intensive-Accreditation-Training.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220204T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220204T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T105859 CREATED:20211105T220220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T145708Z UID:10000145-1643979600-1643990400@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 provides an overview of gender-affirming care and transitioning (socially\, medically\, and legally). These practices serve to increase safety\, access to resources\, and mental/emotional well-being for gender diverse people. Whether a medical professional or someone who is interested in advocating for the LGBTQ+ community\, participants will leave with concrete behaviors which can be implemented in a variety of roles when serving individuals with diverse gender identity and expression. \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 gender-affirming care (medically\, socially\, and legally) as well as hearing directly from youth who have accessed gender-affirming care at the Ruth Ellis Center and the medical and behavioral health professionals who practice this work\nAddress common assumptions/myths related to gender diversity and gender-affirming care\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nProfessionals who work with children\, youth\, young adults\, and/or families who have previous introductory knowledge on sexual orientation\, gender identity\, and expression\nParticipants can be individuals who directly with others or be involved in supervision\, management\, and leadership\nProfessionals who work in integrated health would especially benefit from this training\, but the content is applicable in many areas of work (case 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 Gender-Affirming Care has been developed at the Ruth Ellis Center in partnership with the University of Michigan and Henry Ford Health System. Centering the lived experience of Black and Brown people who are transgender and non-binary\, the framing of the training objectives was developed through two focus groups by and with the community. Ruth Ellis Institute produced and developed a film which anchors the content through featuring wisdom from Black and Brown transgender and non-binary individuals. Participants will leave with urgent recommendations for all agencies who serve youth\, especially in integrated health care. \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/ 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:20220203T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220203T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T105859 CREATED:20211105T215818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T145630Z UID:10000144-1643893200-1643904000@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 provides an overview of gender-affirming care and transitioning (socially\, medically\, and legally). These practices serve to increase safety\, access to resources\, and mental/emotional well-being for gender diverse people. Whether a medical professional or someone who is interested in advocating for the LGBTQ+ community\, participants will leave with concrete behaviors which can be implemented in a variety of roles when serving individuals with diverse gender identity and expression. \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 gender-affirming care (medically\, socially\, and legally) as well as hearing directly from youth who have accessed gender-affirming care at the Ruth Ellis Center and the medical and behavioral health professionals who practice this work\nAddress common assumptions/myths related to gender diversity and gender-affirming care\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nProfessionals who work with children\, youth\, young adults\, and/or families who have previous introductory knowledge on sexual orientation\, gender identity\, and expression\nParticipants can be individuals who directly with others or be involved in supervision\, management\, and leadership\nProfessionals who work in integrated health would especially benefit from this training\, but the content is applicable in many areas of work (case 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 Gender-Affirming Care has been developed at the Ruth Ellis Center in partnership with the University of Michigan and Henry Ford Health System. Centering the lived experience of Black and Brown people who are transgender and non-binary\, the framing of the training objectives was developed through two focus groups by and with the community. Ruth Ellis Institute produced and developed a film which anchors the content through featuring wisdom from Black and Brown transgender and non-binary individuals. Participants will leave with urgent recommendations for all agencies who serve youth\, especially in integrated health care. \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/ 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:20220202T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220202T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T105859 CREATED:20211105T215212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T145552Z UID:10000143-1643806800-1643817600@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Diverse SOGIE Training Series: LGBTQ Visibility and Housing 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 provides an overview of gender-affirming care and transitioning (socially\, medically\, and legally). These practices serve to increase safety\, access to resources\, and mental/emotional well-being for gender diverse people. Whether a medical professional or someone who is interested in advocating for the LGBTQ+ community\, participants will leave with concrete behaviors which can be implemented in a variety of roles when serving individuals with diverse gender identity and expression. \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 gender-affirming care (medically\, socially\, and legally) as well as hearing directly from youth who have accessed gender-affirming care at the Ruth Ellis Center and the medical and behavioral health professionals who practice this work\nAddress common assumptions/myths related to gender diversity and gender-affirming care\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nProfessionals who work with children\, youth\, young adults\, and/or families who have previous introductory knowledge on sexual orientation\, gender identity\, and expression\nParticipants can be individuals who directly with others or be involved in supervision\, management\, and leadership\nProfessionals who work in integrated health would especially benefit from this training\, but the content is applicable in many areas of work (case 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 Gender-Affirming Care has been developed at the Ruth Ellis Center in partnership with the University of Michigan and Henry Ford Health System. Centering the lived experience of Black and Brown people who are transgender and non-binary\, the framing of the training objectives was developed through two focus groups by and with the community. Ruth Ellis Institute produced and developed a film which anchors the content through featuring wisdom from Black and Brown transgender and non-binary individuals. Participants will leave with urgent recommendations for all agencies who serve youth\, especially in integrated health care. \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-lgbtq-visibility-and-housing-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:20220201T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220201T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T105859 CREATED:20211105T214355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T145502Z UID:10000142-1643720400-1643731200@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 provides an overview of gender-affirming care and transitioning (socially\, medically\, and legally). These practices serve to increase safety\, access to resources\, and mental/emotional well-being for gender diverse people. Whether a medical professional or someone who is interested in advocating for the LGBTQ+ community\, participants will leave with concrete behaviors which can be implemented in a variety of roles when serving individuals with diverse gender identity and expression. \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 gender-affirming care (medically\, socially\, and legally) as well as hearing directly from youth who have accessed gender-affirming care at the Ruth Ellis Center and the medical and behavioral health professionals who practice this work\nAddress common assumptions/myths related to gender diversity and gender-affirming care\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nProfessionals who work with children\, youth\, young adults\, and/or families who have previous introductory knowledge on sexual orientation\, gender identity\, and expression\nParticipants can be individuals who directly with others or be involved in supervision\, management\, and leadership\nProfessionals who work in integrated health would especially benefit from this training\, but the content is applicable in many areas of work (case 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 Gender-Affirming Care has been developed at the Ruth Ellis Center in partnership with the University of Michigan and Henry Ford Health System. Centering the lived experience of Black and Brown people who are transgender and non-binary\, the framing of the training objectives was developed through two focus groups by and with the community. Ruth Ellis Institute produced and developed a film which anchors the content through featuring wisdom from Black and Brown transgender and non-binary individuals. Participants will leave with urgent recommendations for all agencies who serve youth\, especially in integrated health care. \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/ CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Catalog-RE-LGBTQ.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR