Episode #61 Supporting the LGBTQ+ Community

In this episode Office of the Child Advocate staff member Megan Bittinger discusses ways CASA volunteers can support the LGBTQ+ Community. She discusses the use of pronouns, ways in which we can be sensitive and supportive as well as describes some terms that might be helpful. 

Before starting this podcast, please consult two resources that might helpful as Megan consults both during her discussion.

• Human Rights Campaign: https://www.hrc.org/
• Flying Gender Unicorn: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/viewer.html?pdfurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.transhealthsa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2017%2F05%2FThe-Gender-Unicorn.pdf&clen=581818&chunk=true

Also, here are some other resources that you might find helpful:

• The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
• PRIDE Delaware:  http://www.delawarepride.org/
• PFLAG Delaware: https://www.pflagwilmde.org/ 
• Helping Kids: https://www.thehrcfoundation.org/professional-resources/all-children-all-families-caring-for-lgbtq-children-youth

Enjoy!!