Identity, equality & culture
Caring for a Trans Child
In the introductory LGBTQ+ course, you learned about the general issues the LGBTQ+ community and individuals might face growing up. This course focuses on the particular struggles and needs of trans individuals, who, unfortunately, have been shown to be at even higher risk of harm and discrimination in society.
What you will learn
- What trans means.
- The stages of realisation for a young trans person.
- About transitioning and the implications.
- How to support a young trans person on their identity journey.
- Some misconceptions about trans people.
- The struggles that trans people may face and how you can support your trans foster child.
How the course works
The course is broken into manageable online units and includes knowledge checks or quizzes where appropriate. Progress saves automatically, so learners can pause and return on any device.
A certificate is available when all required course elements are completed successfully.
Who it is for
Foster carers, support carers and fostering-service staff who need practical, up-to-date learning in this topic.