Elevating Youth Voices

Authentic Engagement, Well-Being, and Lasting Connections

Elevating Youth Voices: Transform Your Foster Care Program

Unlock the full potential of your foster care program with Elevating Youth Voices—a transformative, research-based training designed and approved by those with lived experience. This two-session course empowers your team to create a youth-centered environment where every young voice is heard and valued.



Objectives:

1. Embrace Core Values of Youth Engagement
Explore the foundation of authentic youth engagement and a youth well-being framework.

2. Master Youth Empowerment & Co-Design
Learn principles and techniques that empower youth to co-design programs and services.

3. Understand Adolescent Brain Development Understand the adolescent brain and apply Positive Youth Development principles to youth relationships.

4. Strengthen Permanent Connections
Learn proven strategies for fostering permanent connections and interdependent living.

Why Choose Elevating Youth Voices?

  • Expert Led - Designed by Dr. Elizabeth Wynter, an award-winning youth advocacy leader and author.
  • Proven Practice - Backed by research and real-life experiences, delivering actionable strategies you can use immediately.
  • Impact Driven - Strong relationships improve outcomes and equip youth with essential life skills.

Ready to Elevate Your Program?

Don’t miss this opportunity to revolutionize your foster care approach. Harness the power of questions and unlock the potential within your team and the young people you support.


Contact us TODAY at [email protected] to launch Elevating Youth Voices in your Agency.

 

"I think that the online learning opportunities that have been provided by SafeGenerations are a unique and special learning experience. I like when the class communicates with one another about something that we are practicing because it gives me unique perspectives. This makes me a better practitioner because it gives me a more complete picture of how things are looked at between investigations and case management and even from supervisors to workers."

Frontline Staff Member, Missouri, USA

Your Course Developer


Dr. Elizabeth Wynter
Dr. Elizabeth Wynter

Dr. Elizabeth Wynter, a remarkable visionary and tireless advocate committed to transforming the lives of young people in care. Over the span of two decades, Dr. Wynter has been an unstoppable force driving policy reform, tirelessly working to make a difference. Her unwavering determination inspires others to join the fight for a more inclusive and supportive child welfare system.

The spark that ignited the National Foster Youth Voice Month came from Dr. Wynter’s indomitable spirit, refusing to settle for anything less than a complete transformation in how society views young people in care. With unyielding resolve, she leads an army of supporters, united in the quest to empower these young individuals as powerful contributors to the world, not mere recipients of care.

Completing her doctoral studies in Organizational Leadership with a dissertation focused on transitioning youth was not merely an academic achievement for Dr. Wynter; it symbolized a journey of self-discovery and dedication to empowering others. Equipped with research and lived experiences, she dismantles barriers hindering a brighter future for foster youth.

As the author of “Follow the Love,” Dr. Wynter introduces a groundbreaking connections scaffold, empowering young individuals aging out of foster care.

As a captivating keynote speaker, Dr. Wynter enthralls audiences at conferences, symposiums, and workshops. Drawing from her vast expertise and personal experiences, she delivers powerful speeches that inspire action and drive positive change. Her message transcends boundaries, touching the hearts of policymakers, child welfare professionals, and young people with lived experiences alike.

Beyond her inspirational speeches, Dr. Wynter’s role as a child welfare consultant is equally transformative. Armed with strategic thinking and a deep understanding of the complexities faced by transitioning youth, she collaborates with organizations and agencies to design innovative solutions. Dr. Wynter’s consulting approach fosters a collaborative environment, empowering stakeholders to identify strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement. Her goal is to create lasting and meaningful change in policies, programs, and practices to better support youth people aging out of care.


Course Curriculum



Frequently Asked Questions


How is the course training delivered?
Elevating Youth Voices is delivered by agency staff using SafeGenerations' interactive LMS platform, which includes videos, readings, and discussion prompts. Agencies are encouraged to co-facilitate with a child welfare professional and a young person with lived experience to model authentic partnership.
What does each classroom license include?
Each classroom license includes up to 12 participants for $750 per cohort. Participants will receive certificates of completion, though CEUs are not currently available. Agencies also receive two 90-minute hybrid facilitator development sessions, pre- and post-training assessments, and a participant feedback survey designed to guide continuous improvement.
How do agencies benefit from participating in the course?
Participating in Elevating Youth Voices strengthens staff practice and fosters authentic youth engagement. Agencies often see improved outcomes for youth and families, enhanced staff satisfaction, and reduced turnover. The training also helps increase organizational readiness for grants, licensing, and accreditation.

No portion of this course can be duplicated, published or distributed without direct permission from SafeGenerations.

Contact us TODAY at [email protected] to launch Elevating Youth Voices in your Agency.