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.
What You'll Gain:
1. Embrace Core Values of Youth Engagement
Learn the foundational principles that drive authentic youth engagement, essential for building a supportive youth well-being framework.
2. Master Youth Empowerment & Co-Design
Equip your team with proven models and techniques that empower youth to actively participate in designing, implementing, and evaluating the programs and services they use.
3. Understand Adolescent Brain Development
Gain critical insights into the adolescent brain and discover how to apply Positive Youth Development strategies to better support and nurture the young people in your care.
4. Strengthen Permanent Connections
Cultivate the skills needed to build lasting relationships with youth, fostering interdependent living and ensuring that each young person is supported by a strong, caring network.
Why Choose Elevating Youth Voices?
- Designed by Dr. Elizabeth Wynter: Benefit from the expertise of an award-winning national leader in youth advocacy and an acclaimed author, deeply knowledgeable about the needs of transitioning youth.
- Research-Based, Lived Experience Approved: Our training is rooted in the latest research and backed by the real-life experiences of those who have been in the system.
- Practical & Actionable: Walk away with tangible skills and strategies you can implement immediately to see real results.
- Transformative Outcomes: Enhance your program’s effectiveness by strengthening relationships, improving outcomes, and building essential life skills for the youth you serve.
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, 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
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PreviewSession 1, Module A: Introduction (4:25)
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StartSession 1 Module B: Overview of Core Values (3:55)
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StartSession 1, Module C: Core Value - Preparation
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StartSession 1, Module D: Core Value - Support
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StartSession 1, Module E: Core Value - Debriefing
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StartSession 1, Module F: Youth Well-Being
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StartSession 1, Module G: Child Welfare to Youth Welfare (4:51)
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StartSession 1, Module H: Being Proactive
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StartSession 1, Module I: Being Individualized and Youth-Driven
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StartSession 1, Module J: Being Normalcy-Focused
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StartSession 1, Module K: Being Focused on the Future
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StartSession 1, Module L: Youth Participation Models (3:50)
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StartSession 1, Module M: Co-Design Principles (12:20)
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StartSession 1, Module N: Sharing Power
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StartSession 1, Module O: Prioritizing People With Lived Experience
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StartSession 1, Module P: Creating Physical and Psychological Safety
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StartSession 1, Module Q: Equipping Everyone to Fully Engage
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StartSession 1, Module R: Co-Design Rights and Responsibilities (2:39)
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StartSession 1: Module S: Youth Voice & Youth Advisory Councils (11:45)
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StartSession 1, Module T: Empowering Youth Voice (2:12)
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StartSession 1, Module U: Closure & Reflection (1:40)
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PreviewSession 2, Module A: Welcome to Session 2! (2:50)
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StartSession 2, Module B: Adolescent Brain Development
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StartSession 2, Module C: The Teen Brain, 7 Things to Know
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StartSession 2, Module D: Promoting Brain Gains
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StartSession 2, Module E: Positive Youth Development Approach
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StartSession 2, Module F: Provide Interdependent Living Services
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StartSession 2, Module G: Engage Young People In Planning (3:06)
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StartSession 2, Module H: Be Trauma Informed (3:35)
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StartSession 2, Module I: Extend Foster Care
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StartSession 2, Module J: Positive Youth Development (PYD) (2:34)
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StartSession 2, Module K: Implementing a PYD Approach
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StartSession 2, Module L: Paradigm Shift
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StartSession 2, Module M: Strengthening Connections (1:59)
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StartSession 2, Module N: Scaffolding Permanent Connections (4:42)
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StartSession 2, Module O: Keeping the Family Conversation Alive
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StartSession 2, Module P: Interdependent Living Services for Youth in Foster Care
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StartSession 2, Module Q: Wrap-Up (1:38)
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StartSession 2, Module R: Posttest, Feedback, & CEU Certificate
Frequently Asked Questions
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Contact us TODAY at [email protected] to launch Elevating Youth Voices in your Agency.