AGENCY TESTIMONY
Training and support for ACS staff and providers
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38 sec
Commissioner Dannhauser describes the efforts to strengthen practices and enhance training opportunities for ACS staff, provider staff, and foster parents. He emphasizes the ongoing nature of these efforts.
- Mentions mandatory LGBTQAI+ training for all direct service staff and foster parents
- Highlights the frequency of training (upon orientation and every 2 years thereafter)
- Emphasizes the commitment to creating a safe and affirming environment for all young people
Jess Dannhauser
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With the policy as a foundation, ACS and our providers have spent the past, decade plus strengthening our practice, enhancing training opportunities, and providing technical assistance to our staff and provider agencies.
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All ACS and ACS provider agency direct service staff direct service staff supervisors, and foster parents are required to participate in the ACS LGBTQA plus training upon orientation and every 2 years thereafter.
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ACS remains committed to creating and nurturing a safe and affirming environment where all young people can thrive.
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No matter the sexual orientation or gender gender identity expression, and expression.
