Join us for an ACRC Webinar!
Best Practices on Serving Transgender and Nonbinary Youth in Congregate Care Settings
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. CST
This presentation will explore gender beyond the binary and offer best practices for supporting the wellbeing of transgender, nonbinary and gender-diverse youth in systems of care. Join these presenters for this timely and important conversation.
Presented by:
Vida Khavar, LMFT (she/her), is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has 30 years’ experience in systems of care. Vida has assisted many organizations in developing programs that provide permanency for children and families. Vida was a consultant for the federal project: RISE, which aimed at improving the lives of LGBTQ+ youth in foster care in Los Angeles County. She is currently the Clinical Director at Family Builders. As such, she collaborates with the California Department of Social Services in developing and implementing affirming policies and practices for LGBTQ+ children in foster care. Vida also leads the Youth Acceptance Project and provides her clinical expertise to several jurisdictions throughout the country. Vida is multicultural and speaks several languages.
Elliott Hinkle, BS, PSS (they/them), Principal and Founder of Unicorn Solutions LLC, is a skilled speaker, facilitator, trainer, advisor, and national expert focused on elevating lived expertise in systems that serve children, youth, and families particularly in support of LGBTQIA2S+ community members. They bring 13+ years lived and professional experience on topics such as child welfare, youth mental health, and the LGBTQIA2S+ community. Elliott graduated from Portland State University with a Bachelors of Science in Women, Gender, Sexuality, and Queer studies. Elliott has lived experience in the Wyoming Foster Care System as a young person, has just moved back to Wyoming, but calls Oregon a second home. They previously served 3 years as a Federal Lived Experience Expert Partner for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - Equity Technical Assistance Center (ETAC). Elliott serves on a variety of boards and committees supporting local, state, and national efforts as a volunteer in efforts they are passionate about.
Registration Rates:Free to Members / $50 Non-MembersAttendance Certificates available upon request
NASW CEUs (1.5 credits): Free to Members / $25 Non-Members *MUST watch webinar LIVE and complete evaluation to receive NASW credit*
