True Colors, Inc.
TOP-RATED 2009
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Target demographics: LGBT youth, their families and the systems that support them.
Mission:
True Colors works to create a world where youth, adults and families of all sexual orientations and gender identities are valued and affirmed. We challenge all forms of oppression through education, training, advocacy, youth leadership development, mentoring and direct services to youth and those responsible for their well-being.
Results:
In 2009, True Colors Executive Director, Robin McHaelen was chosen by
the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and Lambda Legal
Education and Defense fund as one of the two professionals to design and
conduct a national master training program for child welfare professionals
across the country. The training has been published by NASW and is available on the web as “Moving
the Margins: Curriculum for Child Welfare Services with LGBTQ Youth in Out-of-Home Care.”
In addition, True Colors staff trained more than 2,400 educators, social workers, clinicians, health care
providers, students and others across CT.
the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and Lambda Legal
Education and Defense fund as one of the two professionals to design and
conduct a national master training program for child welfare professionals
across the country. The training has been published by NASW and is available on the web as “Moving
the Margins: Curriculum for Child Welfare Services with LGBTQ Youth in Out-of-Home Care.”
In addition, True Colors staff trained more than 2,400 educators, social workers, clinicians, health care
providers, students and others across CT.
Jody
10/26/09
As a therapist for children and adolescents I have often looked to True Colors to assist in many ways over the last 10 years. Robin and her staff are incredibly responsive and helpful. Robin has also done some training for myself and colleagues and no one leaves without an incredible amount of ...
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Germangirll
07/09/09
True Colors is a group that has embraced the LGBTQI kids that get lost in the system. Few existing social organizations are able to fund or support programs where kids are labeled anything other than what society wants them to be. Many church groups can't handle LGBTQI youth because they have a ...
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JohnQ
07/09/09
True Colors provides and outstanding service to the youth that seek it out by supporting them and affirming their worth as individuals regardless of sexual orientation.
Further, True Colors provides and outstanding service to all organizations in the state of CT that serve youth by advocating for...
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