Join the All Children – All Families Learning Community, hosted by the National SOGIE Center. This learning community will be a dynamic space designed to support seal-recognized sites in deepening their inclusive practice. Through interactive sessions, expert-led workshops, and resource-rich “Resource Hours,” participants will explore critical topics like having conversations about SOGIE, family engagement, self-care, bias interruption, and more. Earn participation badges and continuing education credits, connect with peers across the country, and access tools that strengthen your direct service work. With expert Q&As and an interactive forum built into the course, this community is your hub for learning, collaboration, and continued growth.
This 2025–2026 Learning Community is designed to actively engage current ACAF sites throughout the full transition of the program to its new structure under the National SOGIE Center. Participants will not only receive continued connection and support during this pivotal period, but will also have the opportunity to help shape the future of the ACAF Assessment, technical assistance, and training offerings for years to come. Let’s keep moving equity forward, in community.
This learning community meets monthly from October 2025 through September 2026. When enrolled, participants will get calendar invites to every session and can opt in or out of certain sessions if desired.
If you do not already have a free Learning Management account (LMS) with us, you will be prompted to sign-up first. If you encounter challenges signing-up in our LMS, reach out to acaf@sogiecenter.org.
Session Descriptions
This session introduces a practical coaching framework designed to empower staff to engage in open, respectful, and effective conversations about Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Expression (SOGIE). Participants will gain tools to foster trust, reduce discomfort, and support inclusive dialogue in their work environments.
Join us for an interactive session where we spotlight key programs, tools, and strategies to strengthen direct service work. This “Resource Hour” blends open office hours with curated presentations of resources you can use right away in the field.
Explore how to compassionately support young people during the coming out process. This session covers developmentally appropriate support, navigating family dynamics, recognizing crisis points, and promoting youth self-care and provider sustainability throughout.
Our ongoing Resource Hour continues with fresh tools, new programs, and responsive implementation strategies to support your direct work with youth and families. Come with questions or just come to gather ideas! This is also a great time to connect with peer sites.
This wellness-focused session is dedicated to you. Learn practical strategies for managing burnout, processing emotional labor, and integrating self-care into your daily routine so you can continue to show up fully for the communities you serve.
Our ongoing Resource Hour continues with fresh tools, new programs, and responsive implementation strategies to support your direct work with youth and families. Come with questions or just come to gather ideas! This is also a great time to connect with peer sites.
Go beyond surface-level responses to bias. This session invites participants to dig deep into the underlying beliefs, systems, and experiences that drive biased behaviors. Learn how to guide transformative conversations and address issues at their core.
Our ongoing Resource Hour continues with fresh tools, new programs, and responsive implementation strategies to support your direct work with youth and families. Come with questions or just come to gather ideas! This is also a great time to connect with peer sites.
Language shapes reality. This session explores how critically conscious communication can be used to disrupt bias and promote equity. Learn how to choose words with intention, context, and impact, especially when discussing identity and inclusion.
Our ongoing Resource Hour continues with fresh tools, new programs, and responsive implementation strategies to support your direct work with youth and families. Come with questions or just come to gather ideas! This is also a great time to connect with peer sites.
Families play a crucial role in the well-being of young people. This session offers strategies for engaging caregivers, building trust, and reinforcing family support as a protective factor.