Welcome to EDGY 2012
EDGY stands for “Embracing the Diversity of GLBTQ (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning) Youth and Families.” The conference is a powerful, one day event, dedicated to informing educators, social service and mental health professionals about dynamic and innovative practices proven to be most effective when working with the GLBTQ population. Past conferences have included topics such as basic gender non-conformity, “LGBT 101”, religion and transgender services. The conference has consistently been referred to as a “must attend” for anyone who works with GLBTQ youth. EDGY brings to light the unique problems that GLBTQ youth face in the child welfare and probation system and how governmental agencies, social service and mental health professionals, community and family members can create a child-centric wheel of support through initiatives, education, and enlightenment.
Penny Lane Centers is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1969 to serve abused teenage girls. Since that time, Penny Lane’s programs and services have expanded to serve thousands of children, youth and families annually. Our services include: Mentoring, Foster Care and Adoption, Transitional and Permanent Housing, Family Preservation, Wraparound, Residential Treatment Facilities, Therapeutic Behavioral Services and Mental Health Services. Penny Lane is proud to have received the “All Children, All Families” Seal from the Human Rights Campaign. facebook.com/pennylanecenters
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