Benchmark: Foster Care and LGBTQI+ Youth: Designated Placement Requirements

Take this benchmark to assess how much you would benefit from taking the course on Designated Placement Requirements Under Titles IV-E and IV-B for LGBTQI+ Children. In a few minutes, you’ll see where you already grasp the rule’s intent and where you may need the course to fill gaps. You’ll get a snapshot of how well you understand: why the shift to designated placements matters for safety and wellbeing; what operational changes are required (training, notification, reporting, and privacy); the trade-offs between speed and fit, equity and capacity, and compliance and flexibility; and how religious protections intersect with non-retaliation and child-centered care. Use your results to target learning, prioritize implementation tasks, and engage colleagues on the practical steps needed to provide safe, affirming placements for LGBTQI+ children.