A part of supporting children is helping them grow and understand big ideas and tough topics. These topics may be awkward, or uncomfortable to start but we are here to help. Join us as we learn how to tackle these conversations with children of all ages.

More than just “The Birds and the Bees,” December's Tough Talk will highlight important sexual health information and sharing that sexual health information with your children. The approach will be a relaxed, open, sex-positive dialogue. Studies show that open, honest, and fact-based communication about sexuality between parents and youth leads to delaying first sexual experiences in youth, increased protection use when sexually active, and a reduction in unintended outcomes from sexual activity. Do you know some of WHAT you want to say, but are worried about HOW you’re going to say it, and for that matter, WHEN? Let’s Talk!!

About Our Presenter, Holly Spencer-Trueman, MDiv
Holly has worked in the field of Child Welfare for 17 years; first as an Adoption Navigator/Supervisor for Adoption Network Cleveland and most recently as Ohio Guidestone’s Foster Parent Recruiter and Trainer. As an Institute of Human Services Certified Foster Parent Preservice Training trainer since 2004, Holly has done Preservice and other ongoing training workshops for multiple local and public child welfare agencies, including Cuyahoga County DCFS, Beech Brook, Bellefaire, and NYAP. In recognition of her work and community impact, Holly received the Triad Advocate of the Year Award from Adoption Network Cleveland in 2020. Finally, along with her husband Joe, she is also the Foster/Adoptive parent of three amazing adults/children who are her everyday motivation and her very best teachers.