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The Together We Can Conference is a multi-day conference with over 50 workshops, institutes, keynotes and more! The multi-disciplinary event that is considered the place to go for child abuse and neglect training for CASA, CAC, Judges, parents’ attorneys, children’s attorneys, social workers, Indigent Defenders, DCFS workers, law enforcement professionals, education professionals, mental health professionals, and more!
The TWC conference began in Louisiana in 2002 as a merger between two events that were very similar and often had the same speakers – the Families in the Balance Conference and the Justice for Children Conference. Since that time, several other organizations have begun collaboratively working with us annually to present this conference.
The Together We Can conference will offer in-depth learning opportunities which address policy and practice concerns. There will be keynote addresses focused on the latest trends and institute sessions allowing more intensive attention to the selected topics. Awards will be presented during Keynote sessions to honor those who have demonstrated commitment above and beyond on behalf of children.
This webinar is tailored for systems that serve American Indian and Alaskan Native (AI/AN) families affected by substance use. It provides specific strategies and tools to equip the workforce to deliver culturally appropriate services for AI/AN families. Attendees will
- Receive information on the history of policies and practices that separated AI/AN families
- Learn about legislation, such as the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), developed in response to the policies and practices
- Gain access to newly developed tools focused on improving outcomes for AI/AN families affected by substance use
Join the webinar to receive the newly published NCSACW resource The Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) Active Efforts Support Toolkit (IAST)
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Recovery is a process, and FTCs are a time-limited acute intervention in a family’s life. FTCs must blend aftercare planning into its program design to best support parents and their children after case closure. Aftercare plans, also known as “continuing care plans,” can provide parents with structure, accountability, and needed ongoing services to both parents and children after child welfare, treatment services, and the FTC no longer remain a central part of their lives. This Practice Academy shares the “do’s and don’ts” of aftercare planning, highlights innovative approaches to continuing care, and offers strategies and examples that FTC teams use to support sustained family recovery.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the purpose and process of aftercare planning.
- Establish do’s and don’ts of aftercare planning.
- Apply lessons about aftercare planning successes and challenges from FTC alumni in sustained recovery.
- Adopt strategies from recovery research and innovative FTCs focused on sustained recovery. may not appropriately identify and treat parents with co-occurring disorders.
This training session will delve into Louisiana’s Special Education dispute resolution options and what to do when you disagree with the school regarding your child’s special education services. We will discuss:
- Frequently used acronyms
- Different informal and formal dispute resolutions options offered by the Louisiana Department of Education
- How to request a dispute resolution option.
Join us for an essential session on “Mandated Reporting” presented by the Louisiana Children’s Trust Fund. This virtual event is designed for professionals, attorneys, caregivers, educators, and community members who have a legal and ethical obligation to protect children from abuse and neglect. Our speaker will provide a comprehensive overview of mandated reporting laws, the responsibilities of reporters, adn the best practices for handling suspected cases of abuse and neglect. Participants will gain the knowledge and confidence needed to fulfill their mandated reporting duties effectively and safeguard the well-being of children in their care.
SPEAKER:
Sherrard Crespo is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who obtained her Masters Degree in Social Work from Louisiana State University in 2017. Her professional background is highlighted by her work with suicide education, prevention, intervention, and postvention. Sherrard is currently employed with VIA LINK in the position of Director of Outreach and PCAL where her current duties include: clinical oversight of VIA LINK’s 24/7 contact center, VIA LINK internal training on suicide risk assessment, community outreach and education on VIA LINK services as well as specialized skills and information on suicide, crisis intervention, and trauma. She also facilitates VIA LINK’s two support groups: Survivors of Suicide Loss and “Real Talk” a support group for teens with suicide ideation. She is also the Director for Prevent Child Abuse Louisiana (PCAL), the Louisiana state affiliate for Prevent Child Abuse America, which is operated by VIA LINK, in which her current focus includes education and advocacy for the community to support Louisiana families and prevent child abuse. Her professional clinical skills also include seeing individual clients who are bereaved by suicide loss as well as providing consultation for clients who are assessed for suicide risk.