Calendar

Feb
19
Wed
Legal Advocacy for Child Protection: Navigating the Law to Safeguard Children
Feb 19 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Legal Advocacy for Child Protection: Navigating the Law to Safeguard Children

This session will provide an in-depth look at the role of legal advocacy in child protection, presented by an experienced attorney. Participants will gain valuable insights into how the legal system can be leveraged to protect children from abuse and neglect. The session will cover the legal rights of children, the responsibilities of child welfare agencies, and how attorneys advocate for the best interests of children in court. Attendees will also explore the legal challenges and opportunities in child protection cases, including the importance of collaboration between legal professionals, social workers, and other advocates. This session aims to equip participants with knowledge of the legal tools and processes available to safeguard vulnerable children.

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Apr
9
Wed
Youth Virtual Hangout – Louisiana Parent Training and Information Center @ Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill
Apr 9 @ 10:30 am – Apr 11 @ 6:00 pm
Youth Virtual Hangout - Louisiana Parent Training and Information Center @ Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill

CWLA’s evidence-informed model of practice, Traditions of Caring and Collaborating addresses the unique strengths and needs of kinship caregivers, formally involved through child protective services or through informal family arrangements. This model is responsive to the needs and experiences of kinship caregivers recognizing the dynamics unique to the inherited role of being someone’s grandparent, other relative, or a non-related extended family member and the acquired role of volunteering to foster. This two-part training opportunity provides an overview for identifying areas of concern for kinship families and agency staff who work with them including: legal, financial, family relationships, health and mental health, child behavior, fair and equal treatment, satisfaction and recommendations. It will highlight the competencies needed to support kinship caregivers through phases of collaboration aimed at achieving the three federally mandated outcomes for all children: safety, well-being, and permanence.

Facilitator: Marcus Stallworth, CWLA Director of Training & Implementation

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