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The Children’s Justice Conference (CJC) is the largest child welfare-related conference in the Pacific Northwest. The CJC provides professionals from multiple disciplines a unique opportunity to receive core and advanced training and skill development in identifying, investigating, and prosecuting child maltreatment.

You will have unparalleled opportunities to learn and network with professionals representing a variety of disciplines involved in the child welfare community.

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Immerse yourself in a one-of-a-kind boutique conference experience tailored for mental health enthusiasts! Join us for a captivating journey of educational training, featuring thought-provoking topics meticulously curated and presented by industry leaders. At this exclusive event, attendees will have the privilege of hearing from premier clinicians—true trailblazers who have not only elevated the mental health field with their expertise but have also left an indelible mark through their profound influence.

Prepare to be enlightened, inspired, and engaged as we delve into the forefront of mental health advancements. This is not just a conference; it’s an opportunity to connect with the best minds in the industry, gain valuable insights, and be part of a community committed to making a positive impact on mental health.

Secure your spot now for an enriching experience that transcends the ordinary, and let the Louisiana Mental Health Conference be the catalyst for your professional growth and personal inspiration. See you at the intersection of expertise and passion!

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Niagara University Disability Awareness Training has received funding from the Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council to educate anyone involved in emergency planning, preparedness, response, and recovery as it pertains to individuals with disabilities and access and functional needs. NU has tailored a presentation that identifies the responsibilities of both Emergency Management personnel and disability advocates during an emergency. This program will introduce the four modules necessary for proper response that include Disability Awareness Training, the Americans with Disabilities Act specific to Emergency Management, emergency plan content, and Inclusive Planning and Active Participation. This program is also in Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, and New York. This training is free of charge. Lunch is on your own.

Topics to be Discussed:

•  Disability Awareness specific to Emergency Management
•  Access and Functional Needs defined to include Universal Accessibility
•  Understanding how the whole community concept is imperative to proper response to individuals with disabilities and how to involve them.
•  FEMA Access and Functional Needs content
•  Disaster Preparedness and Planning
•  The Americans with Disabilities Act relative to Emergency management and response.
•  Community resources and other materials that assist stakeholders and their constituents
•  Inclusive Planning and Active Participation
•  NYC Lawsuit and its ramifications nationwide
•  Disabilities defined in the context of emergency planning

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The National Council on Aging is proud to host the 7^th annual Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day Symposium. This event is co-sponsored with the U.S. Administration for Community Living, the Health Resources and Services Administration, and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Registration is free and includes a full day of sessions on how to best meet the mental health needs of older adults. In partnership with Rush University’s E4 Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Disparities in Aging, NCOA anticipates offering free continuing education credit for several professions.

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Join this webinar to learn how peer support specialists instill hope and illuminate a pathway to recovery for families affected by substance use and involved with child welfare services. Peer support specialists will offer details on what makes these powerful programs work and what you can do to start one in your community. Peer support programs play an integral role in an effective system of care for families. Goals of peer support programs include to:

1. expedite access to substance use services and treatment,
2. reduce obstacles to recovery,
3. support families to meet the requirements of their treatment and child welfare case plans, and
4. help families remain together.

Attendees will learn how to implement the new Four-Module Toolkit for Peer and Recovery Support Programs for Families Affected by Substance Use and Involved with Child Welfare Services and

1. Understand the benefits of peer support specialist programs to engage families in substance use and other services.
2. Identify considerations to design a peer support specialist program.
3. Identify strategies to hire and retain peer support specialists.

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This webinar will focus on models of FASD assessment and intervention that are effective and well-suited for child welfare systems’ array of services. The attendees will learn about a brief consultation behavioral health clinic model for utilizing FASD-informed care to provide assessment, consultation, and links to supportive services. This model has potential to provide a quick and efficient pathway to diagnosis and services for children and families served in child welfare. Next attendees will learn about an evidence-based child and parent intervention that facilitates development of social-emotional functioning, self-control, positive behavior, and long-term mental health among children six to 12 years of age in foster or adoptive care who meet criteria for an FASD diagnosis. An adoptive parent of a child with an FASD will share insights about the experience and benefits of FASD-informed diagnosis and family-focused interventions and supports.

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