Calendar

Apr
2
Tue
Trauma-Informed Parenting for Adoptive Parents (Part 2)
Apr 2 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Trauma-Informed Parenting for Adoptive Parents (Part 2)

Join us for a continued look at trauma-informed parenting, through the lens of complex trauma. This workshop-style webinar will look at the characteristics of Complex PTSD, behaviors and conditions that can develop after exposure to traumatic stress, and the ways this may present itself within an adoptive parent-child relationship. We’ll provide strategies for parenting through challenges related to maintaining trust, repairing self-worth, and regulating complex emotions. This presentation will explore ways to understand and meet the needs of children as they move toward adolescence, a phase where the brain’s developmental progression may present additional challenges for those who have experienced significant interpersonal trauma.

Registration is open until the webinar begins. To participate in this webinar, attendees must have the Zoom application downloaded to their device. For more information on this webinar and continuing education credits please follow the links below.

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Apr
7
Sun
42nd Annual Protecting Our Children Conference
Apr 7 @ 8:30 am – Apr 10 @ 4:30 pm

Each year, NICWA hosts the largest national gathering on American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) child advocacy issues. With over 1,600 attendees—and growing every year—this three-day conference has become the premiere national event addressing tribal child welfare and well-being. Keynote speakers range from federal officials at the highest level of government to youth with lived experience in child welfare systems.

New this year! For those who can’t make it to Seattle, we have a virtual option. All three of our amazing general sessions with over a dozen wonderful speakers will be broadcast virtually. If you can’t make it in person, consider being a virtual attendee.

NICWA provides meaningful programming to conference attendees, creating a space where participants can learn about the latest developments and best practices from experts in the field and from one another. Participants represent a cross-section of fields and interests including child welfare, mental health, and juvenile justice service providers; legal professionals; students; advocates for children; and tribal, state, and federal leaders.

UPDATE: NICWA’s 42nd Annual Protecting Our Children Conference is officially sold out for in-person attendance. You can still join the excitement by registering as a virtual attendee! If you have any questions, contact us at training@nicwa.org and we’ll be happy to assist you.

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May
21
Tue
2024 National Title IV-E Roundtable
May 21 – May 23 all-day
2024 National Title IV-E Roundtable

Transforming Child Welfare:
The Aims and Gains of Social Movements and the Vision and Voice of Everyday Lives

The National IV-E Roundtable for Child Welfare Training and Education is an annual gathering of representatives from public and tribal child welfare agencies and their university partners. Our goal is to share our resources to build a strong child welfare workforce through training and education. The Vermont Child Welfare Training Partnership is pleased to host this year’s National IV-E Roundtable for Child Welfare Training and Education in Burlington Vermont, May 21st through May 23rd, 2024

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May
29
Wed
CJJ’s 2024 Annual Conference @ Grand Hyatt Washington
May 29 – Jun 1 all-day
CJJ's 2024 Annual Conference @ Grand Hyatt Washington

Each year, the Coalition for Juvenile Justice (CJJ) hosts a national conference focused on improving juvenile justice and delinquency prevention systems, services, practices, and policies. Last year, more than 500 juvenile justice practitioners and advocates from across the U.S. and its territories joined together for this unique event. The theme of this year’s conference is “CJJ’s 40th Anniversary: Engaging Youth to Turn Passion into Policy.” This conference will focus on the latest research, developments, and challenges facing our field today. Specifically:

  • How, as partners, do we reshape and ensure passage of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act?
  • How do we authentically engage youth and families with lived experiences and elevate their voices (i.e. in system transformation and SAG engagement)?
  • How can we restructure current policies and practices to ensure young people receive appropriate services and supports?
  • How can systems collaborate with one another to more holistically address young people’s needs?
  • How can we provide trauma-responsive care for children and youth?

To reserve your space at the conference, click here. To book your hotel room, click here.

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