Learning Objectives: Explore the foundational principles of trauma-informed care and their relevance in legal settings, including the identification of trauma indicators and understanding the impact of trauma on clients. Learn actionable techniques for integrating trauma-informed practices into daily legal routines, such as providing hydration, snacks, and sensory tools to mitigate stress and promote client comfort...

Join us for the second of a four-part webinar series where we delve into a vital yet often overlooked aspect of child welfare work: the wellbeing of the professionals behind the scenes. Humility as an Act of Compassion is a webinar designed for child welfare lawyers to explore the essential role of humility in our...

Children in foster care are separated from their families and subject to life-altering decisions made by judges.  A specially trained lawyer is necessary to protect their legal rights and ensure their voices are heard.  In 13 states children are not appointed lawyers to represent them in court, leaving them to navigate the complexities of the...

In this final session of the Compassion Series, join a panel of experts as they discuss strategies for overcoming setbacks in the fight for justice within child welfare. Learn how deep listening, humility, and embracing diverse perspectives can help legal professionals maintain resilience and compassion in their work. Presenters: Vivek Sankaran, Clinical Professor of Law,...

Expert panelists from Arkansas, Colorado, New Mexico, and Oklahoma will share the various steps each state took to establish a statewide children’s law office- the premiere means of delivering high-quality legal services.  Discussion will include how and why the organizational models were selected, staffing options, how high-quality legal representation is ensured, and the legislative enactments,...

This workshop, led by experts in immigration and child welfare law, will cover the latest on the new administration’s policies on immigration, their potential impacts on children and families, practical guidance to advise your clients, and proactive strategies that children and families can consider to keep themselves safe. Presenters: Rachel Konrad, JD, is a Senior...

Social factors, including housing affordability, quality and stability, socio-economic position, and structural racism are critical determinants of health for children and families. To equip lawyers with tools and information to argue for the wellbeing of children and families, this course introduced how these factors, collectively referred to as the “social determinants of health” (SDOH), impact...

Social factors, including housing affordability, quality and stability, socio-economic position, and structural racism are critical determinants of health for children and families. To equip lawyers with tools and information to argue for the wellbeing of children and families, this course will introduce how these factors, collectively referred to as the “social determinants of health” (SDOH),...