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SUMMARY:Foundations of Child Welfare Law - Asynchronous Online Training
DESCRIPTION:Foundations of Child Welfare Law and Practice is NACC’s signature training\, designed to provide a comprehensive overview of child welfare law and practice\, and to help attorneys prepare for the Child Welfare Law Specialist certification exam. \nThis is an asynchronous\, online training. Learn at your own pace when it best fits your schedule. \nThis training is based on the 4th edition of Child Welfare Law and Practice: Representing Children\, Parents\, and Agencies in Neglect\, Abuse\, and Dependency Cases – more commonly known as the Red Book.    \nThe training will cover the following areas of the Red Book\, as well as practice exam questions:   \n\nOverarching Legal Structure and Themes  \n\n\nLegal Case from Beginning to End  \n\n\nDiscrete Issues  \n\n\nLawyering Roles  \n\n\nEssential Lawyering Skills  \n\nRegistration Rates:\nNACC Members $225  \nNonmembers $300 
URL:https://naccchildlaw.org/event/foundations-of-child-welfare-law-asynchronous-online-training/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Children's Rights at the Crossroads: A Fireside Conversation on the Future of Justice for Children
DESCRIPTION:At a pivotal moment in our nation’s history\, the rights of children stand at a crossroads. Hard-won progress is being challenged\, legal protections are under pressure\, and the stakes for children and families have never been higher. \nFor nearly 50 years\, the National Association of Counsel for Children has led the movement to ensure that every child has a voice in court. Today\, that mission is more urgent than ever. \nJoin us for an intimate evening of conversation\, reflection\, and forward vision as we explore what it will take to protect and advance children’s rights in the years ahead. Through powerful dialogue with national leaders\, we will examine the challenges before us—and the collective responsibility we share to meet them. \nThis event also marks the beginning of NACC’s 50th Anniversary celebration and highlights the vital role of the Children’s Justice Fund in fueling the next era of advocacy\, policy reform\, and legal excellence. \nSpeakers: \nCurrey Cook\, JD\, Director of the Youth in Out-of-Home Care Project\, Lambda Legal; NACC Board Vice President \nJanuary Contreras\, JD\, Executive Director\, Children’s Action Alliance; NACC Board Member \nSheri Freemont\, JD\, Managing Director\, Casey Family Programs Judicial and National Engagement; NACC Board Secretary \nJustin Grosz\, JD\, Co-Founder\, Justice for Kids; NACC Board Member \nDawne Mitchell\, JD\, Attorney in Charge\, The Legal Aid Society\, Juvenile Rights Practice; NACC Board President \nHors D’oeuvres and beverages provided. \nLimited parking. Recommended to take light rail to Union Station\, 16th Street Free Bus.  Additional paid lots on Wynkoop Street. \nThis is a closed event. RSVP required to attend.
URL:https://naccchildlaw.org/event/childrens-rights-at-the-crossroads-a-fireside-conversation-on-the-future-of-justice-for-children/
LOCATION:The Alliance Center\, 1536 Wynkoop St\, Suite 100\, Denver\, CO\, 80202\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fostering Sibling Connections: Using Courtroom Tools to Protect Sibling Bonds in Dependency Cases
DESCRIPTION:Sibling separation in foster care continues to be a traumatic and avoidable outcome for too many youth. This interactive workshop will guide participants through the laws\, research\, and ethical duties that support sibling placement and contact. It will feature a courtroom simulation in which attendees work to act out dependency hearings focused on sibling rights. \nParticipants will learn how to draft motions\, advocate effectively in court\, and ensure compliance with applicable legal standards for sibling connections. The session draws from research compiled by the ABA\, and the National Network for Fostering Sibling Connections. Sample motions for dependency attorneys and bench card tools for judicial officers will be shared. This is a highly engaging session designed for those ready to make an impact and excited for tools to do so more effectively. \nPresenters:\nIvory Bennett\, M.Ed. – Program Manager\, Fostering Media Connections \nIvory Bennett is a dedicated leader\, educator\, and advocate with over 17 years of experience driving positive change in education equity and child welfare. With a multifaceted background in curriculum development\, coaching\, and community engagement\, Ivory is committed to advancing the well-being of vulnerable populations and promoting trauma-informed pedagogy. As the Program Manager at Youth Voices Rising in Los Angeles\, Ivory develops and executes comprehensive training programs in basic journalism skills for lived experts\, empowering them to create impactful content focused on child welfare issues. \nWith a Master’s in Education Administration from Concordia University and dual accreditation in English from Texas A&M University-Commerce\, Ivory brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her work. Her dedication to creating safe and supportive environments for vulnerable populations exemplifies her commitment to social impact and positive change. Ivory Bennett’s tireless advocacy\, leadership\, and expertise make her a transformative force in education equity and child welfare\, inspiring others to join the movement for a more just and equitable society. \nLily Colby\, JD – Founder\, Fostering Sibling Connections \nAs the Founder of the National Network for Fostering Sibling Connections\, Lily has lived experience as a foster youth\, a kinship caregiver\, and as a licensed foster parent. She earned her BA in Economics from Yale University and her JD from UC Berkeley School of Law. Lily began her legal advocacy as an Equal Justice Works Fellow at the Youth Law Center and the National Center for Youth Law\, where she focused on closing the educational opportunity gap for foster youth. Her work centers on empowering individuals most impacted by policy decisions. She has contributed to the drafting of state and federal foster care legislation and has supported both program development and impact litigation related to LGBTQIA+ rights and disability justice. Lily founded the National Network for Fostering Sibling Connections\, a growing coalition of over 150 advocates across 30+ states dedicated to advancing sibling protections nationwide. \nErica Hickey\, BA\, Lived Experience Expert – National Network for Fostering Sibling Connections \nErica Hickey is an accomplished policy expert with more than a decade of experience advocating for systems-involved youth and families. Her work is driven by a deep commitment to advancing policies that improve outcomes for young people impacted by the child welfare system\, particularly those with foster care experience. As a policy strategist\, she operates at the critical intersection of community organizing\, research\, and public policy. Drawing from her own lived experience in foster care\, Hickey brings a unique and powerful perspective to her work\, especially on issues related to preserving sibling connections following adoption. \nCLE\nCalifornia (60-minute hour) – This participatory activity has been accredited by the State Bar of California for a maximum of 1.5 hours of General credit for live and on-demand participation. Attorneys must sign in for CLE. \nColorado (50‐minute hour) – This course is pending accreditation by the Colorado Board of Continuing Legal and Judicial Education for a maximum of 1.8 units of General credit for live and on-demand participation. Attorneys must sign in for CLE. Colorado is a self-report state. \nAttorneys in all other jurisdictions must seek CLE accreditation individually if desired.
URL:https://naccchildlaw.org/event/fostering-sibling-connections-using-courtroom-tools-to-protect-sibling-bonds-in-dependency-cases/
LOCATION:Virtual
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