The NACC Event Calendar provides up-to-date information on upcoming events from the NACC, including training sessions, webinars, and conferences in your local area and around the country.
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. This is an asynchronous, online training. Learn at your own pace when it best fits your schedule. This training...
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....
This session explores the critical role of mental health advocacy in child welfare cases, with a focus on representing both parents and children. Participants will examine how mental health needs intersect with safety, permanency, and well being, and how to effectively incorporate those considerations into litigation and case planning. The program will also address how...
The Intern Playbook: Succeeding in Child Welfare Practice is a foundational orientation designed to prepare law students for the realities of child welfare internships and clerkships. This session focuses on the skills and expectations that are often assumed—but rarely taught—including how to understand and manage assignments, communicate effectively with clients and supervisors, and demonstrate professionalism...