FREE! The purpose of this chat is to provide child welfare professionals criteria for determining when or when not to recommend or pursue shared parenting between kinship caregivers and birth parents pre- or post-permanency. These criteria will be based on the readiness and needs of members in … [Read more...]

FREE! This one-hour webinar will provide a general overview of the services that will be offered through the Center including universal technical assistance, resource library and on-site technical assistance. Participants will gain an overall understanding of the Post-Adoption Center and how it … [Read more...]

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, … [Read more...]

Free! In this webinar, presenters will discuss the critical multidisciplinary needs of children who have been prenatally exposed to a substance and their families and articulate ways in which current policies, initiatives, and workforce development can be leveraged through multi-system … [Read more...]

The NFPA’s conference is one of the largest gatherings of foster, kinship, and adoptive parents, and child welfare professionals from around the country. Our Theme for this year’s conference is “Many Stories. One Voice”, with a focus on how we can all contribute through our lived experiences. It … [Read more...]

Pre-permanency preparation provides families with information and understanding regarding current and future needs of children joining their family through adoption or guardianship. Pre-permanency prep services, including training and therapeutic intervention, allow families to hold appropriate … [Read more...]

We invite you to a special panel discussion that explores the role that art and design can play in elevating the voices of vulnerable children. Panelists include the directors of Dear Future and prominent photographers, costume designers, and creatives from around the world. Tickets for the panel … [Read more...]

FREE! Spence-Chapin is excited to invite you to our “We Care” Breakfast Series Event in New Jersey! At these community partnership events, we aim to gather social workers, healthcare providers, community-based organizations, and local leaders who desire to strengthen support for families and … [Read more...]

Fee: $60.00 Continuing Ed. Hours (CEH): 3.0 Clinical The primary focus of work with traumatized children is to teach and support them to learn new ways of effectively managing their emotions and behaviors. In this interactive/skill based webinar, clinicians will explore strategies to: Increase a … [Read more...]

Those who attend this webinar will learn to: Describe social justice and its connection to grief Examine the intersectionality of grief and racism Recognize the different types of grief and loss and their impact Identify action steps you can take to support members of the Black community … [Read more...]