Disproportionate Representation of Minorities in the Child Welfare System
Presenter: Judge Lou Trosch, District 26
This session reviewed multi-systemic aspects of the problem, reviewed and defined disproportionate representation of minority children in the Child Welfare System, and focus on what is being done and what can be done to reduce this problem.
Rock v. Hard Place: Appointment and Role of Rule 17 GAL for Parents
Presenters: Deana Fleming JD, Janet Mason JD, Wendy Sotolongo JD, Angie Stephenson JD
This session will explore issues of appointment and duties of guardians ad litem for respondent parents in juvenile abuse, neglect and dependency cases.
The Reality of MOA Development
Presenters: Steering Committee members from various districts
Working collaboratively looks different in different communities. This link will help you develop an MOA in your community.
Generating New Approaches to Old Problems
Presenters: Dan Comer and Lindley Myers
This session engaged participants in activities that enhance creative and flexible thinking, reduce the tendency to judge, and assist with productive solution-building.
JWISE Refresher
Presenter: Faith Taylor
Over the past six months clerks, CIP Directors, and Family Court Administrators have asked questions about JWISE. In this session Faith Taylor will answer these frequently asked questions (FAQ), by providing hands on learning. Come learn more about JWISE.
Creating the New Norm II
CIP teams revisited their existing Memorandum of Agreement (MOA). And looked at it in light of new bills such as HB 1449
Collaboration in the Context of Advocacy
Presenters: Angie Stephenson JD, Nancy Berson L.C. S. W.
This information invites you to a) receive information about legal ethics and how they drive lawyers' practice, b) understand differences between the ethics of lawyers and child welfare professionals, c) learn how these differences in ethical approaches are played out in child welfare cases and d) learn effective ways of working together
Understanding the Interstate Process on the Placement of Children
Presenters: Jane Thompson JD, Kirk Randleman JD, Lakecia Knight, Charlene Timmons
This session will provide a basic understanding of the requirements to ensure protection and services to children who are placed across state lines for foster care, adoption, and residential placement.
Writing Good Court Orders
Presenter: The Honorable Judge Martha A. Geer, NC Court of Appeals
What constitutes a "good" court order?