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Introduction to Working with the Court

DURATION:

45 Minutes

TRAINING TYPE:

Online

TRAINING CREDIT:

Child Welfare Training Hours, General Social Work CEUs

GREAT FOR:

DCFS Staff

About the Course

The course is designed to provide new workers with a basic overview of court and child welfare. Child welfare workers will be provided with practical tips on how to prepare for court and succeed with this aspect of their position. More in-depth court trainings will be provided in subsequent trainings.



Course Objectives





At the completion of this course, participants will be able to:



- Demonstrate an understanding of the case worker's responsibility in court

- Demonstrate an understanding of the different types of Child Welfare court hearings

- Demonstrate an understanding of the different participants in court and their role

- Demonstrate an understanding of how to prepare for court.

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