To support DCFS's commitment to implementation of quality practice, we are offering trainings on planful transitions. The training has been developed for DCFS by Dr. Charles Zeanah and Dr. Julie Larrieu of Tulane University. It will provide intensive information on the development of transition plans that are thoughtful and based upon the needs of each child; providing staff with practice skills to formulate plans that will support successful transitions and permanency. Among the targeted practice areas to be addressed include importance of and strategies for engagement of families and children in the plan development, assessing appropriateness of the planned move, preparing all parties for the move and need for transition, and securing buy in from all involved parties.

This course is a part of the "Foster Parent Training: An In-Depth Exploration of Advanced Topics Trainings will provide in-depth discussion of topics relevant for providing developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive, care for children involved with the child welfare system. Learning Objectives: 1. Participants will understand that using positive discipline creates a rewarding experience for children that will encourage desired behaviors. 2. Participants will understand that positive discipline provides opportunities to enhance communication and connection with children. 3. Participants will understand that positive discipline ultimately empowers children to develop positive habits and routines. 4. Participants will learn positive reinforcement strategies.

Poverty isn�t just about financial scarcity; it profoundly shapes the way children�s brains develop. Growing up in disadvantaged environments can affect the brain cognition, structure, and overall well-being. The presentation will delve into research that reveals the short and long-term affects poverty and explore the brain's remarkable capacity for change. Join us as we bridge neuroscience and social justice, equipping participants with knowledge to create positive outcomes for vulnerable populations. Course Objectives: � Understand the neurological impact of poverty � Examine the brain's capacity for change � Connect neuroscience with social justice

This course is designed to assist CPS workers in preparing for their first case assignment by helping their prepare a work folder/bag with all of the necessary forms At the end of this training, participants will be able to: explain the purpose of having an organized field folder/folder; identify the common forms used by CPS and those they will need to include in their field folder/bag; and create their own field folder/bag.

This workshop will provide critical information about warning signs which indicate a child is falling behind their peers and the impact of child abuse and neglect on their development. We will discuss how sexual abuse and parental behaviors like mental illness and substance abuse affect small children. Most importantly, you will be given many ideas and tools to help you help children get on the track to be healthy, bright, and secure while they are in your care. Become a life-changer for the young children whose lives you touch. Upon completion of this course, participants will: - Learn about the important milestones between 3-5 years old - Learn about the developmental effects of child abuse and neglect, parental substance abuse, family violence, sexual abuse, and mental illness. - Obtain tools to be used with foster children to set them up for success.

Child poverty is rooted in decades-long trends of economic hardships among families across the nation. From the grassroots movement of United Ways, measures of financial hardships have emerged through the measurements of ALICE (Asset Limited Income Constrained, Employed). Join us in discovering the impacts of United Ways' data collection and the ALICE movement that promotes well-being for families beyond poverty. Course Objectives: � Define economic well-being beyond poverty � Explain the ALICE framework and data utilization � Identify strategies to promote family economic well-being