Have you ever thought to yourself, �why would someone behave that way?? It�s a question you probably ask yourself consistently when working with children. In this course you will learn about Applied Behavioral Analysis and how it can be used to help guide and model appropriate behavior in children. Specifically, you will learn why children have different and sometimes negative behavioral reactions. By understanding the why, an individualized approach can be developed to teach children to respond appropriately to situations.

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. 1.Participants will be able to define trauma and give 3 examples of different types of traumatic experiences. 2.Participants will be able to identify key symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). 3.Participants will understand the potential impact of childhood trauma on behavior. 4.Participants will be able to identify at least 2 evidence-based treatments for children who have experienced trauma.

The first in a series of public educational seminars, the presentation will explore how family poverty significantly increases the risk of child maltreatment and share research-backed findings on how economic adversity indirectly contributes to maltreatment. We will highlight promising prevention pathways that make a difference in the cycle of maltreatment by buffering risk factors and supporting vulnerable families. Course Objectives: � Explain how poverty increases the risk of child maltreatment and identify indirect pathways from economic adversity to maltreatment. � Discuss socio-economic factors and systemic Issues related to poverty and maltreatment � Present evidence on the correlation between poverty and child maltreatment and highlight promising Interventions and support systems for vulnerable families.

The purpose of this training is to provide up to date information on the family resource centers. Participants will gain information on the core components, services, and programs provided at the Family Resource Centers in each region of the state. This training is recommended for all case carrying staff, supervisors, and managers. It is also recommended for DCFS WFD staff working with STEP program clients.

Physical Indicators of Child Maltreatment is a hybrid course. Participants must successfully complete the virtual course, before attending the in person training. Once the virtual posttest is successfully completed, the in-person course will open. The on-line course is intended to introduce the topic of child maltreatment including information on the different types of physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect and maltreatment. Participants will also become familiar with the allegations found in the DCFS Child Welfare Appendix 4-B. The in-person training will assist participants in being able to assess, identify, and document different types of maltreatment through photographs and case studies.

During this virtual interactive session, we will discuss what we have learned from 2023 child fatality/near fatality cases that can provide insight to help us with our current practice. We will discuss the age group that we see the highest rate of fatalities. We will review key points such as assessment focused interviews, follow up interviews, thorough and ongoing-safety assessments, etc. that need to be address in all investigations. We will also discuss best practices that should be used in CPS investigations. Lastly, we will discuss activities for case closures.