UPCOMING TRAININGS IN THE AREAS OF CHILDREN & THE LAW, CHILD WELFARE, AND DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

On-Demand Trainings

Representing Youth in Foster Care – CLE training for new CLC volunteer attorneys (3.5 CLE credits).

Understanding Transgender Children and the Challenges They Face – Free 1.0 CLE credit. Password: 33874

OutFront Minnesota’s LGBTQIA2S+ 101 & Supporting Youth – Free 1.0 CLE credit. Password 81594

Panel: Young Leaders on their Experiences as Transgender or Non-Binary and with Lawyers and the Legal System – Free 1.0 CLE credit. Password 18899

 

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Live/Remote Trainings

 

Trauma-Informed Care: A Native Cultural Perspective on Healing

Nancy Bordeaux, an  ICWA (Indian Child Welfare Act) and MIFPA (Minnesota Indian Family Preservation Act) trainer for the University of Minnesota Duluth Child Welfare Tribal Training and Certification Partnership, will present a two-hour course titled “Trauma-Informed Care: A Native Cultural Perspective on Healing” on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, covering historical and intergenerational trauma.

The goals of this training are to enhance the understanding of trauma in children and youth, provide an increased awareness of historical trauma, and provide a Native cultural perspective in healing. By demonstrating holistic healing practices and sharing cultural strategies, Nancy will briefly outline an approach to support healing. In conclusion, the training will share community-based resources to expand the network for staff.

GENERAL INFORMATION

WHEN: Wednesday, October 30, 2024, from 11:00–1:00 PM

WHERE: Virtually via Zoom – Meeting ID will be provided after registration is confirmed

Nancy, a Sicangu Lakota from Rosebud, South Dakota, was raised by her Lakota Grandparents in her traditions and Lakota language. With over 23 years of dedicated service in the Twin Cities, she brings extensive expertise in Indian Child Welfare, Domestic Violence, and Sexual Assault. As a trained specialist in Historical Trauma, Nancy offers training on intervention and resilience strategies. A certified Focusing-Oriented Practitioner, she integrates a holistic approach in her work. Currently, she serves as a part-time ICWA and MIFPA trainer for the University of Minnesota Duluth Child Welfare Tribal Training and Certification Partnership.

Please register HERE.

 

Reasonable Efforts in Child Protection Cases

A TRAINING PROGRAM FOR CHILD ADVOCATES

This presentation will discuss the requirements of reasonable efforts in child protection cases and sibling placement. We will explain the difference between reasonable and active efforts, explain when reasonable efforts are required, as well as provide practice tips for attorneys to advocate on behalf of their clients.

1.0 CLE credits (applied for)

GENERAL INFORMATION

WHEN: Thursday, November 14, 2024, 12:00 P.M. – 1:00 P.M. (Sign-in will start at 11:55 A.M.)

WHERE: Virtually via Zoom – Meeting ID will be provided after registration is confirmed

Program Schedule:  Please call CLC with additional questions at 651.644.4438.

11:55 a.m. – Sign-in

12:00 p.m. – Introduction of Reasonable and Active Efforts – Anne Gueinzius, Esq.

12:10 p.m. – When Reasonable Effects are Needed – Anne Gueinzius, Esq.

12:30 p.m. – Reasonable Efforts and Sibling Placement – Debra Kovats, Esq.

12:50 p.m. – Question and Answer Period

1:00 p.m. – Adjourn

Please register HERE.