Safety Decision Making - Law & Best Practices

This course will focus on key concepts and definitions (threats to child vulnerability and parental protective capacity) used to determine whether a child is safe or unsafe. Trainees will be exposed to an in – depth analysis and actions required by the state to ensure that reasonable efforts have been made to present or eliminate the need for removal of children from their home.

“Safety planning in the child welfare system is a shared responsibility, but ultimately the court must make critical safety decisions such as whether to remove a child and when to return a child home.

Registration is $25 and will cover lunch, refreshments, and training materials. DCFS staff may attend with supervisory approval. DCFS Child Welfare Training Office will submit the names of all authorized attendees for registration.

Approved for 6 hours of CLE general hours including 1 hour for professionalism by the Louisiana Supreme Court MCLE Committee.

This program was approved for 6 general CEU contact hours of continuing education units by the National Association of Social Workers - Louisiana Chapter as authorized by the Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners.

Registration is $25 and will cover lunch, refreshments and training materials.

Pre-registration is required in order to plan for lunches/seating.

There is no cancellation for this training. If you know someone that can take your place we can swap your registration.

DCFS STAFF MUST GO THROUGH THEIR SUPERVISORS. THE STATE TRAINING GROUP WILL SUBMIT A LIST OF AUTHORIZED ATTENDEES, IF ANY STAFF ARE APPROVED TO ATTEND.

FAQs

Who do I call with any questions? Contact Team Dynamics at 985-624-3514.

What's the refund policy?

We do not offer refunds, but you can transfer your registration to another person. Contact Team Dynamics at 985-624-3514.