Representing Parents in Child Protective Proceedings

Representing Parents in Child Protective Proceedings

Host: State Court Administrative Office - Child Welfare Services

Date: Wednesday, December 13, 2017

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Venue: Holiday Inn Near the University of Michigan

Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan

Street Address: 3600 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Target Audience: This training is intended for attorneys representing parents in child protective proceedings.

Training Description:
The training will examine different tools parents' attorneys can use - including storytelling, data, and litigation - to change the prevailing narrative in child welfare cases. During the second half of the training, attendees will have the opportunity to share strategies they use to effectively represent their clients and to develop a personal plan for strengthening their advocacy.

Speakers:

• Christopher E. Church, Law & Policy Director, Children’s Law Center, University of South Carolina School of Law

• Vivek S. Sankaran, Director, Child Advocacy Law Clinic, Child Welfare Appellate Clinic, The University of Michigan Law School

Is registration required? Yes. Registration is required and on-site registration is not available. Please do not register to attend this training unless you have scheduling flexibility and have received the necessary authorization to attend. Excessive nonattendance without prior cancellation will result in limited access to future CWS training events.

Who should I contact with questions? For general assistance, please contact Kate McPherson, SCAO-CWS Administrative Assistant, at McphersonK@courts.mi.gov or 517-373-5322. For questions regarding the training content, please contact Elizabeth Henderson, SCAO-CWS Court Analyst, at HendersonE@courts.mi.gov or 517-373­-2621.

Can I update my registration information? Yes. You can update your information (name, email, answers, etc.). Click on the following link for a step by step tutorial: http://help.eventbrite.com/customer/en_us/portal/articles/430100-how-to-update-your-ticket-registration-information

Do I have to print and bring my registration confirmation to the event? No. There will be a sign in sheet at the SCAO-CWS registration desk outside of the meeting room.

The name on the registration doesn't match the attendee. Is that okay? No. Please use the attendee's name only.

When do I receive a Certificate of Attendance? All attendees will receive a Certificate of Attendance via email within one week of the training. The certificates are for proof of attendance and tracking of participation hours.

What attire do you recommend? Room temperature can fluctuate throughout the day. Please plan accordingly and dress in layers.

Is food provided? Lunch will be generously provided to participants within State of Michigan meal rates. Due to grant restrictions, we are unable to provide breakfast or snacks. Additional meals and snacks are the responsibility of the participant. If you require a vegetarian meal or have severe food allergies, please contact Kate McPherson at McphersonK@courts.mi.gov or 517-373-5322.

What meeting room will the training be in?
The training will be held in meeting room Wolverine ABC located on the first floor of the Holiday Inn Near the University of Michigan.