- Recorded Webinar: There’s No Place Like Home: Understanding the Harms of Removal and Family Separation in Child Welfare
This cross-system webinar introduced participants to the many harms that children experience as a result of removal by child welfare and how court systems can help reduce the impacts of the trauma associated with forced family separation. Presented November 8, 2024. 90 minutes.
- Recorded Webinar: Understanding State Public Health Guidance on High-Potency Synthetic Opioids in Child Dependency Cases
This cross-system webinar presented by experts from the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) introduced participants to the newly released public health guidance on high-potency synthetic opioids and its application in child dependency cases. Held September 13, 2024. 60 minutes
- Kin-First Culture
Hear about the different kin-first culture initiatives at DCYF and learn about the unique needs of kinship caregivers, including the resources available to kinship caregivers. 60 minutes
- Safety Planning in Action: Collaborative Safety Planning in Snohomish County
Joint presentation from parent attorneys, parent allies, and DCYF staff in Snohomish County about how their dependency court system collaborates to create safety plans that allow families to safely remain together. 90 minutes
- Statutory Overview of the Keeping Families Together Act
Overview of the statutory changes contained within the Keeping Families Together Act legislation. 70 minutes
- Behind the Bill: Keeping Families Together Group Fishbowl Conversation
Hear from members of the Keeping Families Together Group on the intent, purpose, and goals of the Washington State Legislature in passing the Keeping Families Together Act. 60 minutes