Recorded Webinars

Termination of parental rights (TPR) is a legal process through which a parent’s legal rights and responsibilities toward their child are permanently severed. This process usually occurs in the context of child dependency cases or when a parent voluntarily relinquishes their rights. This module provides an overview of the law and process for TPR proceedings in Washington State.  By the end of this module, participants will have gained a basic understanding of the TPR process and will be better equipped to conduct effective and legally sound TPR Hearings. Estimated Length: 60 minutes

A Permanency Planning Hearing in child dependency cases is a pivotal step in determining a long-term solution for a child who has been removed from their home due to safety concerns. This module provides an overview of the law and process for Permanency Planning Hearings in Washington State.  By the end of this module, participants will have gained a basic understanding of the Review Hearing process and will be better equipped to conduct effective and legally sound dependency Permanency Planning Hearings. Estimated Length: 60 minutes

Review hearings in child dependency cases are essential for monitoring the progress of the case and ensuring the child’s needs are being met while the family works toward achieving the court-ordered goals. This module provides an overview of the law and process for Review Hearings in Washington State.  By the end of this module, participants will have gained a basic understanding of the Review Hearing process and will be better equipped to conduct effective and legally sound dependency Review Hearings. Estimated Length: 60 minutes

The Disposition Hearing is critical stage in child dependency case that lays the foundation for reunification, or alternative permanency plan if reunification is not in a child’s best interest. This module provides an overview of the Disposition Hearing law and process in Washington State. By the end of this module, participants will have gained a basic understanding of the Disposition Hearing process and will be better equipped to conduct effective and legally sound dependency Disposition Hearings. Estimated Length: 60 minutes

Fact-finding hearings are a crucial component of administrative and judicial processes, ensuring that decisions are based on accurate and verified information. This module provides a comprehensive guide to understanding and conducting fact-finding hearings in Washington State.  By the end of this module, participants will have gained a basic understanding of the fact-finding hearing process in Washington State and will be better equipped to conduct effective and legally sound hearings. Estimated Length: 60 minutes.

For those of you who need a more visual enticement to get excited about Just Data January, please watch this campy welcome video – we can’t wait to see you! Welcome To Just Data January! Week 1: FTC BP 8, Provision A, Maintain Data Electronically In January 2023 our focus will be on Best Practice

Family & Youth Justice Programs is excited to partner with the Capacity Building Center for Courts (CBCC) to host the WA Attorney Academy on Reasonable & Active Efforts in the spring and summer of 2023. This virtual training is designed to help attorneys practicing in the Washington child welfare system gain the knowledge and skills

On August 4th FYJP hosted the “The Power of Hope”.  This exciting webinar event was presented by renowned hope science expert and researcher, Dr. Chan Hellman. This training focused on how systems can develop a unifying language of hope and create a positive culture that can be infused into child welfare.      

This presentation explores the connection between trauma and negative life outcomes through a foundational understanding of the neurophysiology of the human stress response and how trauma is “stored” in the body. It takes a deep dive into the role of the central nervous system in an individual’s ability to cope with stress and the numerous implications this has for their short-term and long-term wellness. A parent who successfully navigated the child welfare system brings the science and her lived experience together, providing practical tools for helping clients and professionals avoid “hulking out.”

A training and Q& A session on the new Family Time visit requirements created by HB 1194 was held on July 21, 2021. The session was recorded and can be viewed on this website. Q&As from the session will be posted soon.

RECORDED WEBINAR – Child welfare attorneys are regularly exposed to and interacting with trauma. This webinar, from the ABA, covers how to identify and address trauma exposure responses, including practical steps legal organizations and attorneys can take to mitigate the impact of trauma, so that attorneys are able to provide high-quality legal representation and be the best advocates for their clients.

RECORDED WEBINAR  Birth Parent National Network leaders and lawyers who work as part of interdisciplinary legal representation teams share new Birth and Foster Parent Partnership Tools, the importance of parents and caregivers working together to achieve positive outcomes for children, and how the legal team can support the relationships between parents and caregivers.

UPCOMING EVENT  The Washington State Building Family Partnerships planning group and the Casey Family Foundation are hosting statewide virtual town hall discussions on December 9, 2020. The event will include a discussion about the benefits that children experience when parents and caregivers work together, as well as ideas for how these adults can be supported to build relationships.

WEBINAR  The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) hosted a webinar on Making Reasonable Efforts Findings in a Pandemic. Taught by NCJFCJ Past President Judge R. Michael Key, the webinar and related materials help juvenile and family court participants understand the importance of examining reasonable efforts during the current COVID-19 pandemic.

WEBINAR  Parents for Parents and the Court Improvement Training Academy hosted a webinar on engaging and empowering parents in the dependency court system. Recorded on October 30, 2020. 

CONFERENCE SESSIONS  In August 2020, the Alliance for Child Welfare Excellence and DCYF’s Office of Tribal Relations co-hosted the Indigenous Children, Youth and Families Conference to learn and share ideas around Indigenous family wellness. CITA was happy to partner with this effort and provide support for the legal sessions addressing the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) and its application in Washington State.

WEBINAR SERIES – CITA-sponsored webinars with international child welfare visitation expert, Rose Wentz, and Washington State practioners. Designed to support family connections during the COVID-19 public health emergency, these videos and related materials address: – developmentally appropriate use of technology for visits – how to engage caregivers as a support for effective virtual family time – ways to help parents and children get the most out of online visits – guidance for returning to in-person visits Recorded April – June 2020

WEBINAR – Watch a CITA-hosted webinar that covers the law, resources and tips to ensure that children in care start the 2020 school year ready and supported to learn. COVID-19 resources and advocacy strategies are specifically addressed. A helpful handout and other resources are provided. Recorded 8/26/20.

WEBINAR – “Covering the Basics of QRTP in Dependency Court” is a 35 minute webinar created to help courts understand the QRTP law, DCYF’s process for assessing and treating youth, and the new court forms and procedures. Resource documents are provided.