During the week of June 24th-28th Hope Rising Washington is planning a series of events to support a Hope Centered Washington. The purpose of these events is to bring awareness to the power of hope. Community organizations, leaders, and champions for youth are encouraged to attend. Click to learn more.
2024 Dependency Judicial Training Academy
FYJP hosted the 2024 Dependency Judicial Training Academy on May 13th, 14th & 15th. This judicial training focused on building the capacity of courts to make safety decisions that balance the protection of a child with the preference for family preservation. Highlights of the academy include assessing safety in cases involving fentanyl and ways that judicial officers can provide leadership when tragedies occur in their court communities.
Snohomish County Safety Summit
Snohomish County Superior Court requests the presence of all Dependency court and system partners at the virtual Snohomish County Safety Summit, scheduled for April 19th from 8:00am – 12:00pm. Click to learn more and register.
Keeping Families Together Act: Basics for the Bench
This past May, Family & Youth Justice Programs (FYJP) held the 2023 Dependency Judicial Training Academy which was entirely focused on preparing courts for the monumental changes of the Keeping Families Together Act. In response to numerous requests, we will be offering a condensed, 1.5-day version of the academy in August 2023.
2023 Dependency Judicial Training Academy
Family & Youth Justice Programs will host the 2023 Dependency Judicial Academy on May 15th, 16th & 17th. This 3-day virtual academy will focus on preparing for implementation of the Keeping Families Together Act (HB 1227). Click to learn more about the academy!
HB 1227 Cross-System Regional Webinars
FYJP will be partnering with the Department of Children, Youth & Families to host cross-system webinars aimed at supporting local court communities in understanding and preparing for the implementation of the Keeping Families Together Act (HB 1227).
Threat -or- Not Threat
Identify if each statement describes an actual threat to child safety.
Permanency Considerations for Legal Professionals in Washington
This virtual training by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption will introduce its evidence-based, child-focused recruitment model while also reviewing common legal issues that can present barriers to pursuing permanency for youth in foster care. FYJP was pleased to partner in the planning of this training
WA Law
See how the safety framework intersects with applying the law in Washington.
Safety Planning
Learn about the basics of safety planning and actions to manage identified safety threats.