Child Welfare Parent Attorney Training

Child Welfare Parent Attorney Training

Host: State Court Administrative Office - Child Welfare Services

Date: Friday, June 3, 2016

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.

Location: Caberfae Peaks - Cadillac, Michigan

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

Speakers:

• Tracy Green, Legal Director, Detroit Center for Family Advocacy, The University of Michigan Law School
  

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

Background and Purpose:
This training will include a comprehensive overview of the procedural rights provided to parents by statutes, court rules, case law, and Department of Health and Human Services policies. The training will review the major decisions that must be made in a child protective case (e.g., removal, creation of a service plan, termination of parental rights), and will discuss advocacy techniques that parents’ lawyers can use to protect their client’s rights. Attorneys will also learn how to preserve issues for the purpose of appeal.

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 Management 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.

I need an overnight guest room at the hotel.
The State Court Administrative Office has a limited block of discounted guest rooms at the Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf Resort. The discounted rate is $70 per night per room. Travel and lodging expenses are the responsibility of the participant. All reservations must be made by the participant through the Hotel’s Reservation Department at 231-862-3000. When and if you need to make a reservation, please reference the group name “State Court Administrative Office - Child Welfare Services”.

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 the Blackmer Lodge Meeting Room.