This course informs participants about new laws that impact child welfare practice in the dependency court system. Content changes annually, with a typical focus being in the following areas:
- Evidence for jurisdiction and disposition hearings
- Indian Child Welfare Act
- Parentage
- Placement
- Bypass provisions
- Reunification and reasonable services
- New Legislation
After participating in this course, successful participants will:
- Gain a better understanding of the developing trends in the courts related to dependent children
- Learn how new laws impact their work in child welfare services
Course Code
300480