Tailored for child welfare workers, eligibility workers, supervisors, and managers who interact with and support non-minor dependent (NMD) youth and transitioning age youth, this webinar will review recent legislative changes involving NMD youth and transitioning age youth, as well as provide helpful suggestions for changes in practice to best serve NMDs within the context of the new laws.
After attending this webinar, participants will become familiar with recent legislative and practice changes to include:
- Updates to the Welfare & Institution Code Section 391
- Housing resources for NMDs and agency responsibilities regarding housing
- Educational opportunities and supports
- Sexual health services and expectant minor or NMD infant supplements
- Procedural issues to provide strength-based supports to minor or nonminor dependent youth who may be investigated for child abuse or neglect or become part of the child welfare system
- The agency’s responsibility to assist undocumented immigrant minors and NMDs
Course Code
508881