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CWLA WEBINAR SERIES
COVID-19 and Child Welfare: Challenges and Responses
Wednesday, March 31, April 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2021
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm EDT
CWLA is pleased to present a webinar series featuring the essay authors of our recent publication, COVID-19 and Child Welfare: Challenges and Responses. The presenters include human services professionals, academics, legal experts, child welfare practitioners, and others. The essays and webinar sessions share the challenges, significant developments, and innovations resulting from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the child welfare field—including how communities are exposing and addressing difficulties, reawakening a sense of connectedness, and taking the steps needed to advance the goals of the CWLA National Blueprint for Excellence in Child Welfare.
The webinar series leads up to CWLA’s 2021 Virtual Conference, Lessons Learned from 2020: Reaching New Heights for Children and Families scheduled for May 4-6, 2021. Special thanks to Casey Family Programs for their support of the webinar series.
Webinar Series Registration Fee:
CWLA Members $75; Non-Members $100
CEUs: CWLA Members $50; Non-Members $75
Up to seven (7) Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available for the five webinar sessions, provided through NASW – Washington State Chapter. Participants must submit session evaluations and quizzes to receive CEUs.
Bonus Resource: Registrants will receive an electronic copy of the essay collection, COVID-19 and Child Welfare: Challenges and Responses.
The webinar sessions will be held using the Zoom platform. Zoom links will be sent out once participants have registered. Registrants also will have access to recordings of the webinar presentations.
A group discount is available. Contact memberservices@cwla.org to inquire about a discount for a group registration or for any assistance.
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Wednesday, March 31, 2021 – 2:00 - 3:00 pm EDT
COVID-19 and Child Welfare: Challenges and Responses – Working Differently with New Partners
Essay Titles:
- Addressing the Digital Divide for Youth in Foster Care
- Collaboration During COVID-19: The Role of Faith Communities and Technology
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Wednesday, April 7, 2021 – 2:00 - 3:00 pm EDT
COVID-19 and Child Welfare: Challenges and Responses
To Be Announced…
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Wednesday, April 14, 2021 – 2:00 - 3:00 pm EDT
COVID-19 and Child Welfare: Challenges and Responses – Organizational/ Operational Changes
Essay Titles:
- Communicating During A Crisis: Making Challenges an Opportunity
- Shifting to a Remote Children and Family Services Workforce: The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
- Videoconferencing in Child Welfare: An Appreciative Inquiry
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Wednesday, April 21, 2021 – 2:00 - 3:00 pm EDT
COVID-19 and Child Welfare: Challenges and Responses – The Link Between Child Welfare and Poverty
Essay Titles:
Child Poverty and the Pandemic
COVID-19’s Economic Impact: Threatening a Decade of Progress in U.S. Food Security
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Wednesday, April 28, 2021 – 2:00 - 3:00 pm EDT
COVID-19 and Child Welfare: Challenges and Responses – Effective Use of Virtual/Remote Services
Essay Titles:
- Exploring the Potential Benefits of Virtual Child Welfare Services
- The National Family Preservation Network: Analyzing Remote Child Welfare Services During COVID-19
- The Challenge of Stay-at-Home Orders for Children, Youth, and Families