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Caregivers in Court: Notice and Engagement

A recording of the recent Children’s Commission webinar entitled “Caregivers in Court: Notice and Engagement” is now available on the Children's Commission On-Demand Training and MCLE, Legal Advocacy webpage.

Speakers addressed the legal framework governing caregiver notice and engagement as well as practical insights from the bench, bar, and caregiver perspectives. The webinar also explored effective approaches to engaging caregivers in child welfare court proceedings.

The course was approved for 1.0 hour of MCLE by the State Bar of Texas. This course was also approved by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization for 1.0 hour of certification and recertification continuing legal education requirements for attorneys and paralegals in the specialty field of Child Welfare Law.

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Dynamics of Family Violence & Considerations for Child Welfare Cases

A recording of the recent Children’s Commission webinar entitled “Dynamics of Family Violence & Considerations for Child Welfare Cases” is now available on the Children's Commission On-Demand Training and MCLE, Special Issues webpage.

The webinar addressed the prevalence of family violence, the array of related services, and the impact of family violence on survivors and on children. The presentation also reviewed protective actions of survivor parents in the context of child welfare cases and judicial strategies for responding to family violence dynamics in the courtroom and in final orders.

The course was approved for 1.0 hour of MCLE by the State Bar of Texas and approved by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization for 1.0 hour of certification and recertification continuing legal education requirements for attorneys and paralegals in the specialty field of Child Welfare Law. The course was also approved by the Texas Center for the Judiciary for 1.0 hour of Family Violence education credit for judges.

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New Children's Commission Conversations Podcast Episodes

The Children’s Commission Conversations podcast features informal discussions with experts on key topics in child welfare. Each episode provides education and practical insights to inform and support judges, attorneys, and others who serve children, youth, and families involved in the Texas child welfare system.

New episodes explore the importance of engaging fathers in child welfare cases, how parent mentors can facilitate family reunification, the critical role professionals play in recognizing and addressing grief and loss experienced by children and youth in foster care, and best practices for ensuring the special education needs of children and youth in the child welfare system are met.

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Information provided by the Children’s Commission should not be read as a commentary by the Supreme Court of Texas or any other court. For a complete list of Resource Letters, please visit the Children's Commission website.

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