Join us for the last installment in our Public Benefits & Systems Navigation Webinar Series. This four-part webinar series, presented by the Office of Respondent Parents’ Counsel, provides child welfare professionals with practical, step-by-step guidance on navigating critical public benefits and service systems for families with complex needs. Led by Nicole Bishop, LCSW—ORPC social worker […]
Join us for the third installment in our Public Benefits & Systems Navigation Webinar Series. This four-part webinar series, presented by the Office of Respondent Parents’ Counsel, provides child welfare professionals with practical, step-by-step guidance on navigating critical public benefits and service systems for families with complex needs. Led by Nicole Bishop, LCSW—ORPC social worker […]
Join us for the second installment in our Public Benefits & Systems Navigation Webinar Series. This four-part webinar series, presented by the Office of Respondent Parents’ Counsel, provides child welfare professionals with practical, step-by-step guidance on navigating critical public benefits and service systems for families with complex needs. Led by Nicole Bishop, LCSW—ORPC social worker […]
Join us for the first installment in our Public Benefits & Systems Navigation Webinar Series. This four-part webinar series, presented by the Office of Respondent Parents’ Counsel, provides child welfare professionals with practical, step-by-step guidance on navigating critical public benefits and service systems for families with complex needs. Led by Nicole Bishop, LCSW—ORPC social worker […]
REGISTER HERE! Join us for a webinar exploring the common challenges that arise within interdisciplinary models of parent representation. This session will focus on navigating ethical considerations when working alongside social workers and parent advocates on family defense teams. Participants will gain practical insight into balancing team collaboration with professional responsibilities, and we’ll address frequently […]
The purpose of the Relative Guardianship Assistance Program (RGAP) is to reduce barriers for eligible children and youth in foster care so they can achieve legal permanency when reunification and adoption are not appropriate permanency options. As Colorado moves toward increased placement with and certification of kinship providers, the Division of Child Welfare is working […]
Family defenders have a powerful role to play in shaping the laws and policies that impact families involved in the child welfare system. This two-part webinar series will introduce the fundamentals of legislative advocacy and explore how both attorneys and non-attorney advocates can engage in meaningful policy change. Installment 2, on November 19, will be […]
Family defenders have a powerful role to play in shaping the laws and policies that impact families involved in the child welfare system. This two-part webinar series will introduce the fundamentals of legislative advocacy and explore how both attorneys and non-attorney advocates can engage in meaningful policy change. Installment 1, on November 13, will be […]
Join us for a webinar exploring the common challenges that arise within interdisciplinary models of parent representation. This session will focus on navigating ethical considerations when working alongside social workers and parent advocates on family defense teams. Participants will gain practical insight into balancing team collaboration with professional responsibilities, and we’ll address frequently asked questions […]
This presentation will give advocates a clear, practical overview of common drug classes including opioids, benzodiazepines, stimulants, cannabinoids, and synthetic drugs with a focus on their effects, patterns of use, and relevance in dependency cases. We will explain how these substances are detected through urine, blood, and hair testing, and what each type of test […]
2025 Colorado ICWA Law & Regulation Updates – Multi-Agency Collaboration Join us for a comprehensive, multi-agency training focused on updates on ICWA law and practice as a result of HB25-01204. This session is designed to equip legal professionals, child welfare practitioners, and stakeholders with the knowledge and tools needed to ensure compliance with the revised […]
This webinar will delve into the complex dynamics of domestic violence (DV) within Dependency and Neglect (D&N) cases, offering practical strategies for professionals working with both persons experiencing abuse and those using abuse. The training will be split into three focused sessions: Domestic Violence 101: Gain a foundational understanding of domestic violence, its patterns, and […]
