CCIP funding allows for child welfare training

By Michelle Jensen-Goodwin, Court Operations

In September 2007, the Director of State Courts Office received additional grant funding under the Children's Court Improvement Program (CCIP) to expand educational opportunities on child welfare issues impacting the court system.

Listed below are upcoming training opportunities made possible by the new grant funds.

Indian Child Welfare Act Training at Judicial District Meetings – May to August, 2008: Training sessions on the Indian Child Welfare Act are currently taking place across the state at judicial district meetings.   

Juvenile Law Orientation – September 12, 2008: In partnership with the Office of Judicial Education, this event will provide practical case management information to judges and circuit court commissioners to improve the handling of cases under the Children's and Juvenile Justice Codes. Although this training is primarily focusing on fundamental topics for new judges or sitting judges new to a juvenile assignment, judges at all levels of experience are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Wisconsin Summit on Children and Families – September 24 – 26, 2008: Planned in collaboration with the Wisconsin Division of Children and Family Services, the Summit will bring together approximately 400 professionals representing tribes and the child welfare, legal and judicial systems. The objectives of the Summit are to: 1) provide substantive training in a multidisciplinary setting on child welfare issues to improve safety, permanence, and well-being outcomes for children and families; and 2) educate stakeholders on the federal Child and Family Services Review process that will be occurring in spring 2010.

Through the Eyes of a Child Guardian ad Litem Conference – November 13 -14, 2008: Although not a new activity, the CCIP grant will continue to plan and sponsor this highly attended training just as it has for the past 10 years. 

Wisconsin Juvenile Court Clerks Association (WJCCA) Conference – April 2009: The federal grant will provide financial sponsorship for meeting and travel expenses related to this annual event in close partnership with the WJCCA executive board.

For more information, please contact Jeanne Williams, CCIP Training Coordinator at jeanne.williams@wicourts.gov or Michelle Jensen-Goodwin, CCIP Director at michelle.jensen-goodwin@wicourts.gov.

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