DCS Director Greg McKay - Hear first hand about changes that are being implemented at DCS and the importance of Foster Parents as a valued team member
Judge Colleen McNally - Learn about court improvements happening today and those in the making and understand what our Judges want to hear from Foster Parents
Kate Rich - Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) What is the role of the GAL and the importance of communication from the Foster Parent.
Jennifer Paterson (social worker) and
Breanna Carpenter (former foster youth) will accompany Kate
Christine Phillis - Public Advocate representing juveniles between the ages of 8 and 17 accused of criminal conduct, as well as, parents in jeopardy of losing custody of their children to the state
Jaimee Ory - Trauma Therapist and Foster/Adoptive Parent - Education on how to work on managing, and effectively coping with, the traumatized child in you home as well as treating your own compassion fatigue and vicarious traumatization
Sam Potter - Foster/Adoptive Dad who really gets our kids! Sharing amazing moments of compassion for our kids when you really feel like you just can't do it any more
Amanda Curtis - Foster/Adoptive Mom seasoned in Sensory Integration Struggles - Providing in home tools and ideas that can help your children that struggle with sensory integration issues
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