Training Overview
This training is an 8-week live webinar series focused on Technology Solutions and Challenges in Child Maltreatment. Held once a week for 1.5 hours via Zoom, the program offers professionals opportunities to acquire or enhance competencies, skills, and insights necessary for effectively working with children and families involved in the child welfare system.
All sessions are led by national experts in child welfare and child maltreatment. Attendance is required for all eight sessions in the series.
Participants are encouraged to have their camera on to support engagement, and a webcam is required for continuing education verification.
Training Topics
Technology’s Double Edge: Protecting Children in a Digital World
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Technology and Online Safety: Latest Research
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Psychological Maltreatment on Social Media: The Dark Side of Sharenting
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Gamifying Digital Resilience: Building Safer Online Worlds Across Generations
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Sexting, Sextortion, and Generative Artificial Intelligence: Updating Internet Safety Messages to Counter the Latest Threats
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Intersection of Technology and Science
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
When Technology Turns Both Ways: AI’s Role in Protecting and Harming Our Children
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Technology and Corporal Punishment
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Register Through APSAC
Skill Level: Introductory / Intermediate
General Admission (entire 8-week course): $160.00
APSAC Members and The New York Foundling Staff Admission: Free