Training Overview
The program consists of eight 90-minute sessions. Applicants must register for the entire 8-week program. The training program will offer participating professionals the opportunity to acquire or enhance the competencies, skills and insights necessary to effectively work with children and families in the child welfare system. Please see course descriptions and course presenters below. All eight courses will be led by national experts in the field of child welfare and child maltreatment.
Event Details
Child Neglect: Concepts, Controversies, and Challenges
Presented by Howard Dubowitz, MD, MS, FAAP | Thursday, March 7, 2024 1:30 – 3:00 p.m CT
Child Neglect Prevention
Presented by Bart Klika, MSW, PhD | Thursday, March 14, 2024 1:30 – 4:00 p.m. CT
Advocacy: A Two-Pronged Approach to Educational Neglect
Presented by Gary Shulman, MS. Ed | Thursday, March 21, 2024 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. CT
Assessing Risk and Culpability in Alleged Child Neglect: Developing a Just and Effective Response
Presented by Judith Rycus, PhD | Thursday, March 28, 2024 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Emotional neglect to More Positive Parenting: What Works
Presented by Marla R. Brassard, PhD | Thursday, April 4, 2024 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. CT
Understanding Medical Neglect
Presented by Jamie Hoffman-Rosenfeld, MD | Thursday, April 11, 2024 | 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. CT
The Complex Interrelationship between Racism and Child Neglect in Minoritized Communities
Presented by Akeem Marsh, MD, DFAAACAP | Thursday, April 11, 2024 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. CT
The Bulk of CPS Neglect Cases: Racialized Poverty Related Unintended Neglect
Presented by Darcey H. Merritt, MSW, PhD | Thursday, April 25, 2024 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. CT
Register through APSAC
Continuing Education Units are available
- 12 CE Credits (Social Work and Psychology) Non-members: $90.00
- 12 CE Credits (Social Work and Psychology) APSAC and NY Foundling members:$60.00
Cancellation Policy
There are no cancellations or refunds. Registration is transferrable. Requests for transfer to a future event will also be considered on a case-by-case basis. If you have any questions, please contact APSAC at onlinetraining@apsac.org