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STRONG TEAM, STRONGER FAMILIES

Dear Friends:

It is our pleasure to welcome you to the 2019 Child Protection Summit! We thank you for the work you do each day to protect and advocate on behalf of Florida’s most vulnerable. Child welfare is one of the hardest jobs in the state and we commend you for your dedication and passion to serve. As parents of two young children, we understand the immense responsibility placed on you to help the next generation of Floridians grow and thrive. We also know that children are Florida’s most precious resource.

We hope that this week brings you a wealth of knowledge that enhances your abilities to care for children and families. You have our unwavering support as you continue to help children reach their full potential and lead healthy, happy lives.

Sincerely,

Ron DeSantisGovernor

Casey DeSantisFirst LadyChildren and Youth Cabinet, Chair

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Dear Child Welfare Professionals and Partners:

It is truly an honor to welcome you to the 2019 Child Protection Summit as the Secretary of the Department of Children and Families.

You are part of something special – the largest child welfare event in Florida. This year’s summit offers a collaborative and innovative approach to further advance the knowledge of child welfare professionals and to make bold and meaningful change on behalf of the children and families depending on us.

We are at a watershed moment in child welfare right now, where we are navigating several significant changes impacting those we serve. This pivotal time affords us the opportunity to utilize new and innovative resources, enhance our collective efforts, and renew and facilitate partnerships making it possible to achieve more, and provide world-class service to Florida’s families.

I encourage each of you to optimize your time these next few days to embrace all that this event has to offer. The unique opportunity to have so many people from all parts of the state in one place who share the same profession and passion is invaluable.

The work you do every day is one of the most challenging, yet inspiring jobs. I view the work being done in child welfare and those caring for children with great reverence and it is my priority to support you.

I hope that you walk away from this summit with a renewed faith in the work that we do, and the motivation to continue to make a positive impact in the lives of Florida’s families.

Sincerely,

Chad PoppellSecretary

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MONDAY, December 16

4:00 PM – 6:30 PM Exhibitor Meet & Greet, Refreshments Provided Crystal Ballroom GHJ

4:00 PM – 6:30 PM Registration Check-in Grand Registration

TUESDAY, December 17

7:30 AM – 8:30 AM Continental Breakfast Provided Crystal Ballroom GHJ

8:30 AM – 9:45 AM Workshop Session A

9:45 AM – 10:00 AM Break

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Opening General Session Palms Ballroom

11:30 AM – 12:45 PM Networking Lunch Provided Crystal Ballroom GHJ

12:45 PM – 2:00 PM Workshop Session B

2:00 PM – 2:15 PM Break

2:15 PM – 3:30 PM Workshop Session C

3:30 PM – 4:00 PM Refreshment Break Crystal Ballroom GHJ

4:00 PM – 5:15 PM Workshop Session D

5:30 PM – 7:00 PM Welcome Dinner Provided Crystal Ballroom GHJ

WEDNESDAY, December 18

7:30 AM – 8:30 AM Continental Breakfast Provided Crystal Ballroom GHJ

8:30 AM – 9:45 AM Workshop Session E

9:45 AM – 10:00 AM Break

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Closing General Session Palms Ballroom

2019 Summit Agenda-at-a-Glance

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TuesdayWorkshop Session A8:30 AM – 9:45 AM

Changing Florida’s Response to Investigations on Licensed Foster Home Placements

Healing the Helper: Vicarious Trauma & Compassion Fatigue

The ABCs of Medication-Assisted Treatment (DCIP)

Crisis Turned into Chaos: How Behavioral and Mental Health Impact Stabilization

Common False Defenses in Child Abuse Cases and How to Refute Them

Hurdles to Relative Placement: Angles and Answers

Testifying in Family and Other Civil Courts

Taming the Dragon: How to Identify and Navigate Compassion Fatigue in Ourselves and Others

Strategies for Family Unification When Parents are Detained or Deported: Reducing Trauma and Utilizing

Resources to Support Immigrant Children and Families

Learning a New Language: How Foster Teens Communicate Through Outbursts

Moving from Domestic Violence Destructive Language to Domestic Violence Proficient

Trauma-Informed Care: Supporting You and Foster Children

Silent Suffering: Responding to Self-Harm in Foster Care

Education Advocacy Support Team: Collaborative Programming between Education and Child Welfare

Examining the Relationship Between Trauma and Symptoms of ADHD

From Allegations to Prosecution: A Case Study of CSEC Investigation

Child-Centered Transition Plans

Rising Above Resistance: Engaging Defiant Youth and Their Families

TuesdayWorkshop Session B12:45 PM – 2:00 PM

FSFN Questions? We Have Answers!

Positive Post-Secondary Pathways for Former Foster Youth

Trauma-Informed Interventions

Relationship-Based Child Welfare: Leadership-Driven Change (DCIP)

Child Welfare Mock Trial: A Closer Examination at the Dependency Court Practices - Part 1

Engaging the Child: Working with Human Trafficking Victims Through the Ups and Downs of a CSEC Case

Self-Care is NOT Selfish: Creative Tools for Transforming Compassion Fatigue

Child Welfare, Law Enforcement, and Managing Entity Response to Acts of Mental Health and Violence

Beyond CBT: Engaging and Innovative Strategies that Work

Levels of Licensure

There are Three Things that Matter in Child Welfare: Relationships, Relationship, and Relationships

Managing Your Input Overload: Keeping Up with Inputs, Documents, Clutter, Stacks, & Piles

Helping Families in the Critical Post-Adoption Period

A Collaborative Approach to Support Foster Care Alumni Pursuing Post-Secondary Education

Leading Multigenerational Teams

The Intergenerational Advocacy Institute: Grandparents for Children

Engaging Incarcerated Parents: Next-LevelStrategies for Strengthening Families

(Repeats during Session C)

Making the Most of Expert Witness Testimony: Best Practices in a Daubert World

Strengthening Collaboration to Improve Services for Multi-System Children: A Systems Approach

Florida Youth SHINE: Youth Have the Right to NOT Remain Silent! Knowing Our Rights is Important.

Inclusive or Exclusive? Do We Walk the Talk? Bias-Based Behaviors in Child Welfare

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Workshop Schedule-at-a-Glance


TuesdayWorkshop Session D

4:00 PM – 5:15 PM


Advocating and Empowering Through the Eyes of Our Families

Florida’s Path Forward: Post Title IV-E Waiver and Family First Prevention Services Act

Background Screening in Child Welfare (Repeats during Session E)

Danger Warning! Understanding the Dynamics of Social Media Human Trafficking Recruitment

Office of Innovation: Catalyst for Rapid Change

Applying ACE Studies in the Courtroom in Dependency and Family Law Cases

Psychotropic Medications 101: The Essentials for Families and Professionals Involved in Child Welfare

Chess vs Checkers: Which Game Will You Choose?”: Child Welfare Edition

(Repeats during Session E)

Filling in the GAP with GAP: Florida’s New Guardianship Assistance Program

Reflecting on the Work We Do: The Importance of Reflective Practice for Avoiding Vicarious Trauma

Powerplay Simulation Training: “Innovative Engagement” (Repeats during Session C)

Critical Thinking and Collaboration Equals Collective Intelligence

Placement Matching: Complying with Title VI and the Multiethnic Placement Act

Suitability Assessments and Access to Residential Treatment for Dependent Children

Prevention and Kinship Care: Innovative Support for Kinship Families with Children Age 5 and Under

The Group Care Quality Standards Assessment: Results from the Statewide Pilot

We Need to be Heard: Youth in Foster Care Panel

Placement Stability and Supports and the System of Care Approach to Behavioral Health

Who’s Talking to Your Child? What You Need to Know about Internet Safety

Partnering For Permanency: A Parent’s Perspective

WednesdayWorkshop Session E8:30 AM – 9:45 AM

Introduction to Florida’s Juvenile Justice System

A Relationship-Based Approach to Visitation for Incarcerated Fathers

Background Screening in Child Welfare (Repeats during Session D)

Gang Sex Trafficking: What You Need to Know If You Work with Juveniles

2019 Developments in Dependency Case & Statutory Law (DCIP)

(MEGA SESSION)

Confessions From the Field: Resilience, Passion, and Child Welfare

Chess vs Checkers: Which Game Will You Choose?”: Child Welfare Edition

(Repeats during Session D)

Healing Early Childhood Court Families: Court Team Lessons Learned From Infancy to Toddlerhood (DCIP)

Evaluation of Specialized Treatment Programs for Crossover Youth

What to Do When You’ve Done Everything

Social Worker Safety Tactics: Mindset for Survival

Joint Investigations in Child Care

Natural Mentoring: Using Normalcy to Promote Relationships for Youth in Residential Group Care

Kinship Navigation: Implementing Evidenced-Based Practices in Support for Caregivers

(Repeats during Session C)

Introduction to Works: A New Generation of Purchasing Card Approval Technology

Healing Trauma: A Collaborative Approach to Supporting Families with Young Children

The First Years Matter: Tools for Brain Builders

The Value of Conducting Neurodevelopmental Trauma Assessments on Children in Child Welfare

Intentional Engagement: Establishing a Foundation to Build Successful Partnerships

TuesdayWorkshop Session C2:15 PM – 3:30 PM


Improving Placement Stability, Retention, and Recruitment Through Creative Interventions

Family Dependency Drug Court: Evaluation, Implementation, and Recommendations (DCIP)

Child Welfare Mock Trial: A Closer Examination at the Dependency Court Practices - Part 2

Foster Care Quality: What Foster Parents and Case Managers Say About Foster Parent Retention

Trauma, Brain Development, and Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI)

Safety Planning Analysis and Conditions for Return: The Same But Different

Let’s Get Engaged! We’re All in This Together

Dotting the I and Crossing the T

Children’s Crisis Stabilization Units, Criteria, Alternatives, and Community Resources

Powerplay Simulation Training: “Innovative Engagement” (Repeats during Session D)

Catching the Wave: Structures and Systems to Improve the Representation of Parents and Children

Surviving & Thriving as a Case Manager Supervisor in Safety Practice

Creating a “Kin First” Culture

Kinship Navigation: Implementing Evidenced-Based Practices in Support for Caregivers

(Repeats during Session E)

Engaging Incarcerated Parents: Next-LevelStrategies for Strengthening Families

(Repeats during Session B)

How Implicit Bias Rules: “A Systems Reality Check”

Engage, Educate, Empower: An interactive Look at Youth Development

Substance-Using Parents’ Service Needs, Service Access, and Treatment Compliance

Quality Contacts: How Does Quality Contact Impact Safety, Well Being, and Permanency? Performing

Purposeful Home Visits


Continuing Education Units (CEUs)Continuing Education Units will be available for trainings offered at the 2019 Child Protection Summit. The following professions are eligible for CEUs: Social Workers (LCSW), Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT), and Mental Health Counselors (LMHC).

Participants requesting CEUs may obtain a packet from the conference continuing education desk that will contain evaluation forms. The number of CEUs offered for each training will be noted on each evaluation. The completion of an evaluation form for each training attended is required and is to be turned in at the end of the conference. CEUs will be entered into CE Broker. Please complete sign-in each day at the continuing education desk. The 2019 Child Protection Summit is approved for a maximum of 9.75 continuing education credit hours. CEU credit will be awarded only to those who provide their license number on the CEU packet. You may return the original evaluation forms to our CEU Specialist at the Continuing Education desk.

Contact: Bob Rooks [email protected] if you have questions about hours posted to CE Broker or the CEU Process. CEU Provider: 50-481 Exp. 3/31/2021

Continuing Legal Education Credits (CLEs)The Florida Bar has evaluated the 2019 Child Protection Summit workshops. The course number is provided below.

2019 Child Protection Summit: 1908707N11.0 General 6.0 Mental Illness

Certification Credits: 11.0 Criminal Appellate Law11.0 Criminal Trial Law11.0 Juvenile Law11.0 State and Federal Government and

Administrative Practice1.5 Immigration and Nationality Law

Please enter your course codes on-line at The Florida Bar: www.floridabar.org.

Continuing Education for Judges (CJEs)Judges may apply for non-conference sponsored Continuing Judicial Education (CJE) Credit by submitting a written re-quest for credit, including: the course name, date, and list of names of the actual workshops/sessions attended to [email protected]. Total CJE hours awarded will depend on actual sessions attended, which are approved for CJE credit.

Continuing Education

Workshop TracksEach track identifies the child welfare professionals and partnering stakeholders who would be most interested in the particular workshop topic. However, participants are invited to go to any workshop they are interested in. The tracks are as follows:

System & Program Leadership DCF, CBC Lead Agency, CMO Directors, Program Administrators and Managers, Development Staff, Quality Managers, Supervisors

Practice & Caregivers Hotline, Education, Child Protection Investigators, Case Managers, Licensing, Adoptions, Independent Living, GALs, Relative/Non-Relative Caregivers, Foster and Adoptive Parents, Other Providers

LegalDependency Judges and Magistrates, Other Court Personnel, Children’s Legal Services, Parents’ Attorneys

In-Service Training HoursSee page 37.


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MONDAY December 16, 2019Registration Check-In4:00 PM – 6:30 PMLocation: Grand Registration

Exhibitor Meet & Greet4:00 PM – 6:30 PMMeet and connect with exhibitors/sponsors in the Exhibit Hall. Refreshments will be providedLocation: Crystal Ballroom GHJ


TUESDAY December 17, 2019 Continental Breakfast Provided7:30 AM – 8:30 AM Location: Crystal Ballroom GHJ

Workshop Session A8:30 AM – 9:45 AM

The ABCs of Medication-Assisted TreatmentThe Honorable Jeri Beth Cohen, 11th Judicial CircuitDr. Marc Schlosser, Brumback Primary Care Clinics

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the most recent data estimates that 142 Americans die every day from a drug overdose. The current opioid epidemic is unparalleled. In fact, between 1999 and 2015, more than 560,000 people in this country died due to drug overdoses. In Florida, opioids, mostly heroin and fentanyl, killed an average of 16 people a day in 2016. During this workshop, the presenter will discuss brain chemistry, how opioid dependence occurs, what Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) is, and how MAT should be utilized in order to receive the most effective results. THIS WORKSHOP WAS APPROVED BY THE DEPENDENCY COURT IMPROVEMENT PANEL.Track: Legal, DCIP Location: Grand Ballroom 5 & 6

Changing Florida’s Response to Investigations onLicensed Foster Home PlacementsAtarri Hall, Florida Department of Children and FamiliesDavid Brown, Youth Law Center

Participants will gain insight on creating a collaborative, well-coordinated process for assessing the child welfare system’s support and management of a foster home that is the focus of an investigation. Workshop participants will gain knowledge of the Foster Care Investigations Pilot. They will understand the goals of the pilot and how to improve the experiences of foster parents when a report of maltreatment is received regarding the foster home.Track: Practice & CaregiversLocation: Grand Ballroom 1 & 2

Child-Centered Transition PlansAnna Brown, Embrace Families (CBC of Central Florida)

Transition plans are a critical step in helping children build trust, attach, and ultimately heal. How a child leaves a situation affects the way he enters the next. If we don’t give them what they need now, it will come out in the future. This training session will explain the what, why, and how of transition plans. This training is designed for foster and adoptive parents or any out-of-home caregiver who is transitioning a child into or out of their home. This session is beneficial for any staff in the decision-making role of moving children or those supporting families that care for youth in transition: intake and placement, case management, licensing workers, guardian ad litems, attorneys, and leadership.Track: Practice & CaregiversLocation: Palms Ballroom, Canary 3

Common False Defenses in Child Abuse Cases andHow to Refute ThemDr. Bruce McIntosh, Florida Department of Health, Children’s Medical Services

It is common in child abuse cases for unreliable defense medical “experts” to offer biased, scientifically unsound explanations for injuries and other clinical findings. Such testimonies endanger children in need of protection and can enable perpetrators to escape judgement. In this workshop, three common false explanations for abusive head injuries, three common false defenses for abusive fractures, and three reasons why the claim that, in sexual abuse, penetration always causes visible injuries is false will be reviewed. Reliable medical literature on the subjects will be reviewed in a user-friendly manner, so that participants will be more able to work effectively with their own medical experts in countering these false theories.Track: Legal Location: Grand Ballroom, 8A

Crisis Turned into Chaos: How Behavioral and Mental Health Impact StabilizationJhaismen Collins, Big Bend Community-Based CareEmily Pritchard, Big Bend Community-Based CareMaryann White, Florida Department of Children and Families

In the child welfare system, the mental health and behavioral health of the children we serve has a direct impact on the stability of their placement. Since our goal is to ensure the moves a child makes are limited, and primarily focused around moves that lead to permanency, it is vital that assessments and interventions are provided


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to stabilize a placement before it goes beyond repair and becomes disruptive. In this presentation, we will discuss how a child’s trauma can manifest through behaviors and how to distinguish this from mental health. We will also discuss how to recognize the signs that a placement is in trouble and be able to identify and implement the right interventions to support the placement.Track: Practice & Caregivers Location: Grand Ballroom 7A

Education Advocacy Support Team: CollaborativeProgramming between Education and Child WelfareNandranie Busjit-Bhalai, Broward County Public SchoolsRobin Moreland, Broward County Public SchoolsNazinga Aurich, Broward County Public SchoolsAymee Prieto, ChildNet

Collaborating with local education agencies and child welfare agencies can be a daunting, overwhelming task. In this workshop session, participants will learn about the elements of the local education agencies in order to effectively and efficiently support dependency court children enrolled in K-12 programming to remain stable, progress, and achieve academic success. A program model based out of Broward County Public Schools will allow attendees to understand Every Student Succeds Act (ESSA), the importance of collaboration in supporting academic achievement, and discussing the rising challenges of supporting both child welfare and education factors that impact lifelong success.Track: System & Program LeadershipLocation: Crystal Ballroom P & Q

Examining the Relationship Between Trauma and Symptoms of ADHDChad Sedam, Sunshine Health

Symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and symptoms of being exposed to significant trauma are often very similar. Insight into these symptoms is processed with relation to how toxic stress alters brain structure, how repetitive trauma is often seen as impulsivity and/or hyperactivity in children (and easily can be misdiagnosed), and how frequent placement disruptions in foster care can exacerbate these symptoms. Open discussion of various modalities of treatment and caregiving are discussed from a therapeutic and parenting standpoint to assist professionals and caregivers in understanding ways to help these children cope with and process underlying trauma. This is done in hopes of minimizing placement disruptions and potentially decreasing additional trauma symptoms.Track: Practice & CaregiversLocation: Palms Ballroom, Canary 1

From Allegations to Prosecution: A Case Study ofCSEC InvestigationElizabeth Bascom, Tallahassee Police DepartmentKatia Coonan, Florida Department of Children and Families

Workshop will examine three human trafficking investigations done in collaboration between a Specialized Human Trafficking Child Protective Investigator and Law Enforcement Special Victims Unit Investigator. There will be an overview of risk factors, investigative tools, use of collateral sources, and methods of gathering evidence when the victim refuses to disclose information. Presenters will discuss what collaborative techniques have led to successful recovery of minors and subsequent arrests of the traffickers. Special emphasis will be placed on building rapport and trust with victims and their families and understanding how it affects the victim’s healing, family dynamics, and prevention of returning to commercial sex. Presenters will also examine how trauma affects victims’ behaviors, and emotional and cognitive functioning.Track: Practice & CaregiversLocation: Palms Ballroom, Canary 2

Healing the Helper: Vicarious Trauma & Compassion FatigueKatie Streeter, St. Mary’s HealthcareAlexandra Noel, Community Counseling Resources

As helping professionals, we work in a variety of challenging yet meaningful situations daily to make an impact in the lives of others. Through these experiences, we are consciously and unconsciously exposed to stressors that pile up over time and produce a series of small, perhaps unnoticeable, changes to our physical, emotional, spiritual, and psychological well-being. This process of negative changes happens because we empathize and care deeply as we dive into the unknown trenches with children and families who are hurting and in search of healing. If this process happens gradually over time, how do we know if we are at risk? Vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue can both be managed and prevented through assessing risk factors, examining warning signs, utilizing coping skills by creating a personalized self-care toolkit, and transforming experiences into a renewed sense of meaning and perspective. Participants will have an opportunity to create personalized toolkits in this workshop.Track: Practice & CaregiversLocation: Grand Ballroom 3 & 4


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Hurdles to Relative Placement: Angles and Answers Charlotte LaPorte, Sarasota Family YMCAPauline Black, Florida Department of Children and Families

As a field, we know the trauma children experience when separated from their parents is considered a powerful adverse childhood experience that can lead to long-term health, relational, and self-sufficiency challenges. Additional placement changes are a near-guarantee of harm. Children placed with relatives are least likely to experience placement changes, less likely to enter foster care, and most likely to achieve timely permanency. Thoughtful placement matches benefit the child through physical as well as emotional permanency. This workshop includes a case study with a panoply of hurdles and challenges. Participants will engage in overcoming simple and complex impediments to timely, stable relative placement.Track: Practice & CaregiversLocation: Grand Ballroom 9 & 10

Learning a New Language: How Foster Teens Communicate Through OutburstsMichael Long, SailFuture

Behavior, good or bad, is a form of communication. With teenage youth in foster care, these behaviors can be physically and verbally abusive. Our first reaction as case managers, caregivers, mentors, teachers, and coaches is often times not the most effective reaction. In our reaction, we often miss the message that the young person was trying to communicate in the first place. In this interactive workshop, we will explore the language of behavior and use role playing and examples to diagnose common behaviors and their associated meanings. SailFuture operates group homes, a private high school, and round-the-world sailing experiences for high-risk foster teens. By viewing behavior as a form of communication, our team works successfully with some of our system’s most challenging youth.Track: Practice & CaregiversLocation: Crystal Ballroom C & D

Moving from Domestic Violence Destructive Language to Domestic Violence ProficientAngie Pye, Beacon Center Amanda Riyad, Beacon Center

Imagine this scenario: an Intake Report is generated alleging Family Violence Threatens Child. The CPI makes contact with the family. The mother is a domestic violence survivor. The children have been exposed to the domestic violence. The mother is cooperative and willing to engage

in services; the father is not. The Department decides to do a one parent removal. The Shelter Petition says things like “the parents engage in domestic violence in front of the children” and the FFA says things like “the mother has failed to protect the children from harm” and “the mother has a long history of being a domestic violence victim.” The mother gets defensive with case management, and the Department now views the mother as uncooperative. This workshop will look at petition, FFA, case plan, and JRSSR writing to show how using destructive language discourages family cooperation, ways to fix that, and how including a parent attorney and CPI advocate early encourages parent cooperation.Track: Practice & CaregiversLocation: Crystal Ballroom E & F

Rising Above Resistance: Engaging Defiant Youthand Their FamiliesKimberly Lincoln, Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health

There is a movement happening in Florida to work with youth who are involved in the Juvenile Justice System as well as the Department of Children and Families. Within this population, there appears to be a common diagnosis of Disruptive Behavior Disorders. This workshop will address how to engage the youth who have been diagnosed with Disruptive Behavior Disorders as well as how to engage parents who have given up on the idea that anything can change. The families of these youth are often as defiant toward treatment methods as their kids are toward rules and regulations. The key to helping with these families is engaging them and building rapport as a bridge to them receiving a level of services they have not yet experienced.Track: Practice & CaregiversLocation: Palms Ballroom, Canary 4

Silent Suffering: Responding to Self-Harm in Foster CareKatie Langer, FamiliesFirst Network

Ever struggle with a teen on your caseload or in your home that exhibits self-harming behaviors? This workshop will help uncover the secrecy and uncertainty behind self-injury and our foster care children. This workshop is designed for child welfare professionals and foster parents who work with youth in the foster care system. Participants will gain insight about self-harm and examine the risk factors for youth who have endured trauma, explore the myths surrounding self-harm, and learn approaches to address self-injurious behaviors. Track: Practice & CaregiversLocation: Crystal Ballroom M & N

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Strategies for Family Unification When Parents are Detained or Deported: Reducing Trauma and Utilizing Resources to Support Immigrant Children and FamiliesVeronica Robleto, Florida Legal ServicesRobin Lewy, Rural Women’s Health ProjectMartie Gillen, University of Florida

In Florida, over 350,000 children living with an undocumented family member are at risk of being separated due to detention and deportation. The number of children who could ultimately become dependent on the State and enter foster care is difficult to estimate. The child welfare system and its partners can prepare for an influx with strategies to reduce child trauma and make resources available. Participants attending this workshop will leave with greater understanding of the challenges ahead and strategies to mitigate impacts for children, parents and across the child welfare system.Track: Practice & Caregivers & LegalLocation: Crystal Ballroom A & B

Taming the Dragon: How to Identify and Navigate Compassion Fatigue in Ourselves and OthersNancy Peck, Healthy Families FloridaRobin Hart, Healthy Families Florida

This workshop will explore the effects of home visitation on the home visitor, supervisor, and our loved ones. We will identify the differences between compassion fatigue and secondary trauma. We will examine how to debrief with our colleagues and loved ones without re-traumatizing them. This interactive workshop will encourage you to fill your toolbox with strategies for self-care and ways to help navigate this challenging yet extremely rewarding work.Track: Practice & CaregiversLocation: Grand Ballroom 13 & 14

Testifying in Family and Other Civil CourtsDavid Tucker, Florida Department of Children and FamiliesMichael Lee, Florida Department of Children and Families

Child Protective Investigators and other family safety workers increasingly are being served with subpoenas in family and other civil courts compelling them to testify in discovery depositions, hearings, and trials. Discovery depositions are not a widely-used tool in dependency cases, but are frequently used in child custody cases and other areas of litigation. Live testimony may be compelled as well in domestic violence matters. There are also subtle but important differences between the adversarial nature of civil court and dependency court. This presentation will

explain appropriate responses to third-party subpoenas; discovery depositions; how a deponent may use existing rules and procedures to protect him/herself from abusive tactics by counsel during a deposition; the role of counsel and the court in civil cases as opposed to dependency cases; and testifying in civil court hearings, including domestic violence and child custody cases.Track: Practice & CaregiversLocation: Grand Ballroom 11 & 12

Trauma-Informed Care: Supporting You and Foster ChildrenCassandra Burchfield, Family Life Counseling CenterRachel Curry, Family Life Counseling Center

This dynamic workshop will provide you with tools to use in supporting yourself, as well as the foster children in your care. Learning to understand the behaviors that trauma produces in teens and children is half the battle. Many caregivers, case workers, and professionals will experience secondary trauma if they do not learn how to practice self-care and healthy boundaries. From this workshop, you will learn practical tips on mindfulness strategies, mental health coping skills, and feeling confident in providing the best mental health care for your foster/adoptive child and yourself.Track: Practice & Caregivers Location: Crystal Ballroom K & L

Break9:45 AM – 10:00 AM

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Opening General Session10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

During the Summit general session, attendees will convene in a central location for a prime opportunity to hear directly from leadership about pertinent child welfare issues. Dynamic keynote speakers will share engaging messages to educate, inspire,

and motivate the audience. Additionally, the session promotes the building of partnership amongst attendees who connect with colleagues from across the state and interact with representatives from various agencies and communities.Location: Palms Ballroom

Networking Lunch11:30 AM – 12:45 PMLocation: Crystal Ballroom GHJ

Workshop Session B12:45 PM – 2:00 PM

A Collaborative Approach to Support Foster Care Alumni Pursuing Post-Secondary EducationLisa Jackson, Florida State University

Each year, thousands of Florida youth transition out of the child welfare system. Of those, many face significant challenges to complete high school and pursue a post-secondary education. Research suggests that the educational achievement gap between foster care alumni and their non-foster care peers is associated with significant costs for the individual and society. Workshop presenters will guide the attendees in reviewing strategies to assist youth exiting the system as they transition to post-secondary education. The workshop will feature promising practices utilized in Florida State University’s Unconquered Scholars Program, which provides support services promoting overall success to youth who experienced foster care. The presenters will lead the attendees in an open discussion on strategies for building a stronger pipeline

between Community Based Care agencies and higher-education institutions to support youth as they seek a college education.Track: Practice & CaregiversLocation: Crystal Ballroom E & F

Beyond CBT: Engaging and Innovative Strategies that WorkChristopher Badger, Phoenix Counseling ServiceJessica Lauk, Adoptive Mother

The classic model for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) requires highly-developed language skills and keen self-awareness. These skills are difficult to integrate with children who are still developing basic, expressive language skills. Approaches that use CBT as the basis for healing from trauma can be inefficient and time-consuming. Children and caregivers need tools and new approaches that enable children to heal from trauma regardless of their ability to verbally express themselves. This workshop will introduce participants to innovative therapies like Biofeedback, Neurofeedback, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy as well as provide caregivers with practical ways to create predictable and sensory-aware environments at home as a means to heal from childhood trauma in an engaging and interactive environment. Participants will have a variety of resources presented to use within the home and therapeutic environments.Track: Practice & CaregiversLocation: Grand Ballroom 9 & 10

Child Welfare Mock Trial: A Closer Examination at the Dependency Court Practices - Part 1Javier Enriquez, Florida Department of Children and Families

This is a two-part session. Please attend during B&C.In this workshop, the presenter will take participants on a journey into the world of dependency court proceedings. Topics covered will include removal case studies, a comparative analysis of family reunification services and a mock trial focusing on new trends in dependency hearings. Track: LegalLocation: Grand Ballroom 7A

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Child Welfare, Law Enforcement, and Managing Entity Response to Acts of Mental Health and ViolenceMaria Guajardo, South Florida Behavioral Health NetworkDamian Gutierrez, Citrus Family Care NetworkPatrick Calvo, Miami-Dade Police Department

Our Kids, South Florida Behavioral Health Network, and Miami-Dade Police Department (MDPD) have joined forces in response to the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act of March 9, 2018. Through this collaborative, the MDPD Threat Management Services Team interfaces with individuals who present with severe mental illness, may come into contact with firearms, and may commit a violent act with a firearm. The MDPD Threat Management Services Team is tasked with removing firearms from individuals court ordered to have their firearms removed, creating a closer bond with high utilizers of 911 during crisis situations, and thirdly, handling a threat assessment of the individual that comes to the attention of the team after a suspicious incident. This workshop will provide an in-depth overview of this innovative collaboration between child welfare, law enforcement, and behavioral health entities in Miami-Dade County, in the hopes that other areas of the state and around the country can find the collaborative useful.Track: Practice & Caregivers Location: Grand Ballroom 8B

Engaging Incarcerated Parents: Next-Level Strategies for Strengthening FamiliesKathleen Creamer, Community Legal Services of PhiladelphiaCorey Best, Casey Family Programs

This interactive and engaging workshop will guide attorneys and child welfare professionals in navigating the challenges of engaging incarcerated parents with children in foster care. Participants will have the opportunity to reflect on their own practice and experiences with this population and identify common roadblocks to effective practice. Participants will learn innovative strategies and make a plan to strengthen their own practice, with a focus on authentic parent engagement, supporting quality visitation, and ensuring meaningful permanency planning. (Repeats during Session C)Track: Practice & Caregivers Location: Crystal Ballroom P & Q

Engaging the Child: Working with Human Trafficking Victims Through the Ups and Downs of a CSEC CaseSherry Kitchens, Child Advocacy Center, Inc.Melanie Mitchell, Youth Champion, Partnership for Strong FamiliesNicole Ferranti, Florida Department of Children and Families

Engaging CSEC victims can be very difficult for many different reasons. Family dynamics, trauma experiences and symptoms, lack of resources and opportunities, complex social service networks, criminal charges, mental health needs of children and families, and barriers to service delivery contribute to the complexity of a human trafficking case. This workshop will focus on ways to engage these youth, how to build the relationships necessary to help the navigate systems, and what is required of professionals working with this population in order to help these youth be successful. Case studies will be used as examples, and audience participation is expected.Track: Practice & Caregivers Location: Grand Ballroom 7B

Florida Youth SHINE: Youth Have the Right to NOT Remain Silent! Knowing Our Rights is Important.Geori Berman, Florida’s Children FirstMaria Batista, Florida Youth SHINEChristina Spudeas, Florida’s Children FirstHeather Cox Rosenberg, Florida Department of Children and Families

Florida Youth SHINE, an organization of current and former foster youth, will provide participants with tools and strategies to help adults educate and empower young people to know their rights and become better self advocates. Having knowledge is power, and our youth deserve all the power and knowledge needed to be successful. Florida has great resources and laws to help foster youth. However, many of these youth are uninformed about their rights and privileges under the law. In this workshop, attendees will learn the important laws affecting the lives of children in care and how to empower youth and educate them on the law. They will learn from the voice of the youth why it’s important for children to learn their rights in ways that are age appropriate and easily understandable. Youth will also share how having this knowledge can help them become empowered to navigate the system and advocate for their success.Track: Practice & Caregivers Location: Palms Ballroom, Canary 3


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FSFN Questions? We Have Answers!Eddie Warren, Florida Department of Children and Families

Do you have FSFN case issues that have gone unresolved? Do you not have a full understanding of the recent FSFN enhancements? If so, this is the workshop for you! The FSFN Consultant Network will be available to provide assistance. Please bring identifying case information or FSFN functionality questions with you and receive one-on-one instruction. (Repeats during Sessions C & D)Track: Practice & Caregivers Location: Boston

Helping Families in the Critical Post-Adoption PeriodBarbara Defazzio, Circle of Friends Services

This workshop is specifically aimed at adoptive families and providers for adoptive families to address issues that typically surface in a family in the critical post-adoption period. It focuses on the core issues that adoptive families face, such as coping with grief and loss, unrealized expectations, difficulties in bonding and attachment, claiming, and entitlement. All of these core issues are normative and cyclical, and they do not signal a failure in the adoption. With support and education, these issues can be overcome, resulting in a lasting and strength-based adoption.Track: Practice & Caregivers Location: Crystal Ballroom C & D

Inclusive or Exclusive? Do We Walk the Talk? Bias-Based Behaviors in Child WelfareNicole Williams, University of South Florida

Have you ever questioned your own thoughts, actions, and judgments of others? Have you ever considered that you may have misjudged a situation or a person? How does this impact your work with our vulnerable population? We deal with people at the most stressful time in their lives. Do we add to this stress? Let’s collaborate in a safe environment to explore how we can all best serve the population with inclusion rather than exclusion. This workshop offers the opportunity to explore the personal power, privilege, values, attitudes, and actions that make a difference in our work. This workshop will also seek to provide a skill set to use personal power and privilege as an advocacy tool.Track: Practice & Caregivers Location: Palms Ballroom, Canary 4

The Intergenerational Advocacy Institute: Grandparents for ChildrenJack Levine, 4Generations InstituteLarry Cooper, Children’s Home Network, Inc.

An important part of a healthy democracy is effective advocacy, yet many professionals, community volunteers, and family members often hesitate to speak up on issues requiring expertise in the public policy debate. This workshop will educate child welfare professionals and community volunteers about the skills, strategies, and techniques for permissible, effective advocacy with a special emphasis on voices over age 50. Additionally, the workshop will focus on the “rules of the road” for how to work with public officials, their staff members, the media, donors, and community leaders in a competitive arena. The population of grandparents who can be engaged to advocate with persuasion is a phenomenal opportunity, and both a right and responsibility. Advocacy on behalf of their own grandchildren and causes, organizations, and other people’s children can create a powerful force in policy and program development.Track: System & Program Leadership Location: Crystal Ballroom M & N

Leading Multigenerational TeamsJeff McLemore, Florida Department of Children and FamiliesDolores King, Florida Department of Children and Families

This presentation is an informative, interactive, and fun examination of the characteristics and tendencies of generations in the workforce (baby boomers, gen X, millennials, & gen Z) and their work preferences. Assets and challenges of each generation will be discussed as they relate to leading teams in today’s workplace. By the end of this workshop you will leave with strategies to lead multigenerational teams in your areas creating a more inclusive and productive work environment.Track: Practice & Caregivers Location: Crystal Ballroom K & L

Levels of LicensureTeanna Houston, Florida Department of Children and FamiliesCourtney Smith, Florida Department of Children and Families

This workshop will provide an overview of the new Levels of Licensure that went into effect July 1, 2018 and its impact on the child welfare system. The presenter will provide details on the Levels of Licensure and highlight Florida’s


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new Level I - Child Specific licensure type. An overview of the requirements for each Level of Licensure will be provided, as well as information related to the Level I non-safety related waivable requirements. The Level I - Child Specific licensure type was developed to support Florida’s new Guardianship Assistance Program (GAP). The GAP is designed to provide additional assistance to relative and non-relative caregivers.Track: Practice & Caregivers Location: Grand Ballroom 11 & 12

Making the Most of Expert Witness Testimony: Best Practices in a Daubert WorldJoanna Brunell, Florida Statewide Guardian ad Litem OfficeSara Goldfarb, Florida Statewide Guardian ad Litem OfficeLaura Lee, Florida Statewide Guardian ad Litem OfficeSamantha Valley, Florida Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office

In May 2019, the Florida Supreme Court adopted the legislature’s 2013 amendments (the Daubert amendments) to the Florida Evidence Code, finally ending several years of uncertainty as to which standard for evaluating the admission of expert testimony— Frye or Daubert—would govern in Florida courts. With the Daubert test now established as the standard, this presentation will discuss the implications of and framework for its application in dependency cases. Participants will learn how to properly assess and address expert witness testimony in both the pre-trial and trial stages. The workshop will explore when and how challenges to expert testimony should be made and provide best practices, so that only the most reliable expert testimony is admitted. Finally, using a hypothetical fact-pattern, participants will have the opportunity to practice the principles presented by analyzing the admissibility of testimonial excerpts under the Daubert standard and explaining the legal principles justifying their answers.Track: Legal Location: Palms Ballroom, Canary 1

Managing Your Input Overload: Keeping Up with Inputs, Documents, Clutter, Stacks, & PilesRandall Dean, The E-mail Sanity Expert®

In this program, the E-mail Sanity Expert® will share how to go beyond e-mail to discuss all of your input sources in your work environment: e-mail, voice mail, documents, e-documents, phone calls, text messages, voice mail, clutter, stacks, and piles. He’ll discuss how you can efficiently manage ALL of your input sources to keep quick

stuff moving, identify the most important and urgent items, and greatly reduce your office, desk, and work space clutter. If you would like to feel more in control of and organized in your work, your files, and your piles, this is a great course for you!Track: Practice & CaregiversLocation: Crystal Ballroom A & B

Positive Post-Secondary Pathways for Former Foster YouthSteve Rios, Florida Department of Children and Families Brett McNaught, Educate TomorrowBrandie McCabe, Florida Department of Children and Families

This session will focus on the dramatic increase in the number of students from foster care and adoptive homes in Florida that are enrolled in, and graduating from, post-secondary institutions. During the past 12 years, the number of students attending Florida’s public colleges and universities using the Department of Children and Families (DCF) exemption has increased dramatically, from less than 200 in 2006 to more than 4,000 today. The session will present information about campus-based programs, especially dedicated programs that provide holistic services, and Positive Pathways, an innovative program created by the Florida DCF to support campus and community-based professionals working to increase the number of former foster youth that reach their educational dreams.Track: Practice & Caregivers Location: Grand Ballroom 1 & 2

Relationship-Based Child Welfare: Leadership-Driven ChangeJamie Averett, Youth Law CenterJames McHale, University of South Florida

Traditional principles of child welfare and guiding legal practices may sometimes be adversarial, not collaborative. Research does not support this traditional system as an effective process, supportive of family-centered practices. This system often creates a larger divide in families and inflicts additional trauma on children. Research, rather, confirms one of the most effective ways to support families is through a relationship-based approach. Relationships are formed by creating connections and forming trust. All child welfare stakeholders must be integrated into this process as respected partners to develop successful, sustainable change. Judges and child welfare leaders have the ability to greatly effect change. Developing collaborative relationships requires demonstrative leadership, setting expectations for


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change, and modeling those expectations. Relationship-based child welfare must be incorporated into daily practice, providing continuity, in and out of court, to create ongoing promise. THIS WORKSHOP WAS APPROVED BY THE DEPENDENCY COURT IMPROVEMENT PANEL.Track: Legal, DCIP Location: Grand Ballroom 5 & 6

Self-Care is NOT Selfish: Creative Tools forTransforming Compassion FatigueKay Glidden, Compassion ResiliencyBeth Reynolds Lewis, Compassion Resiliency

There is now over two decades of research proving that working in high-stress, trauma-exposed professions, such as child welfare, carries elements of risk for staff. This interactive, evidence-based, and trauma-informed presentation will explore assumptions about compassion fatigue, secondary trauma, and burnout, and offer new and creative tools and approaches for maintaining healthy and resilient staff.Track: Practice & Caregivers Location: Grand Ballroom 8A

Strengthening Collaboration to Improve Services for Multi-System Children: A Systems ApproachZackary Gibson, Florida Executive Office of the GovernorJennifer Prather, Florida Department of Children andFamiliesJoelle Aboytes, Florida Department of Children and Families

This workshop will host a panel of practitioners discussing the collaborative efforts to address the needs of children being served by multiple agencies and who are at risk of entering state systems. Participants will learn about the 2017-2022 Interagency Agreement created by the Florida Children and Youth Cabinet and how local, regional, and state review teams operate to assist agencies in resolving issues about interventions and services for children with complex needs. Discussion will include the mechanics of how review teams are accessed, key challenges between agencies, approaches to use with difficult cases, collected data, and lessons learned.Track: System & Program Leadership Location: Palms Ballroom, Canary 2

There are Three Things that Matter in Child Welfare: Relationships, Relationship, and RelationshipsDavid Brown, Family Initiative, IncAnjali Van Drie, Family Initiative, Inc

Nothing is more important than a loving and stable home for children. Research indicates a caregiver’s own upbringing and attachment style influences their ability to build a trusting relationship with a child and provide a nurturing environment (DeVolld & Rickman, 2014). Further, the application of trust-based parenting can meet the complex needs of children who have experienced trauma (Purvis, Cross, Dansereau, & Parris, 2013). Positive and trusting relationships between a caregiver and child increase positive outcomes, directly impacting stability of the child as well as long-term commitment of caregivers who are able to stay in the system due to their success and the gratification of effecting positive change. This workshop will highlight successful strategies currently being implemented from a trust-based parenting approach, and will engage participants in a discussion regarding the initial outcomes utilizing this approach to increase placement stability and achieve caregiver retention.Track: System & Program Leadership Location: Grand Ballroom 13 & 14

Trauma-Informed InterventionsGraham Perkovich, Sunshine Health

When we understand our fundamental processes that underlie traumatic stress, it opens the door to an array of interventions. In this workshop session, participants will learn various intervention strategies for youth in child welfare, as it relates to their trauma and attachment, and key principles of self-regulation. Additionally, participants will learn how to become the relational anchor for youth in child welfare, while still maintaining routine, structure, and limit setting. Last but not least, the presenter will discuss the importance of considering the child’s history from his/her point of view, the window of tolerance, tailoring the environment to restore a sense of safety and predictability, and how to create an environment of physical and emotional safety.Track: Practice & Caregivers Location: Grand Ballroom 3 & 4

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Workshop Session C2:15 PM – 3:30 PM

Catching the Wave: Structures and Systems to Improve the Representation of Parents and ChildrenAlexandra Roark, Committee for Public Counsel ServicesAlice Turner, Committee for Public Counsel Services

There has never been a better time to evaluate and improve systems to promote high-quality representation for parents and children in dependency cases. This stems from policy-makers and the public becoming more aware of the impact of separating children from their families; growing recognition of and new evidence regarding the importance of providing skilled, well-trained, and well-supported lawyers to parents and children; and changes regarding Title IV-E funding.This workshop will begin by examining those trends and opportunities they create. It will then explore ways to better support and oversee lawyers who represent parents and children, whether through institutional providers or as private practitioners. Some of these structures and systems will cost money, at least in the short term; others may be viewed as unnecessary or a threat to the independence of lawyers and judges. The workshop will invite discussion of those concerns and look for ways to address and overcome them.Track: Legal Location: Crystal Ballroom C & D

Child Welfare Mock Trial: A Closer Examination at the Dependency Court Practices - Part 2Javier Enriquez, Florida Department of Children and Families

This is a two-part session. Please attend during B&C.In this workshop, the presenter will take participants on a journey into the world of dependency court proceedings. Topics covered will include removal case studies, a comparative analysis of family reunification services and a mock trial focusing on new trends in dependency hearings.Track: LegalLocation: Grand Ballroom 7A

Children’s Crisis Stabilization Units, Criteria, Alternatives, and Community ResourcesCaree Jewell, Aspire Health Partners

Admission to a Children’s Crisis Stabilization Unit (CCSU) is the most restrictive level of care and intervention available in our community. While this level of intervention is life-saving, it is critical for everyone working with minors to understand the process and potential impact. In this workshop, you will gain a deeper understanding of when this level of intervention is appropriate, the scope and goal of services in a CCSU, and the need for follow-up care. In small groups, we will also explore the alternatives to involuntary commitment available to youth in your geographic areas and follow-up services. To aid in our discussion, a YouTube video of a youth’s firsthand experience being Baker-Acted will be shown. This session is perfect for those on the front lines, making decisions and directing families and supervisors who want to understand the scope of a CCSU.Track: Practice & Caregivers Location: Grand Ballroom 13 & 14

Creating a “Kin First” CultureHeidi Redlich Epstein, ABA Center on Children and the LawShara Saveikis, Westmoreland County Children’s Bureau

This session introduces the Kinship wikiHow: a guide to creating a child welfare system that consistently promotes kinship placement, helps children in foster care maintain connections with their family, and tailors services and supports for kinship foster families. You will learn about the creation of a successful “kin first” culture in Pennsylvania that has resulted in significantly improved outcomes for the children and families they serve. Participants will learn about the potential benefits for kin of the Family First Prevention and Services Act and promising kinship practices from a national and state perspective. Participants will come away with an understanding of how to help create a kin first culture in their own communities.Track: System & Program Leadership Location: Crystal Ballroom K & L


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Dotting the I and Crossing the TJennifer Perez, Florida Department of Children and FamiliesCourtney Smith, Florida Department of Children and Families

The state of Florida has participated in the Title IV-E Demonstration Waiver for more than a decade. The waiver provided states with an opportunity to use federal funds more flexibly and given them the ability to assess innovative approaches to the child welfare service delivery and financing for children in care. The Federal Title IV-E waiver is scheduled to end September 30, 2019. At that time, the state of Florida must return to traditional Title IV-E claiming. This workshop will discuss the Federal IV-E requirements, documentation of Title IV-E, and lessons learned from several of the Path Forward Title IV-E initiatives.Track: System & Program Leadership Location: Grand Ballroom 11 & 12

Engage, Educate, Empower: An Interactive Look at Youth DevelopmentAlexander Star, The Motivational EdgeRamis Mercado, The Motivational Edge

Life skills and positive development within youth, especially those coming from traumatic or high-risk situations, are greatly important. The Motivational Edge (ME) relies on creative outlets like music and art to promote healing from trauma. The arts give teens a healthy way to express themselves and to process emotions like sadness, fear, and anger. They also spark discussions about the life skills and experiences youth need to pursue careers. The Motivational Edge’s findings illustrate the importance of a holistic approach in working with youth in the child welfare system, as well as the importance of connection and relationships in promoting positive behaviors and attitudes. In this workshop, participants will familiarize themselves with the successful youth development methodologies ME implements and will experience an interactive Lyrical Expression session firsthand.Track: Practice & CaregiversLocation: Palms Ballroom, Canary 2

Engaging Incarcerated Parents: Next-Level Strategies for Strengthening FamiliesKathleen Creamer, Community Legal Services of PhiladelphiaCorey Best, Casey Family Programs

This interactive and engaging workshop will guide attorneys and child welfare professionals in navigating the challenges

of engaging incarcerated parents with children in foster care. Participants will have the opportunity to reflect on their own practice and experiences with this population and identify common roadblocks to effective practice. Participants will learn innovative strategies and make a plan to strengthen their own practice, with a focus on authentic parent engagement, supporting quality visitation, and ensuring meaningful permanency planning. (Repeats during Session B)Track: Practice & Caregivers Location: Crystal Ballroom P & Q

Family Dependency Drug Court: Evaluation,Implementation, and RecommendationsAdrienne Miller, Florida Office of Court Improvement

Family Dependency Drug Court (FDDC) is a problem-solving court supported by the Office of the State Courts Administrator, Office of Court Improvement (OCI). National standards for Family Dependency Drug Court will be released this year, and Florida will create their own Family Dependency Drug Court standards based on those national standards. This workshop will discuss the research around the efficacy of Family Dependency Drug Court, the key components to a successful Family Dependency Drug Court per the national standards, and OCI’s data collection for the future. This workshop will also discuss training and technical assistance available to FDDC sites through OCI. THIS WORKSHOP WAS APPROVED BY THE DEPENDENCY COURT IMPROVEMENT PANELTrack: Legal, DCIP Location: Grand Ballroom 5 & 6

Foster Care Quality: What Foster Parents and Case Managers Say About Foster Parent RetentionMorgan Cooley, Florida Atlantic University

In 2017, the Florida legislature identified a need to increase the availability of high-quality foster homes (Chapter 201 7-151, Laws of Florida). The Department of Children and Families was tasked with convening a workgroup that would, in part, identify and assess foster home quality enhancement efforts in the state. An online survey focused on recruitment and retention of quality foster homes, placement practices, and barriers to maintaining the availability of high-quality foster homes was disseminated statewide to CBC lead agencies, licensing staff, case managers, foster parents, and foster youth. This workshop will present an overview of the feedback from foster parents and case managers on issues related to foster parent retention. In addition, the workshop will explore ways to apply the survey findings to foster parent retention


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strategies designed to ensure that out-of-home placements are based on a child’s needs and the availability of caregivers qualified to meet those needs.Track: System & Program Leadership Location: Grand Ballroom 7B


Do you have FSFN case issues that have gone unresolved? Do you not have a full understanding of the recent FSFN enhancements? If so, this is the workshop for you! The FSFN Consultant Network will be available to provide assistance. Please bring identifying case information or FSFN functionality questions with you and receive one-on-one instruction. (Repeats during Sessions B & D)Track: Practice & Caregivers Location: Boston

How Implicit Bias Rules: “A Systems Reality Check”Omar Bohler, Florida Department of Juvenile Justice

What are implicit biases and how do they impact us? In this workshop, the presenter will guide the attendees through an objective, interactive, data-driven look at implicit bias and how it influences today’s governmental systems. The workshop discussions will include a brief look at the healthcare, housing, education, employment, dependency, and criminal justice systems, acknowledging that other sub-systems may be influenced by bias.Track: Practice & Caregivers Location: Palms Ballroom, Canary 1

Improving Placement Stability, Retention, and Recruitment Through Creative InterventionsHeather Rosenberg, Florida Department of Children and FamiliesKelley Hutto, Play Big TherapyRachel Scharlepp, Play Big Therapy

Research over the last two decades has demonstrated a strong association between frequent placement moves in foster care and poor outcomes. This research inevitably suggests an opportunity for the child welfare system to improve well-being outcomes by prioritizing those services and interventions that seek to facilitate permanent or long-lasting placements, but knowing which interventions to deploy can sometimes present challenges for case managers and caregivers alike. When children and caregivers are not well supported, adverse outcomes for both groups tend to occur. Children with frequent placement moves tend to exhibit more behavioral problems, and

caregivers serving children with higher needs tend to burn out more quickly. This workshop will detail a wide range of interventions that many case managers and caregivers may not think of to help support children and youth in their placements.Track: Practice & Caregivers Location: Grand Ballroom 1 & 2

Kinship Navigation: Implementing Evidenced-Based Practices in Support for CaregiversLarry Cooper, Children’s Home NetworkDr. Kerry Littlewood, AAJ Research and Evaluation, Inc.Jessica Johnson, Florida Department of Children and Families

This presentation will offer an exciting overview of what we know about the Family First Prevention Services Act and Kinship Navigation. Local and national experts will provide important updates and key lessons learned through an implementation science lens for establishing an evidenced-based approach community kinship navigation model. The Children’s Home Network will offer information on key facilitators and barriers for system-of-care readiness for the implementation of a Kinship Navigator program. Participants will learn about what FFPSA and GAP means for the future of Florida’s child welfare system. (Repeats during Session E)Track: System & Program Leadership Location: Crystal Ballroom M & N

Let’s Get Engaged! We’re All in This Together.Chris Lolley, Ounce of Prevention Fund of FloridaJennifer Ohlsen, Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida

Imagine the most challenging time you’ve had working with families. How did that affect your feelings about your work? How did the family do in accomplishing the goals of their case plan? Connecting is a two-way street, and we are all learning the best ways to engage families. The secret is in building relationship-based partnerships with families. Join us to learn how engagement promotes safety, permanency, and well being for families. Practice effective engagement skills in a safe, supportive group setting and leave with new tools to support positive family outcomes.Track: Practice & Caregivers Location: Grand Ballroom 9 & 10


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Powerplay Simulation Training: “Innovative Engagement”Bennie Cooper, Family Support Services of North FloridaStella Johnson, Community Partnership

The power of computer simulation is widely used in aviation, military, and healthcare fields as a safe and effective method for training staff in high-stress and high-risk situations. Family Support Services of North Florida will introduce attendees to an innovative AVATAR training that provides professionals with the opportunity to enhance their interviewing and engagement skills to better help the families we serve. This PowerPlay Simulation has been included into core pre-service training as a leading-edge, interactive engagement tool. Presenters will provide attendees with an overview and discussion of how this training tool supports the development of skill-building in the areas including effective interview openings, information gathering, interview closings, discussing Title IV-E eligibility, and initiating difficult financial dialogue. (Repeats during Session D)Track: System & Program Leadership Location: Crystal Ballroom A & B

Quality Contacts: How Does Quality Contact Impact Safety, Well Being, and Permanency? Performing Purposeful Home VisitsJessica Carter, University of South FloridaMonique McCaskill, Florida Department of Children and FamiliesAtarri Hall, Florida Department of Children and Families

Conducting quality home visits and purposeful contacts can be challenging with all the demands and stressors placed on child welfare professionals. Have you ever left a home visit and thought, “I missed something” or “I wish I had more time to spend with that family”? Child welfare professionals (Child Protective Investigators and Dependency Case Managers) complete contacts as per Florida statutes and operating procedures, however, the visits are not of consistent quality. The frequency and quality of visits should be sufficient to ensure the safety, permanency, and well being of the children and promote the achievement of case goals. Engagement should occur with mothers, fathers, and caregivers to identify strengths, needs, and appropriate service providers, and establish goals and ongoing processes toward their goal. This workshop will review updates to Florida Statute 39.6021 regarding incarcerated parents, and how to successfully engage and include them during the life of the case and

through appropriate referrals for service. This interactive workshop will discuss how we can complete purposeful home visits and additional contacts that include accurate assessment of the family, ensuring safety is our top priority, and giving ourselves credit for our work through detailed documentation.Track: Practice & Caregivers Location: Palms Ballroom, Canary 4

Safety Planning Analysis and Conditions for Return: The Same But DifferentTarrin Reed, Action for Child ProtectionTodd Darling, Action for Child Protection

The concept of safety planning is critical for making certain that safety plans can sufficiently control for danger to ensure child safety. How do child welfare professionals determine the least intrusive, most appropriate safety plan for children and families? How do child welfare professionals determine when an out-of-home safety plan is no longer necessary? The safety planning analysis guides the child welfare professional through critical analysis of case information, family conditions, and community supports to determine the most appropriate, least intrusive safety plan and assists the child welfare professional in developing conditions for return when out-of-home safety plans are created. This workshop will provide an overview of the safety planning analysis and guide participants through the development of conditions for return based upon the safety planning analysis. Track: Practice & Caregivers Location: Grand Ballroom 8B

Substance-Using Parents’ Service Needs, Service Access, and Treatment ComplianceHui Huang, Florida International UniversityBeverly Jean-Jacques, Citrus Family Care NetworkEric Wagner, Florida International University

This workshop will review service needs, access, and participation among substance-using parents involved in the Florida Child Welfare System. Support services include housing, domestic violence counseling, mental health, medical care, and job training. The presenters will discuss whether and how accessing services may be associated with risk of having new child maltreatment reports. The workshop is based on research findings from the presenters’ study involving 170 substance-using parents in a family preservation program in South Florida. The presenters analyzed service notes and other administrative data on


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these parents. The presenters also conducted interviews with six substance-using parents in this program, and 12 professionals who provide services to these parents in the family preservation program and in substance-use treatment agencies.Track: Practice & Caregivers Location: Palms Ballroom, Canary 3

Surviving & Thriving as a Case Manager Supervisor in Safety PracticeAmber Savidge, Jewish Family & Community ServicesMegan Richard, Family Support Services of North Florida

Baffled, annoyed, or intimidated by supervisor consultations? What’s the point of them anyway? Consulting with case managers as it relates to their practice and decision-making is the most important activity that you do as a supervisor. Supervisor consultations are the vital pieces of safety practice that are meant to facilitate critical thinking, build competency, and promote accountability

— all while you’re busy saving the world. This workshop is designed for supervisors by former supervisors to give guidance and support on what is a required function as a supervisor in safety practice.Track: System & Program Leadership Location: Crystal Ballroom E & F

Trauma, Brain Development, and Trust-BasedRelational Intervention (TBRI)Martie Gillen, University of Florida

This hands-on workshop will provide an overview of Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI). TBRI is a holistic approach that is multi-disciplinary, flexible, and attachment centered. It is an evidence-based, trauma-informed intervention that is specifically designed for children who have had adverse childhood experiences. TBRI consists of three sets of principles: connecting, empowering, and correcting. We will explore the risk factors for trauma that influence the way children think, trust, and connect with others. A discussion of how these risk factors can change children’s brain development and brain chemistry will be included. Attendees will receive strategies and tools to help children along the path to healthy connection and functioning.Track: Practice & Caregivers Location: Grand Ballroom 8A

Refreshment Break3:30 PM – 4:00 PMLocation: Crystal Ballroom GHJ


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Workshop Session D4:00 PM – 5:15 PM

Advocating and Empowering Through the Eyes of Our FamiliesElizabeth Phillips, Florida Department of Juvenile JusticeTammy Harris, Florida Department of Children and Families

“Family engagement” has become a household term. So many of us are committed to engaging and working with our families. However, despite our best efforts, we still come across roadblocks and barriers that seem to hinder the positive outcomes we hope for. This interactive workshop will focus on best practices to structure family and youth engagement in our systems and create meaningful partnerships with the individuals we serve. The presenters will moderate an interactive panel workshop where real families (biological, foster, and adoptive) and youth will talk about their experiences in the juvenile justice and/or child welfare system. The families will relay strategies that worked best for them, what their greatest struggles were, and what they needed most from those around them. Track: Practice & Caregivers Location: Grand Ballroom 1 & 2

Applying ACE Studies in the Courtroom in Dependency and Family Law CasesAcelo Pedroso, Second Judicial Circuit

The Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) study is a comprehensive study about the long-term effects of negative childhood experiences. In this workshop, the presenters will share important practices for how to identify key information in relevant case materials that may be useful to parents and families of children in dependency or contested family law cases. Attendees will learn about primary trauma issues, and tips and strategies to engage the family on these issues in an effort reduce the conflict in the case, while reducing conflict or trauma exposure to the children in the home.Track: Legal Location: Grand Ballroom 8A

Background Screening in Child WelfareSherry Smyly, Florida Department of Children and Families RaeJohné Peterson, Florida Abuse Hotline

What do you know about the background screening process? Beyond asking an individual to be fingerprinted for background screening purposes, do you understand the screening process? Background screening is an important part of the child welfare system of care and helps to ensure a child’s safety. In this workshop, presenters will provide guidance on the background screening process for those required to conduct screenings for child welfare purposes. The attendees will gain an understanding of several areas of background screening, including Level 1 name-based screening versus Level 2 fingerprint-based screening, Chapter 435 exemptions from disqualification, child abuse history, and use of the clearinghouse, which is operated by the Agency for Health Care Administration. (Repeats during Session E)Track: System & Program Leadership Location: Grand Ballroom 5 & 6

Chess vs Checkers: Which Game Will You Choose?: Child Welfare EditionAlger Studstill, Jr., Florida Department of Children and Families

Chess and checkers have become household activities enjoyed by many as hobbies; however, these games are also very serious, as there are tournaments that take place around the world for each of them. As leaders in child welfare there is always a decision to be made, and with the right strategies in place those decisions can have a positive impact on a family’s life and on the organization; however, the opposite is also true if a bad decision is made. This workshop will explore unique leadership styles and strategies through the games of chess and checkers. Leaders will be challenged to understand their role, but also to make a wise decision as to which game they will play when they show up as a leader every day. These core leadership principles will build the skills of any new leader, encourage the mid-level leader, and even challenge the senior leader to play the game of chess or checkers. (Repeats during Session E)Track: System & Program Leadership Location: Grand Ballroom 9 & 10


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Critical Thinking and Collaboration Equals Collective IntelligenceRobin Jensen, Florida Department of Children and FamiliesTyler Hudgins, Sarasota YMCALisa Rivera, Florida Department of Children and Families

It is what we miss and the failure to connect pieces of information that keep children in a dangerous situation. Complex child welfare cases are difficult enough when high caseloads and staff turnover plague the system and deplete time. This workshop will focus the attendees on two important factors that contribute to great outcomes in child welfare: critical thinking and collaboration. Collaboration allows us to know more than we can by ourselves, especially when the information is obtained from different viewpoints or disciplines. Information from different stakeholders is necessary and offers valuable insight in their decision making. Critical thinking allows us to see the family from the big picture and properly assess, synthesize, and evaluate the information gathered about them. Simply stated, critical thinking and collaboration tap into the collective intelligence of the system to help ensure the best decisions are made on behalf of a child. Track: Practice & Caregivers Location: Crystal Ballroom C & D

Danger Warning! Understanding the Dynamics of Social Media Human Trafficking RecruitmentMarina Anderson, Florida Department of Children and Families

Social media is increasingly being exploited to contact, recruit, and sell children for sex. Some traffickers use online ads to target victims or they will send friend or follow requests to young people in their region and proceed to strike up a conversation and develop online friendships. These conversations may start off friendly and innocent, but then the traffickers will begin to use manipulation to charm their potential victims. The online friendship quickly evolves to a romantic relationship, and this is where the sextortion techniques are used to lure the their victims into human trafficking. During this session, attendees will learn to recognize signs of social media recruitment and how traffickers lure their victims on the internet. Attendees will learn about the dangerous of popular social media sites and apps. This session will also discuss popular emojis and their hidden meaning used to communicate sexual gesture when texting or communicating on internet sites and social media apps.Track: Practice & Caregivers Location: Grand Ballroom 7A

Filling in the GAP with GAP: Florida’s New Guardianship Assistance ProgramCourtney Smith, Florida Department of Children and Families

The Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008 (Fostering Connections Act) established the federal Title IV-E Guardianship Assistance Program. This workshop will provide an overview of Florida’s Guardianship Assistance Program that went into effect July 1, 2019 and its impact on the child welfare system. The presenter will provide the details of Florida’s IV-E Guardianship Assistance Program (GAP), set to replace the current relative and non-relative caregiver programs. The GAP is designed to provide additional assistance to support relative and non-relative caregivers. As a part of the IV-E Guardianship Assistance program, relatives and non-relative caregivers who are committed to caring for the children in their care will be eligible for Guardianship Assistance Payments (GAP). During this workshop, the presenter will discuss GAP eligibility, benefits of GAP, and how GAP enhances the services and supports delivered within the child welfare system.Track: Practice & Caregivers Location: Grand Ballroom 11 & 12

Florida’s Path Forward: Post Title IV-E Waiver and Family First Prevention Services ActMelissa Jaacks, Jaacks Consulting, LLC

Change is on the horizon for Florida’s child welfare system of care. Do you know what these changes are and how the changes will impact you? Since 2006, Florida has operated under a Title IV-E waiver that allowed flexibility in the funding of child welfare services. This waiver will expire on September 30, 2019, and Florida will return to operating under the traditional Title IV-E provisions. Additionally, the Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) was signed into federal law on February 9, 2018. Several provisions of FFPSA will require substantial changes to Florida’s current child welfare policies and practices. In this workshop, participants will gain a better understanding of Florida’s Path Forward, which includes several strategic initiatives currently underway to address the expiration of the Title IV-E waiver and preliminary implementation of FFPSA.Track: System & Program Leadership Location: Grand Ballroom 3 & 4


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Do you have FSFN case issues that have gone unresolved? Do you not have a full understanding of the recent FSFN enhancements? If so, this is the workshop for you! The FSFN Consultant Network will be available to provide assistance. Please bring identifying case information or FSFN functionality questions with you and receive one-on-one instruction. (Repeats during Sessions B & C)Track: Practice & Caregivers Location: Boston

Office of Innovation: Catalyst for Rapid ChangeWilliam D’Aiuto, Florida Department of Children and FamiliesNick Intintolo, Florida Department of Children and FamiliesJulie Madden, Florida Department of Children and FamiliesBrooke Powell, Florida Department of Children and Families

Do you have an idea that can help make your work a little easier? Are you interested in knowing what new projects will soon be launched by the Department of Children and Families? If the answer is yes, then this workshop session is especially designed for you. In this workshop, presenters will share new and exciting information on how the Office of Innovation will take your idea as well as the vision of leadership from intangible concepts to real time products or new work methods that support child welfare professionals in their everyday work. Track: System & Program Leadership Location: Grand Ballroom 7B

Partnering For Permanency: A Parent’s PerspectiveIta Neymotin, Office of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional CounselJonathan Jenkins, Office of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional CounselDaphney Branham, Office of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional CounselLaguerra Champagne, Office Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional CounselRose Lee, Office of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel

Removal of a child from a parent is categorized as a traumatic experience. This trauma may be exacerbated when a child and/or parent has specialized physical, mental, or educational needs. Parents are parties in the child welfare system and should be actively engaged in the ongoing care and treatment of their children while they are in out-of-home placement. What voice do we give parents when it seems that everything is working against

them because they have not been “model” parents? In this workshop, the presenter will engage attendees in an in-depth discussion on parents’ rights; informed consent to treatment; obstacles parents face in obtaining access to their children’s physical, mental, and educational care; addressing the parent who also has specialized needs; and how to partner with parents and empower them to be an advocate for their children.Track: Practice & Caregivers Location: Palms Ballroom, Canary 4

Placement Matching: Complying with Title VI and the Multiethnic Placement ActBeatriz Romero-Escobar, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Federal civil rights laws protect children and families from unlawful discrimination in the administration of child welfare programs, activities, and services. During this session, representatives from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights, will provide an overview of the HHS and DOJ Child Welfare guidance, clarifying child welfare agencies’ obligations under federal civil rights laws. The presentation will also include a primer on Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Multiethnic Placement Act of 1994, as amended, and their applicability to child welfare activities such as adoption, placement, diligent efforts, and family finding.Track: Practice & Caregivers Location: Crystal Ballroom E & F

Placement Stability and Supports and the System of Care Approach to Behavioral HealthDr. Steven Chapman, Florida Department of Children and FamiliesShari Thomas, Director of Youth and Family Services, Henderson Behavioral Health

Children involved with multiple systems like Child Welfare and Behavioral Health benefit from individualized planning and support. The Children’s Mental Health System of Care (SOC) Project is working to expand the use of wraparound care management practices that are youth-guided, family-driven, community-based, and culturally and linguistically competent to the behavioral health community. The presenters will demonstrate how targeted case managers trained and certified in high fidelity wraparound can partner with child welfare workers and improve outcomes and placement stability for youth with behavioral health issues and the families with which they live. The presenters will demonstrate how child welfare staff can receive extra support through this process. During the workshop,


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participants will hear from a panel of youth who are/were involved with child welfare. Participants will learn about practical strategies they can use in their everyday work that align with the SOC framework.Track: System & Program Leadership Location: Palms Ballroom, Canary 2

Powerplay Simulation Training: “Innovative Engagement”Bennie Cooper, Family Support Services of North FloridaStella Johnson, Community Partnership

The power of computer simulation is widely used in aviation, military, and healthcare fields as a safe and effective method for training staff in high-stress and high-risk situations. Family Support Services of North Florida will introduce attendees to an innovative AVATAR training that provides professionals with the opportunity to enhance their interviewing and engagement skills to better help the families we serve. This PowerPlay Simulation has been included into core pre-service training as a leading-edge, interactive engagement tool. Presenters will provide attendees with an overview and discussion of how this training tool supports the development of skill-building in the areas including effective interview openings, information gathering, interview closings, discussing Title IV-E eligibility, and initiating difficult financial dialogue. (Repeats during Session C)Track: Practice & Caregivers Location: Crystal Ballroom A & B

Prevention and Kinship Care: Innovative Support for Kinship Families with Children Age 5 and UnderLarry Cooper, The Children’s Home NetworkKerry Littlewood, AAJ Research & Evaluation

Fewer children in kinship families are enrolled in early childhood education programs. There is strong evidence that kinship families receive less training and support, and fewer services than non-kinship foster families. This workshop will describe the development, implementation, and evaluation results related to the Kin As Teachers Program (KAT), an early intervention and prevention program for children ages birth to 5 placed with relatives. This program is currently implemented in Hillsborough County, Florida, and culturally tailored to meet the distinct needs of relative caregivers. This engaging and participatory workshop will share evidence-based assessment tools, strategies, and case studies to illuminate the implementation. Presenters will also update the participants on the submission status of this program to the evidence-based clearinghouses, and showcase how this program could partner with the CHN Kinship Navigation

Model to draw down federal reimbursement through FFPSA.Track: Practice & Caregivers Location: Crystal Ballroom M & N

Psychotropic Medications 101: The Essentials for Families and Professionals Involved in Child WelfareKristopher Kaliebe, Univerity of South Florida Catarolyn Glenn, University of South Florida

Children in the child welfare system are prescribed psychotropic medications at a much higher rate than the general public. Thus, at every level, those who interact with these children need an understanding of how these medications should be used, the characteristics of different types of medications, and the potential risks and benefits of medication treatment. In this workshop, the presenters will review classes of medications, common indications for medications, red flags to look for regarding inappropriate prescriptions, and alternatives to medication. Additional discussions will include case work examples of problems related to psychotropic medication and success stories from first-hand experience in working with children in the dependency system. The presenters will engage the audience in an interactive discussion to stimulate thought regarding these issues.Track: System & Program Leadership Location: Grand Ballroom 8B

Reflecting on the Work We Do: The Importance of Reflective Practice for Avoiding Vicarious TraumaKimberly Renk, University of Central Florida

Professionals working in child dependency systems are exposed to many difficult and traumatic situations involving children and families. As a result, these professionals are at risk for the experience of vicarious trauma and consequent burnout and attrition. Nonetheless, reflective practices, including reflective supervision and consultation, can help professionals review and make sense of the details of the situations themselves and their perceptions of and feelings about these situations. These practices are important for helping these professionals remain engaged in their work, reduce their burnout, and manage their vicarious trauma potential. These outcomes help everyone! This workshop will work to define reflective supervision/consultation and discuss ways to incorporate such reflective practices into child dependency systems and the benefits of doing so. Case examples based on work being done throughout Florida will be used as illustrations.Track: Practice & Caregivers Location: Grand Ballroom 13 & 14


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Suitability Assessments and Access to Residential Treatment for Dependent ChildrenCassandra Watson, QEN Program, Magellan Medicaid AdministrationJessica Johnson, Florida Department of Children and Families

In this workshop, the presenters will provide detailed information regarding the suitability assessment process. This process is exclusive to dependent children and was established as a legislative initiative to ensure the placement of dependent children and adolescents into the appropriate level of mental health residential treatment. The presenters will provide education regarding why a suitability assessment may be required, the available levels of care, who should be referred, the steps to complete this process, who is able to conduct a suitability assessment, recommendation options, and what happens following completion of the assessment. The presenters will also provide an extended Q&A session.Track: System & Program Leadership Location: Crystal Ballroom K & L

The Group Care Quality Standards Assessment: Results from the Statewide PilotShamra Boel-Studt, Florida State University Zandra Odum, Florida Department of Children and Families

The Group Care Quality Standards workgroup was convened by the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) and the Florida Coalition for Children to develop quality standards for residential group homes. The standards aim to enhance the use of evidence-supported services and promote quality that surpasses the minimum thresholds assessed through licensing. Drawing upon published research, the Group Care Quality Standards were finalized in August 2015. In collaboration with DCF, the Florida Institute for Child Welfare developed and piloted a multidimensional assessment designed to evaluate the extent to which practices in Florida’s group homes align with the standards. In this presentation, we will discuss the Group Care Quality Standards Assessment and preliminary findings from the statewide pilot. We will discuss next steps including the statewide validation study and how the upcoming changes to group care outlined in the Family First Prevention Services Act may be incorporated.Track: Practice & Caregivers Location: Crystal Ballroom P & Q

We Need to be Heard: Youth in Foster Care PanelJanelle King, Florida Department of Children and FamiliesStudent Panel

This panel workshop will include youth from the Class of 2019’s Florida Youth Leadership Academy (FYLA). FYLA is a youth leadership and mentorship program for youth ages 15 to 18 who all are involved in Florida’s Child Welfare System. The mission of FYLA is to inspire young leaders through building healthy relationships, exploring leadership development, and actively engaging within their communities. The youth will start off by sharing on the panel specifically about their challenges of and lessons learned while living in their foster and group home placements. Then, they will identify how the system has positively influenced and impacted them. Finally, the youth will highlight recommendations to better engage and involve them in planning and decision-making processes. The panel will conclude with an audience Q&A. Track: Practice & Caregivers Location: Palms Ballroom, Canary 1

Who’s Talking to Your Child? What You Need to Know about Internet SafetyLytisha Anderson, Sunshine Health Heather Ford, Sunshine Health

The internet has changed the way children interact with the world. They have ready access to in-depth knowledge, tools to express their creativity, and people from all over the world. With that access, children — particularly vulnerable children — are at increased risk of victimization. This workshop will discuss the risks children face online and on mobile devices, warning signs, practical strategies to monitor your child’s internet safety, and how to talk to your child about safe activities.Track: Practice & CaregiversLocation: Palms Ballroom, Canary 3


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Welcome Dinner Buffet Provided5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

The Welcome Dinner Buffet is included in your conference registration fee.Location: Crystal Ballroom GHJ

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Be a part of our Twitter, and Facebook feeds. Share your experience at the 2019 Child Protection Summit using the #strongteamsstrongerfamilies and #dcfsummit2019 hashtags.

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WEDNESDAY December 18, 2019Continental Breakfast Provided7:30 AM – 8:30 AMLocation: Crystal Ballroom GHJ

Workshop Session E8:30 AM – 9:45 AM

2019 Developments in Dependency Case & Statutory LawStephanie Zimmerman, Florida Department of Children and Families Meredith Hall, Florida Department of Children and Families

This presentation will inform all child welfare professionals about case and statutory law released since last year’s summit that has an impact on the dependency process. The cases to be discussed will address various subjects, including procedures that must be observed when a dependency case is litigated, grounds for an adjudication of dependency, and grounds for termination of parental rights. This presentation will also highlight the laws passed during the 2019 legislative session that will have the most significant impact on Florida’s children and child welfare stakeholders. The presenters will offer practical tips to audience members of how to ensure that their daily practice is in conformity with Florida law. THIS WORKSHOP WAS APPROVED BY THE DEPENDENCY COURT IMPROVEMENT PANEL.Track: Legal, DCIP Location: Grand Ballroom 8A

A Relationship-Based Approach to Visitation for Incarcerated FathersTerry Harrak, Youth Law CenterRachel Barr, Georgetown University

Among males who are younger than 20 years of age and in custody, approximately 15% are fathers (Sedlak & Bruce, 2010). Many of these incarcerated teenage fathers describe strong motivations to stay involved in their children’s lives and to parent effectively. Because they are incarcerated, they often struggle to develop the

necessary skills to develop a strong bond with their child. In this workshop participants will learn the key components to relationship-based intervention and the value of a two-generation approach to breaking the cycle of incarceration. Dr. Rachel Barr of Georgetown University will provide a review of her research. The workshop will include hands-on activities including creating mock visitation spaces the promote enhanced parent-child interactions and improved communication.Track: Practice & Caregivers Location: Grand Ballroom 3 & 4

Background Screening in Child WelfareSherry Smyly, Florida Department of Children and Families RaeJohné Peterson, Florida Abuse Hotline

What do you know about the background screening process? Beyond asking an individual to be fingerprinted for background screening purposes, do you understand the screening process? Background screening is an important part of the child welfare system of care and helps to ensure a child’s safety. In this workshop, presenters will provide guidance on the background screening process for those required to conduct screenings for child welfare purposes. The attendees will gain an understanding of several areas of background screening, including Level 1 name-based screening versus Level 2 fingerprint-based screening, Chapter 435 exemptions from disqualification, child abuse history, and use of the clearinghouse, which is operated by the Agency for Health Care Administration. (Repeats during Session D)Track: System & Program Leadership Location: Grand Ballroom 5 & 6

Chess vs Checkers: Which Game Will You Choose?: Child Welfare EditionAlger Studstill, Jr., Florida Department of Children and Families

Chess and checkers have become household activities enjoyed by many as hobbies; however, these games are also very serious, as there are tournaments that take place around the world for each of them. As leaders in child welfare there is always a decision to be made, and with the right strategies in place those decisions can have a positive impact on a family’s life and on the organization; however, the opposite is also true if a bad decision is made. This workshop will explore unique leadership styles and strategies through the games of chess and checkers. Leaders will be challenged to understand their role, but also to make a wise decision as to which game they will play when they show up as a leader every day. These


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core leadership principles will build the skills of any new leader, encourage the mid-level leader, and even challenge the senior leader to play the game of chess or checkers. (Repeats during Session D)Track: System & Program Leadership Location: Grand Ballroom 9 & 10

Confessions From the Field: Resilience, Passion, and Child WelfareCarol Edwards, Florida State UniversityKristyn Robinson, Big Bend Community-Based Care

Individuals enter the field of child welfare to make a difference in the lives of children and families due to personal experiences, or a deep commitment to service. However, the demands of the field and exposure to trauma may create stress and burnout that leads to discouragement or high turnover. This session will feature stories of resilience, coping strategies, and self-care practices that lead to fulfilling child welfare careers.Track: Practice & Caregivers Location: Grand Ballroom 8B

Evaluation of Specialized Treatment Programs for Crossover YouthLodi Rohrer, University of South FloridaFlandra Ismajli, University of South Florida

This workshop will present information about the evaluation of three specialized treatment programs for crossover youth: minors who are involved, or at risk of involvement, with both the child welfare and juvenile justice systems. The goal of these programs is to prevent deeper involvement with these systems. Workshop participants will learn about the characteristics of youth served, program models, and evidence-based treatment approaches, strengths, and challenges of program implementation, and youth and family outcomes.Track: System & Program Leadership Location: Grand Ballroom 13 & 14

Gang Sex Trafficking: What You Need to Know If You Work with JuvenilesMarina Anderson, Florida Department of Children and Families

Gangs conduct criminal activity in all 50 states. Although most gang activity is concentrated in major urban areas, gangs also are proliferating in rural and suburban areas as gang members flee increasing law enforcement pressure in urban areas. During this session, attendees will learn to recognize signs of gang involvement, including gang

tattoos, terminology, graffiti, and hand signals. Attendees will also be able to recognize the warning signs and risk factors of youth gang recruitment. Additionally, this session will discuss the female’s role in gangs and how gang sex trafficking differs from other forms of trafficking.Track: Practice & Caregivers Location: Grand Ballroom 7A

Healing Early Childhood Court Families: Court Team Lessons Learned From Infancy to ToddlerhoodKimberly Renk, University of Central FloridaAngie Hilken, Kinder Konsulting & Parents, TooAshley Foster, Community-Based Care of Central FloridaKristen Harlow Giesegh, One Hope UnitedThe Honorable Alicia Latimore, Ninth Judicial Circuit

Families who are identified for Early Childhood Court programs present with a multitude of difficulties. Given these families’ usual profile of difficulties, Early Childhood Court teams utilize a variety of evidence-based interventions in an effort to have the young children in these families reach permanency in a timely fashion while helping mothers and fathers return to parenting their young children when possible. To achieve the most optimal outcomes for Early Childhood Court families, these interventions must be sequenced and timed strategically with support and oversight from case managers and court coordinators. This workshop will discuss the lessons learned by the Early Childhood Court team in Florida’s Ninth Judicial Circuit as their team has made their own developmental progression from infancy to toddlerhood while serving diverse families with complex issues. Case examples based on work being done in the Ninth Judicial Circuit will be used to highlight key points. THIS WORKSHOP WAS APPROVED BY THE DEPENDENCY COURT IMPROVEMENT PANELTrack: Legal, DCIP Location: Grand Ballroom 11 & 12

Healing Trauma: A Collaborative Approach to Supporting Families with Young ChildrenClarissa DeWitt, Center for Child CounselingKathleen Alexis, Fifteenth Judicial CircuitLaura Fleischman, Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach CountyDarcy Lowell, Child First, Inc.

Learn how the Center for Child Counseling works within the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit’s Early Childhood Court to help bring about positive change in the most challenging families. Traditional case plans rarely address the root problems of maltreatment. Science has shown that stable,

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nurturing relationships can heal trauma, buffer toxic stress, and address the multi-generational cycle of adversity. This unique collaboration shifts how we work with families in the dependency system focusing on the use of the Child First model. Child First is an evidence-based, two-generation model that works with families, providing intensive, home-based services. Child First utilizes a team approach that includes a trauma-trained mental health clinician whose primary intervention is in child parent psychotherapy and a care coordinator who helps to stabilize families by linking them to needed resources in the community and helping strengthen executive functioning.Track: System & Program Leadership Location: Palms Ballroom, Canary 1

Intentional Engagement: Establishing a Foundation to Build Successful PartnershipsErika Evans, University of South Florida

Strengthening engagement is a key factor in establishing successful and effective partnerships. This holds true in many areas of an individual’s life, whether it be professional or personal. From networking for career opportunities to social interactions, communication is integral to establishing connection and is used on a daily basis. However, when engagement is not intentional, the ability to form a successful partnership decreases and the expected mutual outcome is not always achieved. This workshop will discuss the importance of using core competencies when working with individuals to strengthen engagement and describe key concepts of intentional engagement. This workshop will also discuss strategies to enhance engagement through the use of purposeful contacts and motivational interviewing.Track: Practice & Caregivers Location: Palms Ballroom, Canary 4

Introduction to Florida’s Juvenile Justice SystemElizabeth Phillips, Florida Department of Juvenile JusticeAshley Schwab, Florida Department of Juvenile JusticeJohnny Alderman, Florida Department of Juvenile Justice

Youth involved with the child welfare system can sometimes “cross over” and become involved with the juvenile delinquency system. Partnership and collaboration between the two systems are essential to providing holistic support and services to these youth. This workshop will include a panel of juvenile justice professionals from the residential and probation program areas and the Office of Youth and Family Advocacy. The panel will describe the Department of

Juvenile Justice’s (DJJ) structure and explain how a youth’s case moves through the juvenile justice system. Workshop participants will learn about DJJ processes, data collection, collaborations, program areas, crossover youth activities, and system improvement efforts. Track: Practice & Caregivers Location: Grand Ballroom 1 & 2

Introduction to Works: A New Generation ofPurchasing Card Approval TechnologyKaren Lee, Florida Department of Children and FamiliesChristina Davis, Florida Department of Children and Families

This presentation is designed for current Purchasing Card holders of the Department of Children and Families and their supervisors. The workshop will include a broad but informative, interactive examination of the new approval system and processes. Works is a web-based system that will replace the outdated technology currently offered by the FLAIR system. Participants will be given an overall narrative of Works and how it will affect the use of the employee’s currently issued State of Florida Purchasing Card. Presenters will lead participants in a discussion of the new approval process as well as provide tips and suggestions for transition from the current approval system to Works. Additionally, information will be shared regarding the training requirements, tools for meeting new requirements as well as provide a view of the Works system which goes live September 6, 2019.Track: Practice Location: Crystal Ballroom P & Q

Joint Investigations in Child CareDinah Davis, Florida Department of Children and FamiliesDavid Tucker, Florida Department of Children and Families

Statewide, there are 7,000 child care arrangements under Florida Department of Children and Families(DCF) authority, representing both facilities and homes. The available total capacity for children is 664.644. Each year, the (DCF) receives over 1,500 complaint allegations for licensing standards including abuse and/or neglect. Allegations of abuse and/or neglect in child care settings are reported to the abuse hotline and often result in an institutional abuse report. Coordination between the child protective investigator and the licensing inspector is required in s. 39.302(1), F.S. to conduct a joint investigation. This workshop will provide a brief overview of the child care program and describe the licensing inspector and child protective investigators roles/

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responsibilities for investigating institutional allegations. Additionally, the benefits of the joint investigation process will be demonstrated: timely communication, sharing of information, and sound case resolution.Track: Practice & Caregivers Location: Crystal Ballroom E & F

Kinship Navigation: Implementing Evidenced-Based Practices in Support for CaregiversLarry Cooper, Children’s Home NetworkDr. Kerry Littlewood, AAJ Research and Evaluation, Inc.Jessica Johnson, Florida Department of Children and Families

This presentation will offer an exciting overview of what we know about the Family First Prevention Services Act and Kinship Navigation. Local and national experts will provide important updates and key lessons learned through an implementation science lens for establishing an evidenced-based approach community kinship navigation model. The Children’s Home Network will offer information on key facilitators and barriers for system-of-care readiness for the implementation of a Kinship Navigator program. Participants will learn about what FFPSA and GAP means for the future of Florida’s child welfare system. (Repeats during Session C)Track: System & Program Leadership Location: Crystal Ballroom M & N

Natural Mentoring: Using Normalcy to Promote Relationships for Youth in Residential Group CareGina Fazio, Place of HopeAaron Gentry, Florida Department of Children and Families

This workshop will show how application of Florida’s normalcy practice for youth in residential group care provides opportunities for natural mentoring, which leads to improved outcomes. This aligns with existing research regarding non-parental adult and child connections and the encouragement of pro-social behaviors. The presentation is comprised of two parts. In the first portion, Florida’s normalcy rule (39.4091, Florida Statutes) will be presented as both a mandate and roadmap to engage youth in the community in order to form natural mentoring relationships. Research suggesting natural mentoring relationships have positive effects on youth outcomes will be incorporated into this section. In the second portion, practical examples from the Southeast Region will be provided, highlighting how the application of normalcy and cultivation of natural mentoring

relationships has led to positive outcomes. The workshop will include a discussion of barriers and solutions and much more.Track: Practice & Caregivers Location: Crystal Ballroom K & L

Social Worker Safety Tactics: Mindset for SurvivalTimothy Pupke, Pinellas County Sheriff’s OfficeRyan Armstrong, Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office

Worker safety is not just for inside the office building. As child welfare professionals, worker safety extends to the home you visit, the doctor’s office you walk into, and much more. In this workshop, the presenter will discuss the true potential for violence while performing your job in child protection and social service. This workshop will use specific case studies to help you examine the criminal thought process, detect pre-threat indicators, and read body language. Attendees will leave this workshop with practical tips on how to have a mindset for survival.Track: Practice & Caregivers Location: Crystal Ballroom C & D

The First Years Matter: Tools for Brain BuildersCourtnie Wheeless, Florida Department of EducationAmber Gibbens, Florida Department of Education

50% of the children in out-of-home care in Florida are from birth to 5 years old (as of 12/31/2018). Science has proven that these are the most critical years for brain development. While genetics play a role in how our brains develop, recent science shows how life experiences in the first years of our lives change the architecture of the developing brain, either for better or for worse. This workshop will discuss early childhood brain development and the importance of family engagement and quality early learning programs. Tools and resources will be shared to empower participants as brain builders!Track: Practice & Caregivers Location: Palms Ballroom, Canary 2

The Value of Conducting Neurodevelopmental Trauma Assessments on Children in Child WelfareJim Henry, Children’s Trauma Assessment CenterAmy Perricone, Children’s Trauma Assessment Center

The states of Michigan and Colorado have embraced the value of comprehensive neurodevelopmental trauma assessments for children in child welfare in determining the potential impact to multiple areas of functioning including

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relationships, learning, regulation, and perceptions. This workshop will provide key findings that support the necessity of implementing trauma-informed assessments that provide a “blueprint” to improving child welfare outcomes. The framework for trauma assessments that includes testing and interviewing will be detailed. Creating resiliency-based interventions that demand trauma-informed, evidence-supported/based interventions will be provided to participants.Track: System & Program Leadership Location: Palms Ballroom, Canary 3

What to Do When You’ve Done EverythingDesirae Allen, Children’s Home Society of FloridaDusty Pye, Lutheran Services Florida Health Systems

In this workshop, participants will hear about the need for and development of Family Crisis Coordination for youth who are high utilizers of crisis stabilization units and have either poor engagement in services or have had attempts of recovery with all identifiable services. The need for leaders to buy in and innovate with this model will be reviewed. The presentation will describe the details of this non-traditional approach, including implementation, a methodology of reducing Baker Acts, and family engagement strategies. Participants will hear firsthand family stories and hear feedback directly from a caregiver involved with the program. Statistical evidence will be reviewed to show positive outcomes directly associated with a cost-benefit analysis.Track: System & Program Leadership Location: Crystal Ballroom A & B

Break9:45 AM – 10:00 AM

Closing General Session10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Opening Performance by FYLA Class of 2019 featuring Motivational Edge

Florida Youth Leadership Academy—Class of 2019 GraduationThe Florida Youth Leadership Academy (FYLA) kicked off its first class in December 2007 in Orlando, Florida. What initiated as a professional development project under the direction of Florida’s Department of Children and Families’ Child Welfare Leadership Program and Connected by 25, grew into a statewide mentorship and leadership program for youth involved in the child welfare system. The FYLA mentees that make up this year’s class are between the ages of 15 and 18, and are paired with an adult mentor who works in the child welfare system. Throughout the program year, FYLA youth and their mentors meet regularly in their local areas to focus on specific learning objectives, including networking, public speaking, resume-building, and interviewing skills. Additionally, mentors assist their youth in achieving their individualized goals that they set at the beginning of the year. The FYLA group travels four times throughout the program year to engage in several educational and leadership activities, including touring the State Capitol, Supreme Court, and college campuses across Florida. Each FYLA class concludes with a graduation ceremony during the annual Child Protection Summit.


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The Department of Children and Families thanks the conference planning team, and all of the statewide, regional, and community-based partners whose hard work, expertise, and commitment helped to make the 2019 Child Protection Summit a success.

Agency for Persons with DisabilitiesAK Consulting GroupCasey Family ProgramsChildren’s Legal ServicesCommunity-Based Care Lead Agencies and Service ProvidersDCF Communications OfficeDCF General ServicesDCF Office of Child WelfareDCF OperationsDCF Substance Abuse and Mental Health Program Office

Daniel MemorialFlorida Coalition Against Domestic ViolenceFlorida Coalition for ChildrenFlorida Department of EducationFlorida Department of HealthFlorida Department of Juvenile JusticeFlorida Early Childhood CourtsFlorida Institute for Child WelfareFlorida State Foster/Adoptive Parents AssociationFlorida Youth Leadership Academy (FYLA)Florida Youth SHINEFlorida’s Center for Child WelfareFlorida’s Children FirstFYLA MentorsGuardian ad LitemOffice of the State Courts Administrator

Special Thanks

From Homeless to HarvardLiz Murray, The Arthur Project

From homeless to Harvard...it is an unlikely turn of events. Liz Murray’s life is a triumph over adversity and a stunning example of the importance of dreaming big. Murray’s life as the child of cocaine-addicted parents in the Bronx was bitterly grim. There was never food in the house, everything was filthy, drugs were everywhere, and the welfare checks were spent before they arrived.

By age 15, Murray’s mom had died and she was homeless—living on the streets, riding the subway all night, and eating from dumpsters. Amidst this pain, Murray always imagined her life could be much better than it was. “I started to grasp the value of the lessons learned while living on the streets. I knew after overcoming those daily obstacles that next to nothing could hold me down.” Determined to take charge of her life, Murray finished high school in just two years and was awarded a full scholarship to Harvard University, all while camping out in New York City parks and subway stations. Murray’s story is exhilarating and inspirational. Her delivery is innocently honest, as she takes audiences on a very personal journey where she achieves the improbable.

Location: Palms Ballroom

101 . . . . . . . . . . . Five Points Technology Group, Inc.102 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Florida Virtual School107 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amazon Web Services108 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Families First of Florida109 . . . . .Florida Network of Youth and Family Services110 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Daniel Kids111 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Disabillity Rights Florida112 . . . . . . . Florida Abuse Hotline & Missing Children113 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oracle114 . . . . . . . . . . Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches, Inc.115 . . . . . . . . . . Invo Behavior and Therapy Services116 . . . . . . Keys to Independence (CBC of Central FL)117 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Northwoods118 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nova Southeastern University -

MHS in Child Protection120 . . . . . . . . .Springbrook Autism Behavioral Health121 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selfless Love Foundation122 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Public Consulting Group123 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prevent Child Abuse Florida124 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Step Up For Students125 . . . . University of Central Florida/College of Health

Professions and Sciences126 . . . . . . University of Florida Department of Family,

Youth and Community Sciences127 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Florida FAPA128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diona129 . . . . . . . . Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health130 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Children’s Home Network131 . . . . . . . . . . . . Children’s Behavioral Solutions132 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cerner133 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Casebook PBC134 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bikers Against Child Abuse135 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ACTION for Child Protection136 . . . University of South Florida / Florida KIDS Count137 . . . . . . . . . . The Center for Child Welfare at USF140 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OZ141 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Florida Certification Board142 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DCF Innovation Team143 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chrysalis Health Center, Inc.144 . . . .DCF - Adult Protective Services Program Office,

Suncoast Region145 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stabilify146 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mindshare Technology147 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Citrus Family Care Network148 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EY149 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deloitte103, 104 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sunshine Health105, 106 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accenture138, 139 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IBM

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Exhibit HallVisit conference exhibitors in the Crystal Ballroom GHJ.

Monday Exhibitor Meet & Greet: 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM

TuesdayExhibitor Hours: 7:30 AM – 10:00 AMExhibit Hall Closed 10:00 AM – 11:15 AMExhibitor Hours: 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM

WednesdayExhibitor Hours: 7:30 AM – 10:30 AM



Certificate of CompletionFor In-Service Training Hours

Florida Department of Children and Families2019 Child Protection SummitOrlando World Center Marriott8701 World Center DriveOrlando, Florida 32821December 16–18, 2019

The 2019 Child Protection Summit is pleased to share that in-service training hours will be available for the Summit general sessions, workshops, and circuit breakout sessions. These in-service training hours can be used toward your child welfare certification through the Florida Certification Board. Please keep a copy of your registration, conference program and this training log as documentation for your training records.

General SessionsTuesday, December 17 = 1.5 Hours I attended. Yes ___ No ___Wednesday, December 18 = 1.5 Hours I attended. Yes ___ No ___

Workshops A-ESession A, Tuesday, December 17 = 1.25 Hours I attended. Yes ___ No ___

Workshop Title: ___________________________________________________________________________________

Session B, Tuesday, December 17 = 1.25 Hours I attended. Yes ___ No ___

Workshop Title: ___________________________________________________________________________________

Session C, Tuesday, December 17 = 1.25 Hours I attended. Yes ___ No ___

Workshop Title: ___________________________________________________________________________________

Session D, Tuesday, December 17 = 1.25 Hours I attended. Yes ___ No ___

Workshop Title: ___________________________________________________________________________________

Session E, Wednesday, December 18 = 1.25 Hours I attended. Yes ___ No ___

Workshop Title: ___________________________________________________________________________________

Total In-Service Training Hours Claimed: _______________

By signing below, I hereby attest that I attended and completed the above workshops/sessions at the 2019 Child Protection Summit.

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