Description:

This presentation focuses on the factually and historically overlooked and marginalized parents/persons drawn into the child welfare system regarding their children and grandchildren.  As foster parents it is important to know how & why the system includes and supports Fathers, Parents in Prison and the Grandparents of the children we have placement of.  This presentation will provide the realities for these groups of people and the data points for perspective; the common threads regarding bias and discrimination among these groups; and the practical tips for how/why to find, include and support these important people in the life of the children and families in the system.  This will be an eye opening and enlightening presentation that will remind us of the importance of including and lifting-up all persons who love/support the children.

Upon completion, you will receive 1.25 hours of credit. 

Instructor(s)

Attorney at Law

Laurie V. Snell

Laurie V. Snell has spent nearly 30 years in private practice representing parents in family court in Jackson County Family Court in Kansas City, Missouri. Prior to private practice, Laurie was an Attorney for Juvenile Officer & Assistant Prosecutor. Laurie’s law degree is from University of Missouri, Kansas City and she is active in Missouri & Kansas Bar Associations, the ABA, KCMBA & AWL, including, past Chair of the Children & the Law; ABA/YLD. She was one of NCJFCJ’s 2021 Impact of the Year winners for her work with families during the pandemic in Jackson County Family Court and an ABA Center for Children in the Law Reunification Hero for 2023. Laurie also works on the vetting team for You Are The Power a force for justice for families through social media and other outlets.

Course curriculum

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    • Zoom Link
  2. 2

    • Survey