Title
Category
Credits
Event date
Cost
Understanding Bias and Impacts on Engagement
  • Program Managers
  • Social Worker
  • Supervisors
  • English
  • 6.00 Participation
$0.00
Through a series of interventions and strategies, you will learn how to interrupt unconscious bias and address subtle acts of exclusion. You will develop behaviors that reflect Cultural Competence; engage in discussions about the negative effects of stereotypes, microaggressions, and bias on effective case work; and practice courageous conversations to develop appropriate responses to these issues.
Indian Child Welfare Policy Training
  • Area Administrators
  • Program Managers
  • Social Worker
  • Supervisors
  • English
  • 6.00 Participation
$0.00
This course provides key information incorporating changes necessary to comply with Washington State Supreme Court decisions, In re Dependency of Z.J.G. and M.E.J.G. and In re Dependency of G.J.A. The training introduces content that sets the stage for applying the revisions to the Indian Child Welfare Policies and Procedures throughout practice in Washington State.    
Working with Immigrant Communities
  • Area Administrators
  • Program Managers
  • Social Worker
  • Supervisors
  • 3.00 Participation
$0.00
People born outside of the United States often face challenges when adjusting to life in a new culture. Immigrant communities may encounter xenophobia, racism, discrimination and bigotry.This workshop helps you better engage and support immigrant communities by looking at different factors related to human migration and race. You will learn how to anticipate core challenges immigrant communities typically face and integrate skills to improve cross-cultural communication.
Strategies for Effectively Engaging in Cross Cultural Conflict
  • Area Administrators
  • Program Managers
  • Social Worker
  • Supervisors
  • 3.00 Participation
$0.00
In this workshop you will develop your skills for engaging when tension exists across cultures. Strategies include how to engage when you offend, how to engage when you are offended, and how to engage when you witness an offense. You will learn how best to approach these tense and challenging situations through vignettes, role play, and small and large group discussion.
DCYF Program Managers Conference 2025
  • Program Managers
  • 12.00 Participation
05/28/2025
$0.00
The annual Program Managers Conference brings together DCYF staff who oversee programs and projects across the agency for two days of learning, networking and inspiration.