Facilitated Cohort To Support the Best Interest of the Child

This course explores the critical concept of the best interests of the child in child welfare. You will learn to identify factors such as the child's wishes, needs, safety, permanency, and well-being. Through case analyses, you will apply this framework to various scenarios, developing skills to advocate effectively while navigating legal, ethical, and cultural considerations, essential for articulating to the courts. Join us to become a more impactful advocate for children's rights in the child welfare system!

Target Audience

DCYF Social Workers (case carrying)
DCYF Social Workers (not case carrying)
DCYF Supervisors (case carrying)
DCYF Supervisors (not case carrying)

Learning Objectives

  • Identify the factors that courts and child welfare professionals need to consider when determining the best interests of the child, such as the child’s wishes, needs, safety, permanency, and well-being.​
  • Apply the best interests of the child framework to various case scenarios and decision-making points in child welfare.​
  • Recognize and address the challenges and dilemmas that may arise when balancing the best interests of the child with other legal, ethical, and cultural considerations.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 3.00 Participation
    Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Course opens: 
11/05/2024
Course expires: 
12/31/2035

Available Credit

  • 3.00 Participation
    Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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DCYF Alliance Facilitated Cohort To Support the Best Interest of the Child