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Strengthening Protective Factors Through Home Visiting: A Child Welfare Perspective

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During this webinar, the presenter defines the five protective factors, discusses how home visiting interventions improve family protective factors, and shares ways to recognize protective capacity in families. Click here to view this training. Please submit a short summary or a certificate (if received) to Alexis to receive 1 hour of continuing education.

What Works for Addiction and Child Welfare?

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In this module, addiction and recovery interventions and their relevance to child welfare practice are discussed. The module covers screening for problematic alcohol use and useful tools. Three psychosocial interventions that work well for addiction are covered: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and 12-Step Facilitation. Substance abuse is prevalent in child welfare cases. Casework

Navigating Autism in the Child Welfare System

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This webinar, hosted by the Florida Institute for Child Welfare, provides an integrated overview of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and its intersection with the child welfare system. The first half of the session introduces foundational knowledge on autism, including early signs, diagnostic processes, and the importance of timely early intervention. The second half focuses on