Training Institutes
The National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) offers a professional development workshop series designed specifically for child welfare workers and administrators in reservation, urban, and state settings. Training Institutes cover a variety of topics related to children’s issues in the areas of child welfare, mental health, the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 (ICWA), and traditional parenting methods. Training Institutes are offered three to four times a year in different locations.
October 28-30, 2008, Portland,Oregon
Monarch Hotel
12566 SE 93rd Avenue
Clackamas, OR 97015
For Reservations: (800) 492-8700
Hotel provides the following:
. Complimentary airport shuttle service
. Shuttle service up to one mile radius of hotel
. Free Wi-Fi
. Free Parking
. Clackamas Town Center Mall two blocks from hotel
. Clackamas Promenade adjacent to hotel
. 20 Restaurants within walking distance
. On-site restaurant/lounge
Indicate that you are with the NICWA room block. The room rate is $85.00 per room (single), plus tax. This rate is guaranteed through October 3, 2008. Reservations must be guaranteed with a credit card or deposit. Cancellations must be made 24 hours prior to scheduled arrival date to avoid charges from the hotel.
ICWA, Basic
Trainer: Patty Elofson, NICWA Consultant
Price: $375 ($50 earlybird discount available until October 14, 2008)
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This workshop is designed to give the participant basic skills in Indian child welfare. It introduces the worker to principles, concepts, and skills of interviewing, assessment, and case management. This workshop is designed to provide the child welfare worker with an understanding of the historical context within which practice has developed. It examines the cultural issues with regard to Indian child welfare and presents an overview of child welfare services.
Family-Centered Services
Trainer: Pam Hammond, NICWA Consultant
Price: $375 ($50 earlybird discount available until October 14, 2008)
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This workshop examines the delivery of family-centered services. It introduces the worker to the scope of such services and focuses on three main topics: providing family preservation services, assisting substance-abusing families, and providing family support services. The workshop is designed to provide the Indian child welfare (ICW) worker with an understanding of the importance of these services, which keep children with their own families, and the role of these services in child protection. The topics discussed are current priorities in Indian child welfare. The goal of this workshop is to enhance the capability of the ICW worker to provide services to children in their own homes.
Expert Witness Training
Trainer: TBD
Price: $375 ($50 earlybird discount available until October 14, 2008)
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Serving as a witness, whether in an actual court setting or giving a disposition, is a dreaded experience. To be an effective witness in court, the person testifying must be well prepared and able to communicate in a confident manner. This unique and practical workshop is recommended for any person—including social workers—who has a reason to testify in court.
October 2008 Training Institute Flier PDF
Upcoming Training Institutes
February 3-5, 2009 Portland, Oregon ~ Monarch Hotel
. ICWA Advanced. Positive Indian Parenting
. Project Management