COMMUNITY CONVERSATION SERIES 2024

Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Trauma Informed Care: Honoring Families, Communities, and Culture

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Session #4:

Spotlight on Safe and Secure Baby Court

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Description: 

 A history and description of the programs will be shared, along with examples of research and evidence that supports the efficacy of the program model as Trauma Informed Care for infants and families. The speakers will share examples of how the program "keeps babies in mind" and honors families, communities, and culture. The discussion will include an opportunity for small group discussion and questions and answer session with each program.

Guest speakers:  

• Hon. Lia Stuhlsatz, Family Court Judge

• Jessica Karten, BSW, Safe & Secure Baby Court Social Worker
• Amanda Venturino, Director of Family Services and Women Services
• Sandra Hayes, BSW, SSBC Care Coordinator/Social Worker
• Julie Connelly, LCSW, Safe and Secure Baby Court Care Coordinator/Social Worker
• Ashley Matthews, BSW, Specialty Court Social Worker

Virtual Event

8:30-10:30am  Presentation and Discussion

Registration fee:

- RIAIMH Members:  NO COST with active 2024 membership

- Non-Members:  $40/session

- Undergraduate and Graduate Students:  NO COST with valid student email entered during registration

CEUs:   

- NASW (Social Work) Continuing Education Units 

$30/session (small online CC fee applied)

- CELP (Center for Early Learning Professionals) contact hour

no cost for participants

IECMH-Competencies toward IECMH-Endorsement® - suggested competencies noted on event participation certificate. Suggested competencies for this session: Systems Expertise: Community Resources (1h); Law, Regulation, and Policy: Government, law, and regulation (1h). IMH Endorsement® applicants may select other appropriate IMH Competencies® 

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