Moving Beyond Case Review: The Role of the MDT Facilitator

Moving Beyond Case Review: The Role of the MDT Facilitator

Brief Overview: This recorded resource presentation is based on a collaborative project of the four Regional Children’s Advocacy Centers to develop a conceptual model for MDT leadership. A Regional panel will present information from a recently published TTA Brief, “Beyond Case Review: The Value of the Team Facilitator in the Multidisciplinary Team/Children’s Advocacy Center Model,” and discuss data from a recent inventory of professionals who currently serve in MDT leadership roles. Expert Presenters: Sue Ascione (NRCAC), Vicky Gwiasda (WRCAC), Greg Flett (SRCAC) Sue Ascione is currently a Training Specialist with the Northeast Regional Children’s Advocacy Center (NRCAC). She has served…

A Friendly Intro to Evaluation and Why It Matters

A Friendly Intro to Evaluation and Why It Matters

Brief Overview: Do you have a love/hate relationship with data? Do you ever wonder what it’s all for? Are you interested in using data to grow or improve your work but don’t know where to start? This workshop is for you! This session will help participants restore faith in data and reflect on the important role data can play in serving children better. We will introduce you to some simple terms, tools and techniques to help you get started on your data utilization journey. Expert Presenters: Nora Robinson, MSW, strategy director for WithInsight, helps organizations think and act strategically, from…

Implementation of Measurement Based Care at CACs

Implementation of Measurement Based Care at CACs

Brief Overview: Working in a CAC, we know how effective and impactful our services are because we see it every day, but how do we communicate that to others without data? How do we know that some of the recommendations we give to clients are appropriate and specific? This presentation will give an overview of the benefits of using a team approach to utilize screening measures related to client symptoms starting at the forensic interview. Supports and implementation strategies will be shared. Expert Presenter: Dr. Amelia Siders, Ph.D., is the Director of Clinical Practice Development and Education for Children’s Advocacy…

Drug Exposed Children and Infants: Part 1 & 2

Drug Exposed Children and Infants: Part 1 & 2

Brief Overview: With the legalization of medical and recreational marijuana in many states and the increase in prescription drug abuse, the issue of substance exposed newborns and drug endangered children continues to be in important topic for the many professionals that serve women of child-bearing age, pregnant women and young families. This presentation will provide an overview of the impacts of prenatal drug and alcohol exposure including the latest information about the impact of exposures to marijuana and prescription drugs. It will outline the effects of parental substance use/abuse on mothers, infants, children & families and outline a plan for…