Online registration is
closed. To register, email Tram Nguyen at tnguyen@mnbars.org.
The
Connecticut Department of Children and Families has recently been recognized in
the media
as paving the way for transformation of the child protection system,
including reducing out-of-home placements for children as well as racial
disparities in the system. Commissioner Dorantes and Deputy Commissioner
Hill-Lilly will share their knowledge, expertise, and experience in Connecticut
to combat racial disparities in the child protection system and prevent the
trauma of out-of-home
placements.
Speakers:
Commissioner Vannessa Dorantes,
Connecticut Department of Children and Families
Deputy
Commissioner Jodi Hill-Lilly, Executive Sponsor to Racial Justice at Connecticut
DCF
Zoe Stout, Legal Director, Connecticut Department of Children and
Families
CLE Credits:
1.0 Elimination of Bias CLE Credit approved | Event Code:
479799
Cost:
Children
& the Law Section Member: $5
MSBA Member not in the Children
& the Law Section: $10
Non-MSBA Member: $15
Law
Student/New Admittee: FREE
GALS/Social Workers: FREE (use promo code GALSW at checkout)
Registration Deadline: April 12, 2023. To
register after that time, email the program manager.
Remote Participation: Remote instructions will be
emailed to you the day prior to the event.
Payments/Cancellations: Please register online or over
the phone by credit card whenever possible. If you must pay by check, please use
this
registration form . Need to cancel? Please see our cancellation
policy .
Covid-19: We are currently following CDC
guidelines for Covid-19. For more information, please visit our website .
Accommodations: We are committed to creating
an inclusive environment in which all members can participate fully. If you need
reasonable accommodations to participate in this event, please notify the
program manager with at least 72 hours notice prior to the meeting to allow
sufficient time to make arrangements for accommodations. Thank you.
Program Manager: Tram
Nguyen | tnguyen@mnbars.org | 612-278-6316