Understanding and Applying New Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) Requirements for QRTP Placements

Event Description

Online registration is closed.  To register, email Tram Nguyen at tnguyen@mnbars.org by 11:00 am on Feb. 7th.

Remote participation only.

To ensure child well-being for children and youth placed in a children’s residential facility and/or foster residence setting, Minnesota fully implemented the court review requirements of the Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) on September 30, 2021. This course will identify the steps for placement in a Qualified Residential Treatment Program (QRTP), outline new requirements for QRTP assessment of the child by a qualified individual and engagement of a family and permanency team, and identify changes in the court process for review of voluntary and involuntary QRTP placements.

Speakers:

Jennifer Eichten, Children’s Justice Initiative Attorney, Minnesota Department of Human Services
Paul Minehart, ETV Program Coordinator, Minnesota Department of Human Services
Rebecca Vanden Hanen, Children’s Justice Initiative (CJI) Program Staff Attorney, State Court Administrator’s Office

CLE Credits:

1.0 Standard CLE Credits | Event Code: 441254

Cost:

Children & the Law Section Member: $5
MSBA Member not in the Children & the Law Section: $10*
Non-MSBA Member: $15
Law Student: FREE

*Join the Children & the Law Section:  Not a Section Member? Sign up now and then contact Tram Nguyen at tnguyen@mnbars.org to attend this CLE for Free!

Deadline to register: February 3, 2022

Remote Participation: Remote instructions will be emailed to you the day prior to the event.

Payments: Due to the pandemic, accounting staff have limited access to the office making the processing of checks difficult. We request that you register online or over the phone by credit card whenever possible. If you need assistance, please contact the program manager.  If you must pay by check, please use this registration form.

Cancellations: Need to cancel? Please see our cancellation policy .

Accommodations: The MSBA is 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.  Please provide notification at least 72 hours 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

 

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DATE
Monday, February 7, 2022
TIME

12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

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