5 Things LEGAL SYSTEM

5 THINGS EVERY FOSTER AND KINSHIP PLACEMENT SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE LEGAL SYSTEM

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ASA Now proudly presents an empowering and informative workshop: "5 Things Every Foster and Kinship Placement Should Know About the Legal System." This session is part of our caregiver series, designed to strengthen families and empower caregivers to interact authentically and effectively with at-risk children while also practicing self-care within a safe and supportive environment.

🌟 5 THINGS EVERY FOSTER AND KINSHIP PLACEMENT SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE LEGAL SYSTEM - IN PERSON TRAINING 🌟

🗓️ When: Thursday March 27th, 2025

⏰ Time: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

📍 Location: VIRTUAL

Training Info: Navigating the child welfare legal system is often one of the most significant challenges for families caring for a child in foster care. The complexities of the judicial system can be disorienting, frustrating, humbling, and, at times, deflating. Join ASA Now and Stuart & Blackwell, PLLC for this workshop where we will present the five essential aspects every foster and kinship placement should understand about the legal system. Additionally, we will provide forms and worksheets to assist you in staying organized and comprehending the developments in your child's case.

✨ Who can attend: This training is open to Kinship Caregivers, Licensed Foster Caregivers, Guardianship Caregivers for children who are under the custody of the Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS). It is also relevant for CASA, Attorneys, GAL, Juvenile Judges, Behavioral Health professionals, Licensing Agencies and staff, as well as any professionals working with children currently in the custody of Arizona DCS.

📜 Certificate: A 1.5-hour certificate of attendance will be provided

💲 Cost: There is a $10 workshop charge per family registration, per workshop date. Payment received will go directly to help offset the operation and maintenance cost of ASA Now

🤝 We have a limited amount of sponsorships available per event for families facing financial hardship. If you would like to be considered for a sponsorship please email us at events@asanow.org

🚨 Registration Deadline: March 25th @ 4 pm

For questions, call (623) 428-1592 or email events@asanow.org

Presenter Bio: Cory Stuart and Kristy Blackwell are the partners of Stuart & Blackwell, a family and juvenile law firm in Chandler, Arizona. Their firm was established in 2011, and together, they bring over 32 years of experience in litigating family law and juvenile matters. They handle various legal matters, including private placement adoptions, DCS adoption finalizations, interstate adoptions, dependency cases for foster/kinship parents, juvenile and adult guardianships, as well as estate planning. Both are fellows of the Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys, and Kristy was the President of the Arizona Adoption Coalition (2019-2022).

⚠️ Cancellations: Due to the time and effort that it takes to put these events together, we want you to be aware that there are NO REFUNDS or CREDITS.

Failing to attend or not notifying us will exclude you from attending future Trauma Tools Workshops. We understand that emergencies happen. If you are unable to attend, you MUST notify us ahead of scheduled arrival time and we ask that you give us as much notice as possible by calling 623-428-1592. Be sure to leave a voicemail or text if we don't answer.

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With Gratitude,

Angela Teachout

Susan Woodruff

Anika Robinson

'Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has". Margaret Mead
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