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Cultural Connections Room TBD
Individual tribes will provide an overview of their traditions, beliefs, resources, activities, etc.
Workshop Objectives: Participants will: 1) learn about cultural differences between tribes; 2) learn about
tribal resources, activities, etc.; and 3) learn how to help foster children become culturally connected.
Presented by: Tribes to be determined
Individual tribes will provide an overview of their traditions, beliefs, resources, activities, etc.
Workshop Objectives: Participants will: 1) learn about cultural differences between tribes; 2) learn about
tribal resources, activities, etc.; and 3) learn how to help foster children become culturally connected.
Presented by: Tribes to be determined
Working Together to Serve Oklahoma's Children Room TBD
This workshop will discuss the development and evolution of the Tribal/State Collaboration Work Group.
Results of the Six Area Strategic Planning Meetings will be discussed. The impact of this work form both a
state and a tribal perspective will be discussed.
Workshop Objectives: Participants will gain: 1) an understanding of the impact that positive collaboration
can have on children and families; 2) an awareness of the work of the Tribal/State Collaboration Work
Group; and 3) an understanding of the need to continue to find positive ways of working together and
identifyying those opportunities for collaboration.
Presented by: Ann Davis, Tribal Coordinator, Children and Family Services Division, Oklahoma State
Department of Human Services; Billye Leitka, ICW Specialist, Indian Child Welfare Program, Seminole Nation
This workshop will discuss the development and evolution of the Tribal/State Collaboration Work Group.
Results of the Six Area Strategic Planning Meetings will be discussed. The impact of this work form both a
state and a tribal perspective will be discussed.
Workshop Objectives: Participants will gain: 1) an understanding of the impact that positive collaboration
can have on children and families; 2) an awareness of the work of the Tribal/State Collaboration Work
Group; and 3) an understanding of the need to continue to find positive ways of working together and
identifyying those opportunities for collaboration.
Presented by: Ann Davis, Tribal Coordinator, Children and Family Services Division, Oklahoma State
Department of Human Services; Billye Leitka, ICW Specialist, Indian Child Welfare Program, Seminole Nation
Treatment Options for At Risk Youth: Room TBD
Strength-Based Vs. Evidence-Based
Workshop Description:
Workshop Objectives:
Presented by: Daniel Winkler, Natchez Trace Youth Academy
Strength-Based Vs. Evidence-Based
Workshop Description:
Workshop Objectives:
Presented by: Daniel Winkler, Natchez Trace Youth Academy
Title 10 Updates Room TBD
Workshop Description:
Workshop Objectives:
Presented by: Bonnie Clift, Assistant General Counsel, Oklahoma State Department of Human Services
Workshop Description:
Workshop Objectives:
Presented by: Bonnie Clift, Assistant General Counsel, Oklahoma State Department of Human Services
Tribal Title IV-E Options According to the Fostering Room TBD
Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act
This workshop will provide a discussion and information regarding the direct Title IV-E funding option
available to Federally recognized tribes. A brief outline of the elements of IV-E to include maintenance,
administrative, and training costs will be explored. Basic information on maintenance, administrative, and
training costs included in IV-E requirements will also be provided. An announcement will be made on the
Tribes who applied for and received IV-E grants nationwide.
Workshop Objectives: Participants will be able to: 1) understand the requirements for direct Title IV-E
funding available to Tribes as related to Public Law 110-351 (The Fostering Connections and Increasing
Adoptions Act of 2008), sections 471-479 (Title IV-E) of the Social Security Act, and 45 CFR 1355 and 1356; 2)
understand the elements (maintenance, training, and administration) in IV-E; and 3) identify Tribes
receiving the IV-E grants across the nation.
Presented by: Nanette Bishop, Program Specialist, Administration for Children and Families/Children's
Bureau, Region VI; Dana Huckabee, Program Specialist, Administration for Children and Families/Children's
Bureau, Region VI
Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act
This workshop will provide a discussion and information regarding the direct Title IV-E funding option
available to Federally recognized tribes. A brief outline of the elements of IV-E to include maintenance,
administrative, and training costs will be explored. Basic information on maintenance, administrative, and
training costs included in IV-E requirements will also be provided. An announcement will be made on the
Tribes who applied for and received IV-E grants nationwide.
Workshop Objectives: Participants will be able to: 1) understand the requirements for direct Title IV-E
funding available to Tribes as related to Public Law 110-351 (The Fostering Connections and Increasing
Adoptions Act of 2008), sections 471-479 (Title IV-E) of the Social Security Act, and 45 CFR 1355 and 1356; 2)
understand the elements (maintenance, training, and administration) in IV-E; and 3) identify Tribes
receiving the IV-E grants across the nation.
Presented by: Nanette Bishop, Program Specialist, Administration for Children and Families/Children's
Bureau, Region VI; Dana Huckabee, Program Specialist, Administration for Children and Families/Children's
Bureau, Region VI
Connecting with Youth in Care Room TBD
This workshop will assist participants in exploring the barriers that youth in care face and how these barriers
lead to risky behavior. Participants will leave the workshop with strategies to build supportive relationships
with youth in care and encourage youth to develop other supportive relationships.
Workshop Objectives: Participants will be able to: 1) identify the barriers that youth in care face and why
these barriers may lead to risky behavior; 2) identify characteristics of healthy relationships between youth
workers and young people; and 3) identify five ways to connect with youth in care.
Presented by: Stacy Williams, Independent Living Specialist, University of Oklahoma National Resource
Center for Youth Services
This workshop will assist participants in exploring the barriers that youth in care face and how these barriers
lead to risky behavior. Participants will leave the workshop with strategies to build supportive relationships
with youth in care and encourage youth to develop other supportive relationships.
Workshop Objectives: Participants will be able to: 1) identify the barriers that youth in care face and why
these barriers may lead to risky behavior; 2) identify characteristics of healthy relationships between youth
workers and young people; and 3) identify five ways to connect with youth in care.
Presented by: Stacy Williams, Independent Living Specialist, University of Oklahoma National Resource
Center for Youth Services
| Session III |
Session III Monday, November 9, 2009 03:15 p.m. - 04:45 p.m.
Ethical Issues in Tribal Court Room TBD
This presentation will focus on the ethical issues confronting attorneys tribal courts. Cultural differences and
procedures differ from state and federal courts based upon tribal codes , procedures, and customs.
Confidentiality issues confronting clients, child welfare workers, attorneys, and judges will be identified and
addressed in this workshop. (1.5 hours of Continuing Legal Education in Ethics pending)
Workshop Objectives: Participants will be able to: 1) identify ethical issues confronting attorneys in tribal
court proceedings; 2) recognize and "flag" a possible ethical dilemma prior to and during court proceedings;
and 3) gain an understanding of an ethical issue in tribal court through a case scenario.
Presented by: Charles Edward Chapin, Attorney, Citizen Potawatomi Nation
This presentation will focus on the ethical issues confronting attorneys tribal courts. Cultural differences and
procedures differ from state and federal courts based upon tribal codes , procedures, and customs.
Confidentiality issues confronting clients, child welfare workers, attorneys, and judges will be identified and
addressed in this workshop. (1.5 hours of Continuing Legal Education in Ethics pending)
Workshop Objectives: Participants will be able to: 1) identify ethical issues confronting attorneys in tribal
court proceedings; 2) recognize and "flag" a possible ethical dilemma prior to and during court proceedings;
and 3) gain an understanding of an ethical issue in tribal court through a case scenario.
Presented by: Charles Edward Chapin, Attorney, Citizen Potawatomi Nation
From the Tribal Court Perspective Room TBD
This presentation will provide a discussion on how a Tribal Court/CFR Court works. The similarities and
differences between a Tribal/CFR Court and state courts regarding deprived cases will be discussed. The
transfer process of a deprived case from state to Tribal/CFR court will also be discussed.
Workshop Objectives: Participants will gain an understanding of: 1) how a Tribal Court/CFR Court operates;
2) the similarities and differences between a Tribal/CFR court and state courts; and 3) the transfer process
from state to Tribal/CFR court.
Presented by: Honorable Phil Lujan, District Court Judge, Citizen Potawatomi Nation
This presentation will provide a discussion on how a Tribal Court/CFR Court works. The similarities and
differences between a Tribal/CFR Court and state courts regarding deprived cases will be discussed. The
transfer process of a deprived case from state to Tribal/CFR court will also be discussed.
Workshop Objectives: Participants will gain an understanding of: 1) how a Tribal Court/CFR Court operates;
2) the similarities and differences between a Tribal/CFR court and state courts; and 3) the transfer process
from state to Tribal/CFR court.
Presented by: Honorable Phil Lujan, District Court Judge, Citizen Potawatomi Nation