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| Celebrating 25 Years |
Cultural Connections Room TBD
Individual tribes will provide an overview of their traditions, beliefs, resources, activities, etc.
Workshop Objectives: Educate others on the differences between tribes; Educate others on tribal traditions,
beliefs, resources, activities, etc.; Assist workers in helping foster children to become culturally connected.
Presented by: Tribes to be determined
Individual tribes will provide an overview of their traditions, beliefs, resources, activities, etc.
Workshop Objectives: Educate others on the differences between tribes; Educate others on tribal traditions,
beliefs, resources, activities, etc.; Assist workers in helping foster children to become culturally connected.
Presented by: Tribes to be determined
Active Efforts in Indian Child Welfare Cases Room TBD
This session will provide attendees with an overview of the active efforts requirements of the Indian Child
Welfare Act, including recent case law developments and case examples.
Workshop Objectives: Participants will: 1) gain an understanding of active efforts and how they are different
than reasonable efforts; 2) be able to identify examples of active efforts; and 3) survey case law dealing with
active efforts issues.
Presented by: Kelly Stoner, Director, Native American Legal Resource Center, Oklahoma City University
School of Law
This session will provide attendees with an overview of the active efforts requirements of the Indian Child
Welfare Act, including recent case law developments and case examples.
Workshop Objectives: Participants will: 1) gain an understanding of active efforts and how they are different
than reasonable efforts; 2) be able to identify examples of active efforts; and 3) survey case law dealing with
active efforts issues.
Presented by: Kelly Stoner, Director, Native American Legal Resource Center, Oklahoma City University
School of Law
The Impact of Substance Misuse on Families Room TBD
This presentation will address how prenatal and postnatal parental substance abuse impacts child
development. Participants will learn how the substantial problem of parental substance abuse in our nation
contributes to high number of children being placed in traditional and kinship foster homes. Evidence-based
assessment and treatment strategies to address exposure to parental substance abuse will be discussed.
Workshop Objectives: Audience members will: 1) develop an increased understanding of how prenatal and
postnatal parental substance abuse impacts child development; 2) learn how the substantial problem of
parental substance abuse in our nation contributes to high number of children being placed in traditional
and kinship foster homes; and 3) gain knowledge about evidence-based assessment and treatment
strategies to address exposure to parental substance abuse .
Presented by: Jimmy Widdifield, Jr., Pediatric Development Counselor, Center for Child Abuse and Neglect,
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center; Christina Cantrell, PhD., Center for Child Abuse and Neglect,
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
This presentation will address how prenatal and postnatal parental substance abuse impacts child
development. Participants will learn how the substantial problem of parental substance abuse in our nation
contributes to high number of children being placed in traditional and kinship foster homes. Evidence-based
assessment and treatment strategies to address exposure to parental substance abuse will be discussed.
Workshop Objectives: Audience members will: 1) develop an increased understanding of how prenatal and
postnatal parental substance abuse impacts child development; 2) learn how the substantial problem of
parental substance abuse in our nation contributes to high number of children being placed in traditional
and kinship foster homes; and 3) gain knowledge about evidence-based assessment and treatment
strategies to address exposure to parental substance abuse .
Presented by: Jimmy Widdifield, Jr., Pediatric Development Counselor, Center for Child Abuse and Neglect,
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center; Christina Cantrell, PhD., Center for Child Abuse and Neglect,
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
The Oklahoma Department of Human Services Room TBD
Child Welfare Practice Model
This workshop will provide an overview of the Oklahoma Department of Human Services Child Welfare
Practice Model. The presentation will include a discussion of the reasons for the development of the
Practice Model as well as the current implementation status. The application of the Practice Model when
working with Tribal children and families will be discussed.
Workshop Objectives: Participants will gain: 1) an understanding of the Oklahoma DHS Child Welfare
Practice Model; 2) an understanding of the reasons for the development of the Practice Model; and 3) an
understanding of the application of the Practice Model to work with Tribal children and families.
Presented by: Mark Nitta, Program Manager, Children and Family Services Division, Oklahoma State
Department of Human Services
Child Welfare Practice Model
This workshop will provide an overview of the Oklahoma Department of Human Services Child Welfare
Practice Model. The presentation will include a discussion of the reasons for the development of the
Practice Model as well as the current implementation status. The application of the Practice Model when
working with Tribal children and families will be discussed.
Workshop Objectives: Participants will gain: 1) an understanding of the Oklahoma DHS Child Welfare
Practice Model; 2) an understanding of the reasons for the development of the Practice Model; and 3) an
understanding of the application of the Practice Model to work with Tribal children and families.
Presented by: Mark Nitta, Program Manager, Children and Family Services Division, Oklahoma State
Department of Human Services
The Indian Child Welfare Funding Streams: BIA and ACF Room TBD
This workshop will provide a discussion and information on the regulation, requirements, and monitoring of
Indian Child Welfare funds for federally recognized Tribes that are available from the Bureau of Indian
Affairs and the Children's Bureau within the Administration for Children and Families.
Workshop Objectives: Attendees will: 1) understand the difference between funding streams; 2) acquire
basic knowledge and difference regarding the regulations that govern the Bureau of Indian Affairs Indian
Child Welfare funds and funds available from the Children's Bureau;and 3) identify the contacts from their
BIA regional office and the Region VI ACF/Children's Bureau office.
Presented by: Dana Huckabee, Program Specialist, Administration for Children and Families/Children's
Bureau, Region VI; Nanette Bishop, Program Specialist, Administration for Children and Families/Children's
Bureau, Region VI; Sara Oberly, ICW Social Worker, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Southern Plains Regional
Office; Ofelia Delarosa, ICW Social Worker, Bureau of Indian Affairs
This workshop will provide a discussion and information on the regulation, requirements, and monitoring of
Indian Child Welfare funds for federally recognized Tribes that are available from the Bureau of Indian
Affairs and the Children's Bureau within the Administration for Children and Families.
Workshop Objectives: Attendees will: 1) understand the difference between funding streams; 2) acquire
basic knowledge and difference regarding the regulations that govern the Bureau of Indian Affairs Indian
Child Welfare funds and funds available from the Children's Bureau;and 3) identify the contacts from their
BIA regional office and the Region VI ACF/Children's Bureau office.
Presented by: Dana Huckabee, Program Specialist, Administration for Children and Families/Children's
Bureau, Region VI; Nanette Bishop, Program Specialist, Administration for Children and Families/Children's
Bureau, Region VI; Sara Oberly, ICW Social Worker, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Southern Plains Regional
Office; Ofelia Delarosa, ICW Social Worker, Bureau of Indian Affairs
Permanent Connections: Who Are They? Room TBD
How Do/Can I Establish One?
Establishing permanent connections for young people is essential to ensuring their success. This workshop
will offer practical knowledge and hands-on information regarding permanence options and provide a
discussion about the advantages gained through permanent relations.
Workshop Objectives: Participants will: 1) gain an understanding of the need for obtaining permanent
connections and supportive adults; 2) learn about tools that will assist the youth with seeking positive role
adults within the communities; and 3) be able to identify examples of supportive adults as well as mentor
roles.
Presented by: Theresa West, Independent Living Specialist, University of Oklahoma OUtreach National
Resource Center for Youth Services; Robin Gibson, Child Welfare Specialist III, Adoptions/Permanent
Connections, Oklahoma Department of Human Services
How Do/Can I Establish One?
Establishing permanent connections for young people is essential to ensuring their success. This workshop
will offer practical knowledge and hands-on information regarding permanence options and provide a
discussion about the advantages gained through permanent relations.
Workshop Objectives: Participants will: 1) gain an understanding of the need for obtaining permanent
connections and supportive adults; 2) learn about tools that will assist the youth with seeking positive role
adults within the communities; and 3) be able to identify examples of supportive adults as well as mentor
roles.
Presented by: Theresa West, Independent Living Specialist, University of Oklahoma OUtreach National
Resource Center for Youth Services; Robin Gibson, Child Welfare Specialist III, Adoptions/Permanent
Connections, Oklahoma Department of Human Services
An Overview of the Oklahoma PARBs Room TBD
and the New ICWA PARB
This presentation will provide an historical overview of Oklahoma Post Adjudication Review Boards (PARBs)
and a discussion on the necessity for the recently created ICWA PARB and its current mission and practice.
There will also be discussion on the overall goal of increasing ICWA PARBs through out the state of
Oklahoma.
Workshop Objectives: Participants will: 1) gain an understanding of the Oklahoma Post Adjudication Review
Boards; 2) learn about the new ICWA Post Adjudication Review Board; and 3) be able to identify ways to
increase ICWA PARBs throughout the state.
Presented by: The Honorable Richard W. Kirby, Associate District Judge, Oklahoma County; Mark James,
Oklahoma State PARB Coordinator; Callis Marie Hernandez-Kramer, Oklahoma County PARB Director;
Clare Bowen, ICW Caseworker, Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes
and the New ICWA PARB
This presentation will provide an historical overview of Oklahoma Post Adjudication Review Boards (PARBs)
and a discussion on the necessity for the recently created ICWA PARB and its current mission and practice.
There will also be discussion on the overall goal of increasing ICWA PARBs through out the state of
Oklahoma.
Workshop Objectives: Participants will: 1) gain an understanding of the Oklahoma Post Adjudication Review
Boards; 2) learn about the new ICWA Post Adjudication Review Board; and 3) be able to identify ways to
increase ICWA PARBs throughout the state.
Presented by: The Honorable Richard W. Kirby, Associate District Judge, Oklahoma County; Mark James,
Oklahoma State PARB Coordinator; Callis Marie Hernandez-Kramer, Oklahoma County PARB Director;
Clare Bowen, ICW Caseworker, Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes
| Session IV |
Session IV Tuesday, November 10, 2009 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Building Bridges Together Room TBD
This workshop will provide a basic overview of the Bridge program. The importance of the involvement of
the Tribal workers in the Bridge program will be emphasized.
Workshop Objectives: Participants will: 1) understand the basic concepts of the Bridge program; 2)
understand the importance of the involvement of Tribal workers in the Bridge program; and 3) be able to
identify opportunities for teamwork for Tribal and state workers in the Bridge program.
Presented by: Nellie Caldwell, Foster Care Program Field Representative, Children and Family Services
Division, Oklahoma Department of Human Services
This workshop will provide a basic overview of the Bridge program. The importance of the involvement of
the Tribal workers in the Bridge program will be emphasized.
Workshop Objectives: Participants will: 1) understand the basic concepts of the Bridge program; 2)
understand the importance of the involvement of Tribal workers in the Bridge program; and 3) be able to
identify opportunities for teamwork for Tribal and state workers in the Bridge program.
Presented by: Nellie Caldwell, Foster Care Program Field Representative, Children and Family Services
Division, Oklahoma Department of Human Services