Arizona Best for Babies Post-Conference 2015


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Arizona Best for Babies Post-Conference

Thursday, July 23, 2015

Glendale Renaissance

                                                                       AGENDA

 8:45 am  

Welcome & Introductions

  
 
 9:00 am "Young Children in the Child Welfare System - Opportunities and Challenges" by Brenda Jones Harden, PhD, University of Maryland
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10:30 am Break
10:45 am

Questions from the Bench:

"What Are the Unique Needs of Substance-Exposed Newborns and How Can Judges Help Them Thrive?" by Sue Stephens, MD, CMDP Program

"How Can Parents' Attorneys Encourage Timely Client Engagement in Services?" by Jennifer Jordan, Office of the Yavapai Public Defender

"Parent-Child Visits That Support Safety and Well-Being" by Nicole Roskens, Clinical Director, Cradles to Crayons Child Welfare Center, Phoenix

"Hip Bone Connected to the Amygdala – Really? Integrating Care for the Whole Child" by Sandy Stein, MD, Behavioral Health Medical Director, CMDP

 


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12:15 pm  

Lunch
  
 12:45 pm Luncheon Presentation: "Substance-Exposed Newborns Safe Environments – SENSE Program" by Kim Lanker and Akilah Lashley, Department of Child Safety
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1:15 pm

"Implementing Best Practices for Babies: Results from Statewide Survey of Best for Babies Courts, Part I" by Judy Krysik, PhD, Arizona State University
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2:15 pm Break
2:30 pm "Statewide Survey of Best for Babies Courts, Part II" by Judy Krysik, PhD, Arizona State University
3:15 pm "Collective Impact: Making a Difference Together for Maltreated Infants and Toddlers - Statewide Goals & Strategies for FY 2016" by Becky Ruffner, Best for Babies/ Prevent Child Abuse Arizona Materials

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4:00 pm Adjourn