News From The Field: October 2017

News From The Field, October 2017This month, we’re featuring state child welfare data from Child Trends.

We’re also sharing some Fall conferences (Like the UT Child Welfare Conference!), trainings, and events. Check them out here in this month’s post!

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News From The Field

Coffee Breaks with TXICFW: Supporting Undocumented Families: Clinical Perspectives

October 12th, 10-10:30 am on Facebook Live! 0.5 CEUs

5th Annual UT Child Welfare Conference

November, 3rd, 8;30-3:30 pm, 5 CEUs, Austin, TX

Texans Care for Children: Children’s Policy Meeting
October 10th, 1-3pm, Austin, TX

The 2017 Texas CASA Conference
October 19-21, Galveston TX

Healing Trauma in Children and Teens: Utilizing Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Austin,TX, October 13th, 9-12pm, 3 CEUs $65

Putting Trauma-Informed Care into Practice: Lessons from the Field
 ACES Connection: 2-part Webinar Series, October 16th & 30th

The Texas Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy’s 7th Annual Symposium
Call For Presenters now open, Due October 16th

Fairbanks Lecture: Elizabeth Kita Ph.D.
Steve Hicks School of Social Work, October 27th, 1-4pm

Partnering With Youth To Combat Harassment Online
HYP Austin Monthly Workshop October 27th, 3-4:30 pm, 1.5 CEUs, Austin, TX

13th Annual Strengthening Youth and Families Conference
October 30th- November 2nd, Georgetown, TX

Healthier Texas Summit
November 6th-7th, Austin TX

Understanding Normalcy and Why it Matters
Webinar by Texas CASATNOYS, November 9th, 10-12pm

Movement and Music in Play Therapy
By Robyn Gobbel, LCSW, November 11th, 9-4:45 pm. 6 CEUs

New Report: TNOYS Legislative Recap Report

Child Welfare Fact Sheets for FY 2015 from Child Trends

Did we miss something? Let us know! Email our Communications Coordinator: Katelynmckerlie@austin.utexas.edu