New Mexico Family Advocacy Program
NMFAP ECHO Interactive Training Series
NMFAP ECHOĀ® OVERVIEWĀ
NMFAP ECHOĀ is a knowledge-sharing platform forĀ judges,Ā court staff, parentĀ and children’s attorneys, social workers, child welfare agencies, community service providers, educators,Ā and parentsĀ and families.Ā
The platformĀ builds from the experience of theĀ New Mexico Family Advocacy Program, which providesĀ parents in child welfare cases an interdisciplinary team of lawyers, social workers,Ā and parent mentorsĀ so that families are given the proper advocacy and support for reunification or other preferred outcomes.
The goal of NMFAP ECHO is to create a virtualĀ community of childĀ welfare system practitioners dedicated to improving the well-being of New Mexico’s children and families.
NMFAP ECHO sessions are typically held once per month on the second or third Tuesday from noon to 1:15 p.m.Ā Sessions provide didactic presentations given by subject matter experts followed by Q&A and discussion.Ā These are open to everyone.Ā Continuing Legal Education (CLE) and ContinuingĀ Education Unit (CEU) credits are offered on some sessions and are indicated below in the training schedule.
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If you would like to offer a suggestion for a session topic or have an issue/case for discussion,Ā please fill out this formĀ and email it to:Ā echonmfap@gmail.com.
All other questions or comments can also be sent to:Ā echonmfap@gmail.com.
Supporting Complex Clients
2021 TRAINING SCHEDULE
Tuesday Sessions |
NMFAP ECHO PRESENTATION TITLES & PRESENTERSĀ Ā |
| #36 February 16 |
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) & Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver: Issues for Respondents Presenter: Peter Cubra, J.D., co-founder Advocacy, Inc.Ā & John Bishop,Ā Action Disability Representatives |
| #37 March 16 |
Mental Health Experts in Child Welfare Presenter: Susan Burns, LCSW, Clinical Social Work Consultant, NMFAP & John Duran, J.D. |
| #38 April 13 |
Use of Visitation Hosts & Alternatives to Supervised Visits Presenter: Cantrell Mosley, Sandoval County Office Manager, CYFDĀ Ā |
| #39 May 11 |
The State of Child Welfare in New Mexico: Legislative UpdatesĀ Presenter:Ā Representative Gail Chasey |
| #40 June 15Ā |
Accessing Housing Opportunities in AlbuquerqueĀ Presenter: Brian Eagan, Attorney, City of Albuquerque Housing AuthorityĀ |
| #41 July 13 |
Making the Most of the First 60 DaysĀ Presenter: Beth Gillia, Director, Corinne Wolfe Children’s Law CenterĀ |
| #42 August 10 |
Basic ICWA and Quality Representation Presenter: TBDĀ |
| #43 September 14Ā |
From Foster Parents to Resource Parents Presenter: TBDĀ |
| #44 October 12 |
Out of Court Advocacy for Building Individualized Treatment Plans Presenter: TBD |
| #45 November 9Ā |
Supporting Complex Clients Presenter: TBDĀ |
| Ā #46 December 14Ā |
NMFAP Year 2 Reflection and Celebration! |
| The schedule will continue to be updated as soon as future topics and presenters are confirmed.Ā Ā |
2020 TRAINING SCHEDULE
Ā Tuesday Sessions |
NMFAP ECHO PRESENTATION TITLES & PRESENTERSĀ |
| #16 Feb.Ā 4 |
Group Case/Issue Processing: Advocacy for ‘Difficult’ Clients *Private Training only open to NMFAP PractitionersĀ |
| #17 Feb.Ā 18 |
Appropriate Language for Child Welfare Cases Presenter: Wendy Linebrink-Allison,Ā MSW,Ā MBA, NCPSS,Ā Program Manager,Ā New Mexico Crisis and Access Line |
| #18 March 3 |
Group Issue/Case Processing: Related Domestic Relations and Child Support Cases *Private Training only open to NMFAP PractitionersĀ Ā |
| #19 March 17 |
CYFD Program Improvement Plan (PIP) Updates Presenters: Angela Baca,Ā CYFD Quality Assurance ManagerĀ & Sarah Meadows,Ā CYFD Research, Assessment and Data Bureau Chief |
| #20 April 7 |
Group Case/Issue Processing: COVID-19 Response & Working TogetherĀ *Private Training only open to NMFAP Practitioners |
| #21 April 21 |
In and Out of Court Advocacy for Less Restrictive Visitation from Day One Presenter: Esteli Juarez,Ā Respondent/GaL/Youth and NMFAP Attorney in the 2nd & 13th JDCs |
| #22 May 5 |
Group Case/Issue Processing: Advocacy for Relative Foster PlacementĀ *Private training only open to NMFAP Practitioners |
| #23 May 19 |
Cultural Competency in Child Welfare Cases Presenter: Amy Whitfield,Ā Special Projects Coordinator, CYFDĀ |
| #24 June 2 |
Group Case/Issue Processing: Advocating for Permanent Guardianship *Private training only open to NMFAP PractitionersĀ |
| #25 June 16 |
CommercialĀ Sexual Exploitation of Children: Application to Child Welfare and Beyond Presenter(s): Elizabeth Hamilton,Ā LCSW,Ā Deputy Director, Behavioral Health Services, CYFDĀ &Ā Diana P. Trujillo, LISW, LCSW, Behavioral Health Therapist, Albuquerque Girls Reintegration Center (AGRC) |
| #26 July 7 |
Group Case/Issue Processing: Assisting Non-Offending Parents *Private training only open to NMFAP Practitioners |
| #27 July 21 |
Understanding the Fostering Connections ActĀ Presenter(s): Hilari Lipton,Ā Director of Transition Aged Youth, Farra Fong,Ā Office of Transition-Aged YouthĀ & Kelly O’Neill,Ā Supervising Appellate Attorney, CYFDĀ |
| #28 Aug.Ā 4 |
ICWA Courts and Cultural CompetencyĀ Facilitated discussion with Special Master Catherine Begaye,Ā 2nd Judicial District Court |
| #29 Aug. 18 |
Psychotropic MedicationsĀ in Child Welfare Cases Presenter: Dr. George Davis,Ā Supervising Child Psychiatrist, University of New Mexico Family MedicineĀ Clinics |
| #30 Sept. 1 |
Group Case/Issue Processing: How are we doing? Semi-annual ProgramĀ Assessment & ReviewĀ Ā *Private training only open to NMFAP Practitioners |
| #31 Sept. 15 |
Invoking the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in Child Welfare Cases Presenter: Laurel Nesbitt,Ā Staff Attorney, Disability Rights New MexicoĀ |
| #32 Oct. 6 |
Group Case/Issue Processing: The ABA’s Interdisciplinary Parent Representation Webinar Re-broadcastĀ *Private training only open to NMFAP Practitioners |
| #33 Oct. 20 |
Introduction to CYFD’s Safety Assessment Tool Presenter: Ashley Williams,Ā CYFDĀ Albuquerque Metro Region Office #4, County Office ManagerĀ |
| #34 Nov. 17 |
Advocating for Medically Assisted Treatments for Substance Use Disorders Presenter(s): George Davis,Ā M.D.Ā & Andy Hsi,Ā M.D. |
| #35 Dec. 8 |
Group Case/Issue Processing: NMFAP Practice Guide Review *Private training only open to NMFAP Practitioners |
