The Opioid Crisis: Collaborating to Improve Outcomes in the Child Welfare System

The Opioid Crisis: Collaborating to Improve Outcomes in the Child Welfare System

Host: State Court Administrative Office - Child Welfare Services

Date: Thursday, July 18, 2019

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Venue: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bay City - Riverfront

Location: Bay City, Michigan

Street Address: 1 Wenonah Park Place, Bay City, MI 48708

Target Audience:
This training is intended for all child welfare professionals including jurists, court staff, prosecutors, attorneys, lawyer-guardians ad litem, child protective services and foster care workers, tribes, private agencies, law enforcement, mental health providers, medical professionals, and education professionals.

Training Description:
This training will provide information about cross-system collaboration efforts to better serve children and families affected by the opioid crisis. Participants will gain an understanding of the opioid crisis in Michigan and critical information will be provided about Medication Assisted Treatment. In addition, the stigma associated with opioid use and medication assisted treatment will be discussed, along with plans of safe care.

Is registration required?
Yes. Registration is required and on-site registration is not available. Please do not register to attend this training unless you have scheduling flexibility and have received the necessary authorization to attend. Excessive nonattendance without prior cancellation will result in limited access to future CWS training events.

Who should I contact with questions?
For general assistance, please contact Kate McPherson, SCAO-CWS Administrative Assistant, at McphersonK@courts.mi.gov or 517-373-5322. For questions regarding the training content, please contact Elizabeth Henderson, SCAO-CWS Court Analyst, at HendersonE@courts.mi.gov or 517-373­-2621.

Can I update my registration information?
Yes. You can update your information (name, email, answers, etc.). Click on the following link for a step by step tutorial: http://help.eventbrite.com/customer/en_us/portal/articles/430100-how-to-update-your-ticket-registration-information

Do I have to print and bring my registration confirmation to the event?
No. There will be a sign in sheet at the SCAO-CWS registration desk outside of the meeting room.

The name on the registration doesn't match the attendee. Is that okay?
No. Please use the attendee's name only.

When do I receive a Certificate of Attendance?
All attendees will receive a Certificate of Attendance via email within one week of the training. The certificates are for proof of attendance and tracking of participation hours.

What attire do you recommend?
Room temperature can fluctuate throughout the day. Please plan accordingly and dress in layers.

Is food provided?
Lunch will be generously provided to participants within State of Michigan meal rates. Due to grant restrictions, we are unable to provide breakfast or snacks. Additional meals and snacks are the responsibility of the participant. If you require a vegetarian meal or have severe food allergies, please contact Kate McPherson at McphersonK@courts.mi.gov or 517-373-5322.

What meeting room will the training be in?
The training will be held in the Grand Ballroom on the first floor of the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bay City - Riverfront in Bay City, MI.