CWLC and UNICEF Canada are launching an exciting webinar series in May and June 2012 to inform and discuss the value of the United Nations Guidelines for the Alternative Care of Children in child welfare policy and practice.
This four-part webinar series is brought to you by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). To register for this free webinar series, please click here: https://www.surveymonkey.com
If you are unable to access the link or have any questions, please contact Sharon George at sharon@cwlc.ca
Topics:
Introduction to the UN Guidelines for the Alternative Care of Children
Thursday June 7, 2012 1:00PM-2:15PM (EST)
Confirmed Speakers:
Dr. Susan Bissel, Chief of Child Protection, UNICEF
Peter Dudding, CEO, CWLC
Marvin Bernstein, Chief Advisor, Advocacy, UNICEF Canada
The impact of the Guidelines on health outcomes for children in out-of-home care
Wednesday June 13, 2012 1:00PM-2:15PM (EST)
Confirmed Speakers:
Dr. Nico Trocmé, Professor of Social Work, McGill University
Tonino Esposito, Centre for Research on Children and Families, McGill University
Dr. Johanne Roberge, Director of the Psychiatry Emergency and Crisis Service, Hospital for Sick Kids
The determination of the most appropriate forms of care and the provision of alternative care
Wednesday June 20, 2012 1:00PM-2:15PM (EST)
Confirmed Speakers:
Christian Whalen, Acting Child and Youth Advocate, Province of New Brunswick
Virginia Rowden, Director, Social Policy, Ontario Association of Children's Aid Societies
Andrew Koster, Executive Director, Children's Aid Society of Brant
The application of the Guidelines to Aboriginal populations in Canada
Wednesday June 27, 2012 1:00PM-2:15PM (EST)
Confirmed Speakers:
Dr. Margo Greenwood, Academic Lead, National Collaborating Centre for Aboriginal Health, University of Northern British Columbia
Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, BC Representative for Children & Youth
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