Family and Youth Justice Programs

Judicial Community of Practice
2025-05-21 12:15 - 13:15 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Topic: Judicial Ethics in Dependency Cases
This JCoP session is included as part of the 2025 Dependency Judicial Training Academy.
A monthly peer learning forum exclusively designed for judicial officers who preside over child dependency cases. JCoP offers a unique opportunity to hear from leading experts on legal trends, best practices, and innovative approaches to handling dependency matters, along with sharing insights and experiences with fellow judicial officers.
Sessions are facilitated by Jurists-in-Residence, retired judges with extensive experience in child dependency cases. Sessions are not recorded
Learn More About JCoP
Register for 2025 Series

2025 Dependency Judicial Training Academy
2025-05-19 08:30 - 2025-05-21 12:00 | Virtual
Join this live webinar event to learn more about recent case law decisions and legislation impacting dependency, upcoming changes required by SB 6006; trafficking of youth & children, judicial ethics in dependency cases, and much more! Audience includes Superior Court Judicial Officers; Tribal Court Judicial Officers; Court Administrators; FJCIP Coordinators. Judicial Officers, Commissioners, Law Clerks, Staff Attorneys and Externs from the Washington Court of Appeals and Washington Supreme Court are also welcome to attend.
Pro tem coverage available

Judicial Community of Practice
2025-04-16 12:15 - 13:15, 2025-03-19 12:15 - 13:15, 2025-02-19 12:15 - 13:15, 2025-01-15 12:15 - 13:15 | Virtual
A monthly peer learning forum exclusively designed for judicial officers who preside over child dependency cases. JCoP offers a unique opportunity to hear from leading experts on legal trends, best practices, and innovative approaches to handling dependency matters, along with sharing insights and experiences with fellow judicial officers.
Sessions are facilitated by Jurists-in-Residence, retired judges with extensive experience in child dependency cases. Sessions are not recorded
WHEN: Third Wednesday of the month
TIME: 12:15-1:15pm (room opens at 12:00pm)
PLATFORM: ZOOM
AUDIENCE: Superior Court Judicial Officers and Tribal Court Judicial Officers
Learn More About JCoP
Register for 2025 Series

Thurston County Safety Summit
2025-02-25 13:00 - 17:00 | Virtual

Pathways to Progress-The Power of Economic Supports Training
2025-02-21 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
Pathways to Progress-The Power of Economic Supports Training Flyer

02/21/25 12pm-1:30
Learn How:

Economic supports can make it easier for families to complete and benefit from traditional services
Economic supports can influence the range of good decisions a parent can make
Providing targeted, temporary cash support may help stabilize families and provide both the time and money they need to provide Safe and Consistent Care

Clark County Safety Summit
2025-01-15 13:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Clark County Superior Court requests the presence of all Dependency court and system partners at the Clark County Safety Summit.
Join this live webinar event to learn about:

How your court community can improve child safety practice.
How using a common Safety Framework helps everyone clearly articulate safety-related information.
What information judges need to engage in meaningful safety inquiries and decision-making.
The role you play in supporting child safety practice in your court system.

Registration: Meeting Registration – Zoom
Learn more about the Safety Summit Project: https://www.wacita.org/safety-summit-project/

Judicial Community of Practice
2024-11-20 12:15 - 13:15, 2024-10-16 12:15 - 13:15 | Virtual
Topic: TBA
Guest Experts: TBA
Open to judicial officers ONLY. Learn more here: Judicial Community of Practice

Regional High Potency Synthetic Opioid (HPSO) Safety Symposium
2024-11-18 09:00 - 17:00 | Northern Quest Casino, 100 N Hayford Rd, Airway Heights, was
Spokane and surrounding areas
This symposium is the result of a collaboration between the Department of Health, the Washington Association of Child Advocate Programs, DCYF, the Administrative Office of the Courts and many other child welfare system partners. This training is designed to better understand the potency and potential lethality of HPSOs and how we can keep service providers, caregivers, families, and children safe when HPSO are present and are being actively used with a heavy focus on ensuring that we all keep everyone safe. We plan on doing a number of similar trainings across the state between now and the first part of next year as well.
The morning will feature presentations by the Department of Health on the current science around what we know about HPSOs, substance use disorder professionals about treatment and recovery process and brief presentations from lived experts, legal professionals and others in the child welfare system.
In the afternoon, we will engage in facilitated conversations about how we can all keep each other safe within our respective roles, discuss scenarios where there is active use of HPSOs and build safety and case plans that will keep children, caregivers and families safe based on the information from the morning sessions.
There will be no cost to attend (but donations will be appreciated!) and lunch will be provided. We’re also working on providing CLEs and CJEs for this session as well, and we hope to have child care options available as well. To make sure you receive the registration announcement, please sign up for our mailing list here

Regional High Potency Synthetic Opioid (HPSO) Safety Symposium
2024-11-14 09:00 - 17:00 | Cowlitz Expo Center, 1900 7th Ave, Longview, Washington, 98632
Clark, Cowlitz, Pacific, Wahkaikum, Lewis, Mason, and Gray Harbor Summit
This symposium is the result of a collaboration between the Department of Health, the Washington Association of Child Advocate Programs, DCYF, the Administrative Office of the Courts and many other child welfare system partners. This training is designed to better understand the potency and potential lethality of HPSOs and how we can keep service providers, caregivers, families, and children safe when HPSO are present and are being actively used with a heavy focus on ensuring that we all keep everyone safe. We plan on doing a number of similar trainings across the state between now and the first part of next year as well.
The morning will feature presentations by the Department of Health on the current science around what we know about HPSOs, substance use disorder professionals about treatment and recovery process and brief presentations from lived experts, legal professionals and others in the child welfare system.
In the afternoon, we will engage in facilitated conversations about how we can all keep each other safe within our respective roles, discuss scenarios where there is active use of HPSOs and build safety and case plans that will keep children, caregivers and families safe based on the information from the morning sessions.
There will be no cost to attend (but donations will be appreciated!) and lunch will be provided. We’re also working on providing CLEs and CJEs for this session as well, and we hope to have child care options available as well. To make sure you receive the registration announcement, please sign up for our mailing list here.

There's No Place Like Home: Understanding the Harms of Removal and Family Separation in Child Welfare
2024-11-08 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
The idea of taking kids first and sorting it out later to “avoid” abuse is one of the biggest paradoxes in the history of
governmental practice. In 2023, Washington became one of the first states in the nation to statutorily require dependency courts to consider the likely harms a child will experience if removed from the care of their parents. This training will introduce participants to the concept of “harm of removal” in the context of child welfare and demonstrate use of practical tools and resources that support court systems in identifying and responding to the trauma of forced family separation.
This webinar will be recorded and made available for later viewing.
This webinar is hosted by the Administrative Office of the Courts’ Family & Youth Justice Programs, in partnership with the Office of Public Defense Parent Representation Program and Akin.
Register Here: Webinar Registration – Zoom

Regional High Potency Synthetic Opioid (HPSO) Safety Symposium
2024-11-06 09:00 - 17:00 | Three Rivers Convention Center, 7016 W Grandridge Blvd, Kennewick, Washington, 99336
Yakima, Klickitat, Skamania, Benton, Franklin, Walla Walla and Counties Summit
This symposium is the result of a collaboration between the Department of Health, the Washington Association of Child Advocate Programs, DCYF, the Administrative Office of the Courts and many other child welfare system partners. This training is designed to better understand the potency and potential lethality of HPSOs and how we can keep service providers, caregivers, families, and children safe when HPSO are present and are being actively used with a heavy focus on ensuring that we all keep everyone safe. We plan on doing a number of similar trainings across the state between now and the first part of next year as well.
The morning will feature presentations by the Department of Health on the current science around what we know about HPSOs, substance use disorder professionals about treatment and recovery process and brief presentations from lived experts, legal professionals and others in the child welfare system.
In the afternoon, we will engage in facilitated conversations about how we can all keep each other safe within our respective roles, discuss scenarios where there is active use of HPSOs and build safety and case plans that will keep children, caregivers and families safe based on the information from the morning sessions.
There will be no cost to attend (but donations will be appreciated!) and lunch will be provided. We’re also working on providing CLEs and CJEs for this session as well, and we hope to have child care options available as well. To make sure you receive the registration announcement, please sign up for our mailing list here.

Regional High Potency Synthetic Opioid (HPSO) Safety Symposium
2024-10-28 09:00 - 17:00 | Quincy Community Center, 115 F St SW, Quincy, washington, 98848
Kittitas, Chelan, Douglas, Grant and Okanogan Counties Summit
This symposium is the result of a collaboration between the Department of Health, the Washington Association of Child Advocate Programs, DCYF, the Administrative Office of the Courts and many other child welfare system partners. This training is designed to better understand the potency and potential lethality of HPSOs and how we can keep service providers, caregivers, families, and children safe when HPSO are present and are being actively used with a heavy focus on ensuring that we all keep everyone safe. We plan on doing a number of similar trainings across the state between now and the first part of next year as well.
The morning will feature presentations by the Department of Health on the current science around what we know about HPSOs, substance use disorder professionals about treatment and recovery process and brief presentations from lived experts, legal professionals and others in the child welfare system.
In the afternoon, we will engage in facilitated conversations about how we can all keep each other safe within our respective roles, discuss scenarios where there is active use of HPSOs and build safety and case plans that will keep children, caregivers and families safe based on the information from the morning sessions.
There will be no cost to attend (but donations will be appreciated!) and lunch will be provided. We’re also working on providing CLEs and CJEs for this session as well, and we hope to have child care options available as well. To make sure you receive the registration announcement, please sign up for our mailing list here.

WSDCP Conference
2024-10-16 - 2024-10-17 | DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel, 16500 Southcenter Parkway, Seattle, WA, 98188, United States
In partnership with the Washington State Health Care Authority, Administrative Office of the Courts, and National Drug Court Institute, we look forward to hearing from and connecting with inspiring national and local speakers.

Hope Navigator Training
2024-09-19 09:00 - 2024-09-20 16:00 | Virtual
This program develops expertise within your organization to continue to champion and “navigate” the Science and Power of Hope. The Hope Navigator is an in-depth training that builds the capacity within your organization to train and provide leadership and support with finding, enhancing and modeling Hope Rising. The Hope Navigator will also participate in consultation and a Community of Practice to continue their education and expertise in Hope. The Community of Practice Groups will meet every other month for one year.
Hope Week 2024 Flyer

Judicial Community of Practice
2024-09-18 12:15 - 13:15 | Virtual
Topic: Dependency Timelines: Improving Time to Fact-Finding
Guest Expert: Jennifer Nguyen, AOC
Open to judicial officers ONLY. Learn more here: Judicial Community of Practice

Live Webinar: Understanding State Public Health Guidance on High-Potency Synthetic Opioids in Child Dependency Cases
2024-09-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
2024 Webinar DOH Guidance on HPSOsJoin us for an informative and crucial webinar featuring experts from the Department of Health (DOH) who will present on the recently released Public Health Guidance on High Potency Synthetic Opioids. Creation of this guidance was mandated by the Washington State Legislature in the 2024 passage of SB 6109, which requires courts to give “great weight” to both DOH’s public health guidance and the lethality of high-potency synthetic opioids. Participants will learn about the creation of this guidance and gain insight into applying it effectively in child welfare cases to promote better outcomes for children and families impacted by opioid abuse.
All court and system partners involved in child dependency cases are welcome to attend, including those with lived experience as youth, parents, caregivers, and foster parents.
This webinar will be recorded and made available for later viewing on Family & Youth Justice Programs’ website.

Judicial Community of Practice
2024-08-21 12:15 - 13:15 | Virtual
Topic: Transitions for Infants: Reducing Harm of Removal
Guest Expert: Julie Fisher, CHERISH Programs
Open to judicial officers ONLY. Learn more here: Judicial Community of Practice

Hope Awareness: Western WA in Tacoma
2024-06-28 09:00 - 12:00 | Location, 1301 A St, Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
Building equitable systems and supports requires all the components of Hope Science – clear goals, pathways and a belief change can happen. The purpose of this event is to bring awareness to the power of hope. Community organizations, leaders, and champions for youth are encouraged to attend.

There is no cost to attend this event, but we do ask you RSVP to ensure we have adequate space and materials for participants.

Hope Week 2024 Flyer

Hope Awareness for Funders & Legislative Leaders in Bellevue
2024-06-27 13:00 - 16:00
Dr. Chan Hellman will meet with philanthropists and elected leaders to build an awareness of Hope Science and how Hope can make a powerful impact in systems change.
Hope Week 2024 Flyer

Hope & Healing in the Child Welfare Court Culture in Olympia
2024-06-26 13:00 - 16:00 | ESD 113 Educational Media & Resource Center,, 6005 Tyee Drive Southwest, Tumwater, WA, 98512, United States
The purpose of this event is for child welfare leaders to come together in conversation about hope and healing within the child welfare culture.

There is no cost to attend this event, but we do ask you RSVP to ensure we have adequate space and materials for participants.

Hope Week 2024 Flyer

Hope Leadership in Olympia
2024-06-26 08:30 - 11:00 | ESD 113 Educational Media & Resource Center,, 6005 Tyee Drive Southwest, Tumwater, WA, 98512, United States
Dr. Hellman will meet with executive leaders of WA State agencies and organizations to learn how to build the science of hope into policy and practice to reduce burnout and improve outcomes for staff, clients, students and well-beings of communities as a collective.

Dr. Chan Hellman, Director of the Hope Research Center at the University of Oklahoma, will share examples of public agency and court leaders who nurture hope to make statistically significant organizational change – including reducing staff turnover and burnout, and increasing the trust and engagement of people they serve.

Please join Dr. Hellman and other Washington State leaders for this in-person learning experience. You’ll leave inspired and equipped with actionable ideas to implement hope in your organization.

Seats are limited for this exclusive event. Please honor your RSVP by following through on your commitment to attend (outside of illness or emergency). Thank you!!!

Hope Week 2024 Flyer

Hope Awareness: Eastern WA in Spokane
2024-06-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Empire Health Foundation, 1020 W Riverside Ave, Spokane, WA, 99201 , United States

Washington State Principal’s Conference: Unlocking the Power of Hope
2024-06-24 08:15 - 09:30 | Spokane Convention Center, WA, United States
While not hosted by Hope Rising WA, the fabulous Dr. Chan Hellman will be a keynote speaker at the Washington State Principal’s Conference!
Hope Week 2024 Flyer

Judicial Community of Practice
2024-05-15 12:15 - 13:15 | Virtual
Topic: Protein for All
Guest Experts: Dr. Kristen Allott
Open to judicial officers ONLY. Learn more here: Judicial Community of Practice

2024 Dependency Judicial Training Academy
2024-05-13 - 2024-05-15 | Virtual
Access HUB: https://www.wacita.org/2024-dependency-judicial-training-academy/
Every year, Family & Youth Justice Programs (FYJP) holds a multi-day judicial training academy focused child dependency cases. In collaboration with judicial and system partners, we strive to create and deliver in-demand content that supports judicial officer practice and system leadership. Topics of the 2024 Judicial Academy will include the current state of child welfare in WA, case law and legislative updates, safety decisions and family engagement in cases involving fentanyl and responding to parent and child fatalities.
Registration is open to the following groups ONLY:

Superior Court Judicial Officers
Tribal Court Judicial Officers
Court Administrators
FJCIP Coordinators
Family Treatment Court Coordinators
Early Childhood Court Coordinators
ICWA Docket Coordinators/Staff
Judicial Officers, Commissioners, Staff Attorney, and Externs from the Washington Court of Appeals and Washington Supreme Court

Snohomish County Safety Summit
2024-04-19 08:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Click Here to View Flyer: Snohomish County Safety Summit
