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Message 2025–2026 Child Welfare In-Service Trainingfor theMichigan Department of Health and Human Servicesand MDHHS-Contracted Private AgenciesDelivered byMichigan Graduate Schools of Social Work OFFERING SOCIAL WORK CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT HOURSSUPPORTED BY Available free of charge to sta and supervisors of MDHHS CSA and contracted private agencies!ALL trainings in this catalog are approved by the MDHHS for in-service training hoursMost trainings in this catalog are oered online!

Schools of Social WorkAndrews UniversityEastern Michigan UniversityFerris State UniversityGrand Valley State UniversityMadonna UniversityMichigan State UniversityNorthern Michigan UniversitySaginaw Valley State UniversitySpring Arbor UniversityUniversity of MichiganWayne State UniversityWestern Michigan University2Contents 3 Introduction 4 FAQs 5 Andrews University 6 Eastern Michigan University 7 Ferris State University 8 Grand Valley State University 9–10 Madonna University 11–12 Michigan State University 13–14 Northern Michigan University 15–16 Spring Arbor University 17 University of Michigan 18–19 Wayne State University 20–21 Western Michigan University 22–23 Webinars 24 On-demand training courses 25-26 Calendar of trainings

Given the challenges of the work and the importance of the outcomes—the well-being and safety of children and families—a well-trained child welfare workforce is essential. That knowledge acquisition and skill development began in colleges and universities, was focused through pre-service training, and is continued and deepened through in-service training. We are proud to oer these courses for your consideration and participation in your ongoing professional development.Our mission is clear and important: the schools of social work partnering to provide in-service training that aims to serve Michigan children and families by strengthening the child welfare workforce. We value:1. Anti-racism. We promote training that advances anti-racist child welfare practice and encourages respect for diversity, equity, and inclusion.2. Collaboration. We value partnerships and working together with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), private agencies, and social work education programs.3. Quality. We are committed to high quality, relevant, and up-to-date training topics and teaching methods.4. Responsiveness. We listen to our partners and participants and value feedback to adapt to the training needs of the workforce.5. Accessibility. We want our training to be readily available and aordable across the state of Michigan.We are pleased to present this in-service training catalog—the product of this dynamic partnership between MDHHS and the 12 Michigan graduate social work programs. We appreciate the commitment and support of MDHHS Director Elizabeth Hertel and her Children’s Services Administration leadership team led by Senior Deputy Director Demetrius Starling. A special thanks to the MDHHS training team led by Dr. Stacie Gibson and including Laura Schneider and Meon Stubbs.Each training is supported by a school of social work. Questions about individual trainings should be directed to the sponsoring school. With the support of MDHHS, we are able to oer these sessions free of charge. Each training is approved for social work continuing education credit hours. We encourage all Children’s Protective Services, foster care, adoption, residential care, and prevention services professionals and their supervisors to enroll. Thank you for your interest and support.Kalah M. Villagrana, PhD, MSW, MPA, Assistant ProfessorKadi M. Prout, LMSW, In-Service Project ManagerMichigan State University School of Social Work“Child welfare isn’t rocket science. It is harder.” —David Liederman, former director of the Child Welfare League of America3These child welfare trainings are oered FREE OF CHARGE for MDHHS child welfare and family preservation workers and supervisors and MDHHS-contracted private agencies’ child welfare and family preservation workers and supervisors on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS.u u u u u uREGISTRATION for each training will close once the 35-person capacity has been reached.If you register and know in advance you cannot attend, you must contact the university so your slot can be oered to another individual.u u u u u uThis Child Welfare In-Service Training initiative was made possible through a grant from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.Introduction

4FAQsThe trainings in this catalog are oered in many modalities to meet your needs: live synchronous via Zoom, in-person, webinars, and On-demand.1 As a child welfare worker or supervisor, how many in-service training hours do I need to complete? All public and private child welfare sta are required to complete 32 hours of in-service training each calendar year (January through December). This includes caseload carrying and other child welfare sta with specialized and supportive positions to CPS, foster care, and adoption. Additionally, child welfare supervisors are required to obtain 16 hours of in-service training each scal year.2 How do I record these in-service training hours to show that I am meeting this requirement? Add the training to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Learning Management System (LMS) as external training. Your supervisor will receive an email to approve it to be added to your transcript.3 I see that each training in this catalog has a curriculum reference. What does this mean? Child welfare and family preservation workers have the opportunity to attend training each year that is based upon a curriculum developed in partnership with the MDHHS Oce of Workforce Development and Training and the workforce. Workers should have the opportunity to sit down with their supervisors regularly to assess which trainings would be most benecial and most relevant to their caseloads so that training progress is pre-planned and helps each worker advance professionally. The LMS website includes a tool called “Create Employee Training Plan CWTI” that can assist with this eort. 4 Do I register to attend the training with the university that is hosting the training or through the MDHHS Learning Management System (LMS)? In order to register to attend a training, you should follow the registration instructions found in this catalog. In order to record your in-service training hours with the MDHHS Oce of Workforce Development and Training, please follow the directions found in FAQ 2.5 Is it true, I can attend any in-service training listed in this catalog for FREE? Yes! The child welfare in-service trainings provided through this collaborative eort are FREE OF CHARGE for child welfare and family preservation workers and supervisors—both MDHHS and contracted private agencies—on a rst come, rst serve basis. These trainings are eligible for social work continuing education credit hours, too! Happy training!6 Are there any expectations around participation in these training events? Yes! In-service training is an opportunity to gain knowledge and develop your skills in areas that are relevant to your casework practice and professional growth. As such, it is important to ensure you have the time carved out on your schedule to be fully present at training. We know this is a challenge in your roles, and there are many competing priorities for your time and attention in most eectively serving families, and ask that you think of your time in training as having a positive impact on the families you work with. When you attend live synchronous or virtual trainings, please ensure you have your camera on when feasible to do so, you are prepared to engage with the content and trainers, and actively participate as it will enhance your experience overall. Your learning is the most important use of your time while attending training!

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum DisordersCurriculum: Mental and behavioral health: Understanding emotional and mental health concerns of youth; health and wellness needs of youth in foster care Date/time: Friday, January 16, 2026 • 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM (ET) Location: Live synchronous training via Zoom Social Work CECHs: 3 hours • Approval pending Cost: Free to all MDHHS and private agency child welfare workers: $15 for students; $45 all others Presenter: Charity H. Garcia, PhD Beginning skill level Target audience: Caseworkers and supervisors in:  Family Preservation  Children’s Protective Services  Foster Care  AdoptionTraining objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be prepared to:• Identify the primary, secondary, and tertiary characteristics of people with FASDs.• Use a brain-rst lens to advocate for youth eected by alcohol.• Share practical approaches, strategies, and resources with families, educators, and agency sta supporting youth.Description: This training will provide essential knowledge and practical insights into fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) for professionals working within the child welfare system. FASD is a complex and often misunderstood and misidentied condition resulting from prenatal alcohol exposure, and it presents unique challenges across developmental, behavioral, and cognitive domains. Participants will learn to identify the primary, secondary, and tertiary characteristics associated with FASDs and explore how these characteristics inuence behavior, development, and daily functioning. Using a “brain rst” lens, this training will emphasize the link between the brain and behaviors and with responding and supporting brain-based disabilities. This training will also equip professionals with practical strategies and resources to collaborate more eectively with families, educators and other service providers. The goal is to foster compassionate, strengths-based, and informed advocacy that promotes stability, healing, and long-term success for youth impacted by FASDs.Autism AwarenessCurriculum: Educational opportunities: Understanding the autism spectrum and neurodiversity Date/time: Friday, February 6, 2026 • 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM (ET) Location: Live synchronous training via Zoom Social Work CECHs: 3 hours • Approval pending Cost: Free to all MDHHS and private agency child welfare workers: $15 for students; $45 all others Presenters: Daniel Seidling, LMSW, CAADC Aditi Joshi, MA, LLP Beginning skill level Target audience: Caseworkers and supervisors in:  Family Preservation  Children’s Protective Services  Foster Care  AdoptionTraining objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be prepared to:• Recognize signs and symptoms of autism.• Understand dierential diagnoses.• Utilize the referral process and standardized evaluation.Description: This training will provide a comprehensive overview of autism, including its denition, characteristics, and commonly observed traits. Participants will learn to recognize early signs and symptoms as well as understand the diagnostic process. The training will also explore co-occurring conditions often seen alongside autism and how these compare to other developmental diagnoses in children. In addition, the training will cover developmental disabilities, their nature and how they manifest in children, along with available treatment options, referral pathways, and support services for children on the autism spectrum.5 How to register: Go to www.andrews.edu/cas/socialwork/continuing and click on the link provided. Contact: Panankosi Mbunjwa Email: panambunjwa@yahoo.com

Understanding of Implicit Bias: Advancing Skills to Both Increase Insight into Oneself and Advance Cross-cultural EngagementCurriculum: Race equity and cultural diversity: Race equity and systemic racism Date/time: Monday, October 6, 2025 • 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (ET) Location: Live synchronous training via Zoom Social Work CECHs: 2 hours • Approved #MICEC-0031 Cost: Free to all MDHHS and private agency child welfare workers; $50 all others Presenter: Tana Bridge, PhD, LMSW Beginning skill level Target audience: Caseworkers and supervisors in:  Family Preservation  Children’s Protective Services  Foster Care  AdoptionTraining objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be prepared to: • Recognize the power of the professional relationship. • Explore how implicit biases are formed and the impact on professional engagement. • Review skills in challenging implicit biases. Description: Child welfare professionals are motivated to improve the quality of lives for those they serve, including serving others with compassion, free from bias and prejudice. And yet, implicit or unconscious biases are inherent in all professionals. Building congruence between the highest level of care and guarding against bias requires exploration of one’s biases and advancing a practice to guard against harm. This training will give participants the tools to take those steps. Understanding the Biology of Stress and Vicarious Trauma with a Focus on Proactive Opportunities for WellnessCurriculum: Secondary trauma: Witnessing trauma in the workplace; self-care for workers;compassion fatigue and how to recognize it; prevent burnout and manage stress Date/time: Monday, November 10, 2025 • 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM (ET) Location: Live synchronous training via Zoom Social Work CECHs: 3 hours • Approved #MICEC-0031 Cost: Free to all MDHHS and private agency child welfare workers; $50 all others Presenter: Tana Bridge, PhD, LMSW Beginning skill level Target audience: Caseworkers and supervisors in:  Family Preservation  Children’s Protective Services  Foster Care  AdoptionTraining objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be prepared to: • Increase their knowledge of the neuro-biology of chronic stress. • Recognize their unique risk for vicarious trauma. • Identify personal indicators of stress and signs of impairment.• Utilize responsive skills and activities to address stress and enhance well-being. Description: Burnout and vicarious trauma are recognized as occupational hazards for those serving in child welfare. Approaching stress and prioritizing wellness must be intentional if one is to improve personal well-being, ensure professional competence, and guard against impairment. In this training, participants will gain an increased understanding of the biology of stress and vicarious trauma. Further skills in decreasing stress and advancing well-being will be explored and practiced. 6 How to register: October 6: https://forms.gle/3Dk711WWFUpi5Jwn9 November 10: https://forms.gle/SZhg3EWAHXUsAjRK9 Contact: Caren Putzu Email: emu_socialworkce@emich.edu

“It Takes a Village”: Preserving and Supporting Cultural Identity of Children of Color in the Child Welfare System Curriculum: Preservation: Supporting and preserving families Date/time: Friday, November 14, 2025 • 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM (ET) Location: Live synchronous training via Zoom Social Work CECHs: 3 hours • Approval pending Cost: Free to all MDHHS and private agency child welfare workers; $50 all others Presenter: Rita Walters, PhD, LMSW Intermediate skill level Target audience: Caseworkers and supervisors in:  Family Preservation  Children’s Protective Services  Foster Care  AdoptionTraining objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be prepared to: • Analyze the historical impact of family separation and systemic inequities on children of color within the child welfare system. • Describe the importance of cultural heritage and identity in child development and well-being. • Develop strategies that prioritize community building and culturally relevant support systems for children of color and their families. Description: This interactive and reective training is grounded in the African proverb “It takes a village to raise a child” and introduces a philosophical and culturally arming approach to preserving the identities and well-being of children of color impacted by the child welfare system. Participants will explore the historical context of family separation in marginalized communities and the lasting impact on cultural identity. A multicultural framework that centers cultural competence, cultural humility, and community-centered care will be introduced. Participants will engage in case study analysis to apply anti-racism and anti-oppression strategies to eectively support children and families of color. Bridging Education and Social Services Systems: Supporting Children with Disabilities Through a Culturally Centered Lens Curriculum: Educational opportunities: Navigating the special education system for children with disabilities Date/time: Friday, January 16, 2026 • 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM (ET) Location: Live synchronous training via Zoom Social Work CECHs: 3 hours • Approval pending Cost: Free to all MDHHS and private agency child welfare workers; $50 all others Presenter: Rita Walters, PhD, LMSW Intermediate skill level Target audience: Caseworkers and supervisors in:  Family Preservation  Children’s Protective Services  Foster Care  AdoptionTraining objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be prepared to: • Understand how education, child welfare, and community systems intersect in the lives of children with disabilities, particularly those from marginalized communities. • Engage in case study analysis that applies multicultural frameworks to develop culturally responsive support plans. • Identify eective ways to build and sustain partnerships between families, schools, service providers, and cultural/community organizations.Description: This training is designed to equip child welfare workers with tools to navigate and coordinate educational and social systems using a culturally centered approach that values the interconnectedness of family, community, education, and support services. Grounded in cultural humility and family-centered practices, this training will introduce the Disability Critical Race Theory (DisCrit) framework as a foundation in the development of coordinated, culturally sustaining supports across education and social service systems aimed to more eectively meet the diverse and complex needs of children with disabilities. How to register: Email SocialWork@ferris.edu Contact: Amy Boewe Email: AmyBoewe@ferris.edu 7

Embrace Strategies for Leadership and WellnessCurriculum: MiTEAM Principles: Eective supervision and mentoring Date/time: Friday, December 5, 2025 • Program 8:45 AM – 12:00 PM (ET) Location: Live synchronous training via Zoom Social Work CECHs: 3 hours • Approved #MICEC-0004 Cost: Free to all MDHHS and private agency child welfare workers; $59 all others Presenter: Elisa Ortega-Schultz, MS, MA, LMSW Beginning skill level Target audience: Caseworkers and supervisors in:  Family Preservation  Children’s Protective Services  Foster Care  AdoptionTraining objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be prepared to: • Increase self-awareness through a variety of reection practices.• Identify practical takeaways to implement into daily routine and practice.• Provide a framework for cultivating emotional intelligence.Description: In this training, participants will walk through a reection exercise to become more aware of their own needs for their wellness and leadership. The focus will be on three core leadership lessons: rest, healing, and growth. Participants can expect to walk away with tangible skills to cultivate their emotional wellness in an eort to become a heart-centered leader.Sharpening Assessment Skills, How to Recognize Signs/Symptoms, When to Make a Referral for SUD servicesCurriculum: Substance abuse: Sharpening assessment skills, how to recognize signs/symptoms, when to make a referral for SUD services Date/time: Friday, February 27, 2026 • Program 8:45 AM – 12:00 PM (ET) Location: Live synchronous training via Zoom Social Work CECHs: 3 hours • Approved #MICEC-0004 Cost: Free to all MDHHS and private agency child welfare workers; $59 all others Presenter: Brandi Berry, LLMSW Beginning skill level Target audience: Caseworkers and supervisors in:  Family Preservation  Children’s Protective Services  Foster Care  AdoptionTraining objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be prepared to: • Identify two components regarding the epidemiology of SUD in families, with a focus on pregnant and breastfeeding persons. • Describe three ways that women who use drugs (particularly pregnant and parenting persons) are stigmatized and discuss the role of language and stigmatization. • List three harm reduction and trauma-informed care practices to engage persons with SUD more eectively and sensitively. Description: This training will focus on substance use disorders (SUD) in families. Learners will hear about the epidemiology of SUD in families with a focus on the stigma towards pregnant and parenting persons and use of appropriate language, harm reduction practices and trauma-informed care, and the treatment of SUD in pregnant and breastfeeding persons.8 How to register: Visit www.gvsu.edu/swce. Contact: Lauren Fodor Phone: 616-331-7180 Email: learn@gvsu.edu

9Safety Planning with a Family in CrisisCurriculum: Trauma and crisis management: Safety planning with a family in crisis Date/time: Wednesday, October 22, 2025 • 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM (ET) Location: Live synchronous training via Zoom Social Work CECHs: 3 hours • MAU042225-01 Cost: Free to all MDHHS and private agency child welfare workers; $15 students; $45 all others Presenter: Irena J. Glover, PhD, LMSW Beginning, intermediate, and advanced skill levels Target audience: Caseworkers and supervisors in:  Family Preservation  Children’s Protective Services  Foster CareTraining objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be prepared to: • Understand the components of an eective safety plan addressing dierent types of crises.• Recognize the impact of trauma on families in crisis and its inuence on safety planning.• Recognize cultural dierences that may impact crisis response and safety planning.Description: This training will equip participants with skills and knowledge to eectively implement safety strategies for families experiencing crises. Participants will explore the dynamics of crisis situations within family systems, learning to conduct comprehensive safety assessments and develop personalized safety plans. Emphasis will be placed on fostering collaborative relationships with families, understanding cultural considerations, and integrating trauma-informed approaches into practice. Through case studies and interactive discussions, participants will gain practical insights and strategies to enhance intervention outcomes and promote family well-being.Eects of Abuse and Neglect on ChildrenCurriculum: Trauma and crisis management: Eects of abuse and neglect on children Date/time: Wednesday, November 19, 2025 • 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM (ET) Location: Live synchronous training via Zoom Social Work CECHs: 3 hours • MAU042225-01 Cost: Free to all MDHHS and private agency child welfare workers; $15 students; $45 all others Presenter: Janice King, LMSW Beginning, intermediate, and advanced skill levels Target audience: Caseworkers and supervisors in:  Family Preservation  Children’s Protective Services  Foster Care  AdoptionTraining objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be prepared to: • Identify the psychological symptoms associated with abuse and neglect.• Describe common diagnoses found in children experiencing abuse and neglect.• Discuss the role evidence-based interventions play in alleviating the eects of abuse and neglect.Description: This training will address the impact of child abuse and neglect as it relates to psychological outcomes: assessing the psychological symptoms related to abuse and neglect; identifying major diagnoses associated with child abuse and neglect; examples of evidence-based practices being used with disorders connected with abuse and neglect; and ways child welfare practitioners can create linkages to mental health services in the community. Also discussed will be the long-term psychological, behavioral consequences of child abuse and neglect; and the importance of early clinical intervention as a way to mitigate the long-term eects of child abuse and neglect. This training will utilize exercises and visual displays.

Understanding the Emotional and Mental Health Needs of YouthCurriculum: Mental and behavioral health: Understanding emotional and mental health concerns of youth Date/time: Wednesday, January 7, 2025 • 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM (ET) Location: Live synchronous training via Zoom Social Work CECHs: 3 hours • MAU042225-01 Cost: Free to all MDHHS and private agency child welfare workers; $15 students; $45 all others Presenter: Irena J. Glover, PhD, LMSW Beginning, intermediate, and advanced skill levels Target audience: Caseworkers and supervisors in:  Family Preservation  Children’s Protective Services  Foster Care  AdoptionTraining objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be prepared to: • Understand the prevalence and impact of mental health concerns among youth.• Discuss how developmental changes inuence emotional and mental health issues.• Examine the role of technology, social media, and digital interactions and the impact on youth mental health.• Develop skills for engaging youth in discussions about mental health and emotional well-being.Description: This training will explore the complex landscape of youth mental health, equipping participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize, understand, and eectively respond to emotional and mental health concerns among young people. Participants will delve into the developmental stages of youth, examine the impact of technology and social media on youth mental health and well-being, and discuss skills to engage youth in discussions about mental health. This training will emphasize the inclusivity and anti-racist principles in addressing mental health disparities. Through interactive sessions, case studies, and discussions, participants will gain practical insights and strategies for promoting positive mental health outcomes in diverse youth populations.10 How to register: Email Jessica Grima, GA for the Madonna University School of Social Work at j.grima@madonna.edu to register. Please note the training date/title in your message.

11Strengthening Families Using an Equity LensCurriculum: Race equity and cultural diversity Date/time: Tuesday, October 28, 2025 • Program 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (ET) Location: Live synchronous training via Zoom Social Work CECHs: 2 hours Cost: Free to all MDHHS and private agency child welfare workers; all others check online for pricing Presenter: Jessica Pryce, PhD Beginning skill level Target audience: Caseworkers and supervisors in:  Family Preservation  Children’s Protective Services  Foster Care  AdoptionTraining objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be prepared to:• Examine the limitations of traditional child welfare practices. • Identify strategies for shifting mindsets and sharing power.• Dierentiate between evolutionary and revolutionary change in child welfare. • Develop actionable steps for courageous leadership and advocacy. Description: This training will center on Dr. Pryce’s book, Broken: Transforming Child Protective Services—Notes of a Former Caseworker, which explores her personal journey through the child welfare system and her bold vision for its transformation. Drawing directly from the book’s themes, Dr. Pryce will engage the audience in a candid discussion about the urgent need to shift mindsets, share power, and embrace both evolutionary and revolutionary changes within the eld. The training will underscore the importance of courageous leadership in fostering sustainable changes and highlight actionable strategies to prioritize the protection of children while strengthening families. Through stories, insights, and reections from Broken, Dr. Pryce will challenge child welfare professionals to rethink traditional practices and become activists for transformative change. She will illuminate the path toward a cultural shift within organizations, advocating for a paradigm that celebrates partnership, accountability, and the humanity of the families served. Nature and Dynamics of Teen Dating ViolenceCurriculum: Domestic violence Date/time: Thursday, October 30, 2025 • Program 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM (ET) Location: Live synchronous training via Zoom Social Work CECHs: 3 hours Cost: Free to all MDHHS and private agency child welfare workers; all others check online for pricing Presenter: Kaleigh Cornelison, LCSW Beginning skill level Target audience: Caseworkers and supervisors in:  Family Preservation  Children’s Protective Services  Foster Care  AdoptionTraining objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be prepared to:• Identify ways that various forms of abuse show up in teen relationships.• Describe how dating violence uniquely impacts LGBTQ+ youth.• Practice concrete tools and approaches for how to support those impacted by dating violence.• Apply ways to have conversations about healthy relationships, consent, and the dierences between love and jealousy. Description: Dating and romantic relationships can be a healthy and exciting part of adolescent development. However, there are also possibilities for unhealthy or abusive relationships to develop. This training will allow participants to better understand the dynamics of intimate partner violence as it applies to teen relationships. We will review current research, explore the various ways that physical, sexual, mental, emotional, and physical abuse show up in adolescent relationships, including how dating violence uniquely impacts LGBTQ+ youth. Participants will also learn tools and approaches for what they can do to support youth who have experienced dating violence, including ways to have conversations about healthy relationships, consent, and the dierences between love and jealousy.

Supporting and Arming LGBTQ+ YouthCurriculum: Race equity and cultural diversity Date/time: Thursday, December 4, 2025 • Program 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM (ET) Location: Live synchronous training via Zoom Social Work CECHs: 3 hours Cost: Free to all MDHHS and private agency child welfare workers; all others check online for pricing Presenter: Kaleigh Cornelison, LCSW Beginning skill level Target audience: Caseworkers and supervisors in:  Family Preservation  Children’s Protective Services  Foster Care  AdoptionTraining objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be prepared to:• Gain a basic understanding of common terms regarding gender and sexual orientation. • Understand the dierence between gender identity, gender expression, sex assigned at birth, and sexual/romantic attraction.• Practice how to use inclusive language for all young people.• Take away key strategies for supporting and arming LGBTQ+ youth. Description: When it comes to LGBTQ+ youth, being able to support and arm their identities can be lifesaving work. This training will cover basic information including denitions, the use of pronouns, and the dierences between gender expression, gender identity, and sexual orientation. Participants will also learn important strategies to ensure that the LGBTQ+ youth they work with feel seen and cared for, including interpersonal and organizational approaches.Healthy Sexual Development: Birth to Age 17Curriculum: Mental and behavioral health Date/time: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 • Program 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (ET) Location: Live synchronous training via Zoom Social Work CECHs: 2 hours Cost: Free to all MDHHS and private agency child welfare workers; all others check online for pricing Presenter: Jerry Peterson, MA in Theology Beginning skill level Target audience: Caseworkers and supervisors in:  Family Preservation  Children’s Protective Services  Foster Care  AdoptionTraining objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be prepared to:• Understand typical, healthy sexual development in children and teenagers.• Identify and address personal and cultural bias when addressing sexual behaviors with children and teenagers.• Have respectful and empathetic conversations with children, youth, families, and peers on healthy sexual development topics.Description: Learn about typical, healthy sexual development in children and teenagers. It is developmentally appropriate for children of all ages to be curious about sex and sexuality. They will benet greatly from a safe and accepting environment to explore sexual development topics in appropriate ways. A clear prole of problematic sexual behaviors will be provided to help participants distinguish between healthy, typical sexual behaviors in children and youth and behaviors that cause harm and require professional intervention. Guidelines and tools for communicating with children, youth, and families about sexual development topics will be provided. A scenario exercise will help participants apply what is learned to a real-life situation.12Michigan State University School of Social Work, an accredited social work education program, is authorized by the Michigan Licensure Law Administrative Rule 338.2965 to award Michigan social work continuing education contact hours. We are also an approved Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative Provider (provider #0001) for all programs, renewed annually. How to register for online training: http://bit.ly/45GZuho Contact: Gina Tremonti Gembel, MSW Email: swkce@msu.edu

Working with Children and Families: Improving Cross-cultural KnowledgeCurriculum: Race equity and cultural diversity: Cross-cultural knowledge Date/time: Friday, October 17, 2025 • Program 10:00 AM – 12:15 PM (ET) Location: Live synchronous training via Zoom Social Work CECHs: 2 hours • Approval #MICEC-0044 Cost: Free to all MDHHS and private agency child welfare workers; free for students; $40 all others Presenters: Caroline Cheng, PhD, LLMSW Vikash Kumar, PhD, MSW Beginning skill level Target audience: Caseworkers and supervisors in:  Family Preservation  Children’s Protective Services  Foster Care  AdoptionTraining objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be prepared to:• Increase understanding of the inuence of culture on family structures, parenting practices, communication styles, and perceptions of child welfare services.• Develop skills and strategies to build respectful and trusting relationships with diverse families to improve outcomes. Description: This training is designed to enhance participants’ cross-cultural knowledge and skills in working with children and families from diverse racial, ethnic, linguistic, and cultural backgrounds. Grounded in principles of cultural humility, equity, and family-centered practice, the training will explore the complex ways in which culture shapes parenting, communication, help-seeking behaviors, and perceptions of child welfare systems. Participants will engage in experiential learning through case scenarios and reective exercises to gain empathy and knowledge in the subject area. Transforming Hearts and Minds Through Racial Equity and Cultural Diversity in Child Welfare SystemsCurriculum: Antiracism: Action-oriented strategies for institutional systemic change that addresses racism and other interlocking systems of social oppression Date/time: Friday, November 7, 2025 • Program 10:00 AM – 12:15 PM (ET) Location: Northern Michigan University 1401 Presque Isle Avenue, Marquette, MI 49855 Social Work CECHs: 2 hours • Approval #MICEC-0044 Cost: Free to all MDHHS and private agency child welfare workers; free for students; $40 all others Presenters: Caroline Cheng, PhD, LLMSW Vikash Kumar, PhD, MSW Beginning skill level Target audience: Caseworkers and supervisors in:  Family Preservation  Children’s Protective Services  Foster Care  AdoptionTraining objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be prepared to:• Identify and challenge implicit biases and assumptions in child welfare decision-making processes, particularly those that disproportionately aect racially and culturally diverse children and families. • Develop actionable steps for integrating anti-racism and cultural humility into organizational policies, supervision, and frontline child welfare practice.Description: This training is designed to equip participants with the knowledge, self-awareness, and practical skills necessary to promote racial equity and cultural responsiveness in the child welfare system. Participants will critically examine the pervasive impact of systemic racism on families and children of color through facilitated discussions of case studies and role plays. The training will guide participants in recognizing their own implicit biases, understanding systemic racism that perpetuates inequities, and identifying practical interventions.13

Skill Building: Understanding and Recognizing Compassion Fatigue in the WorkplaceCurriculum: Secondary trauma: Compassion fatigue and how to recognize it Date/time: Thursday, February 5, 2026 • Program 10:00 AM – 12:15 PM (ET) Location: Live synchronous training via Zoom Social Work CECHs: 2 hours • Approval #MICEC-0044 Cost: Free to all MDHHS and private agency child welfare workers; free for students; $40 all others Presenter: Caroline Cheng, PhD, LLMSW Beginning skill level Target audience: Caseworkers and supervisors in:  Family Preservation  Children’s Protective Services  Foster Care  AdoptionTraining objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be prepared to:• Identify early warning signs, symptoms, and risk factors of compassion fatigue at both the individual and organizational levels.• Engage in reective exercises to assess personal experiences with compassion fatigue and develop awareness of its impact on our personal and professional life.Description: This training is designed to help participants understand, identify, and manage compassion fatigue in a high-stress workplace. Compassion fatigue may lead to burnout for workers if left unaddressed. Through a combination of interactive lecture, self-assessment tools, and group discussions, participants will gain insights into the signs and symptoms of compassion fatigue. The training will aim to build individual and organizational resilience by incorporating evidence-based self-care strategies, mindfulness techniques, and supportive workplace practices.14 How to register: https://nmu.edu/continuingeducation/education Contact: Megan Nowicki Email: mewales@nmu.edu

15Building Trust Across Cultures: Practicing Cultural Humility in Child WelfareCurriculum: Race equity and cultural diversity: Understanding one’s personal values and beliefsand their relationship to cultural identity and practice Date/time: Friday, October 3, 2025 • Program 9:45 AM – 12:00 PM (ET) Location: Live synchronous training via Zoom Social Work CECHs: 2 hours • Approval pending Cost: Free to all MDHHS and private agency child welfare workers; $65 all others Presenter: Brandi Anderson, PhD, LICSW, SSW, CFSW Beginning skill level Target audience: Caseworkers and supervisors in:  Family Preservation  Children’s Protective Services  Foster Care  AdoptionTraining objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be prepared to:• Dene cultural humility and the ways in which it diers from other (related) terms. • Gain a foundational understanding of cultural humility and the importance of its facets. • Understand [cultural] values, similarities and dierences and unique intersections of people, including an exploration of dierences in place and space. • Understand ways in which cultural humility can be applied in professional contexts with at-risk populations of youth and families (and beyond). Description: Upon receiving a preliminary overview of cultural humility, participants will begin a journey into exploring the foundational components of this domain. Participants will engage in conversations that prompt them to identify aspects of their own cultural formation, while actively expanding their own ideals to assist in acknowledging, valuing, appreciating, and incorporating the cultures and preferences of others. The training will end with general recommendations of ways they can practice cultural humility in multiple settings with the youth and families they service on a daily basis.

The First Relationship: Assessing Early Bonds Through an Infant Mental Health LensCurriculum: Preservation: Supporting and preserving families; and Permanency: Techniques to promote attachment and bonding Date/time: Friday, December 5, 2025 • Program 1:15 PM – 4:30 PM (ET) Location: Live synchronous training via Zoom Social Work CECHs: 3 hours • Approval pending Cost: Free to all MDHHS and private agency child welfare workers; $65 all others Presenter: Jessica Hendricks, LMSW, IMH-E Intermediate skill level Target audience: Caseworkers and supervisors in:  Family Preservation  Children’s Protective Services  Foster Care  AdoptionTraining objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be prepared to: • Identify key infant–parent attachment styles and implement strategies to promote safety, trust, and emotional security in the caregiving relationship.• Utilize structured observation tools, such as the Parent–Child Observation Checklist, to assess the quality and dynamics of parent–child interactions in both in-home and supervised settings.• Eectively communicate insights from observations to inform child welfare decisions, including court recommendations and parenting time planning, using tools like the Baby Bench Card. Description: This training is designed to enhance child welfare professionals’ ability to assess and support the parent–child relationship during the earliest and most formative years (birth to age 3). Rooted in infant mental health principles and grounded in attachment theory, this training will provide participants with the knowledge and skills to identify signs of healthy and disrupted attachment. Attendees will explore common infant–parent attachment styles and learn how to interpret behaviors that signal strengths or concerns in the caregiving relationship. Practical tools, including a Parent–Child Observation Checklist, will be introduced to guide observations during home visits or family time. Additionally, the training will address how to eectively communicate these observations in case planning and court settings, with special attention to supporting decisions around parenting time through the use of the Baby Bench Card. How to register: October 3: https://bit.ly/3HBgHAQ December 5: https://bit.ly/4oSs5sT Contact: Emily Dixon, LMSW Email: edixon@arbor.edu16

17Understanding and Addressing Compassion FatigueCurriculum: Secondary trauma: Compassion fatigue and how to recognize it Date/time: Friday, December 5, 2025 • Program 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM (ET) Location: Live synchronous training via Zoom Social Work CECHs: 3 hours • Approved Cost: Free to all MDHHS and private agency child welfare workers; $69 all others Presenter: Colleen E. Crane, LMSW Beginning skill level Target audience: Caseworkers and supervisors in:  Family Preservation  Children’s Protective Services  Foster Care  AdoptionTraining objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be prepared to: • Dierentiate compassion fatigue from burnout and secondary traumatic stress. • Identify the signs and symptoms of compassion fatigue in themselves and others. • Identify risk factors and personal vulnerabilities contributing to compassion fatigue.• Apply practical strategies to prevent and mitigate compassion fatigue in clinical practice and develop a personalized self-care and resilience plan.Description: Social workers are often on the front lines of human suering, providing essential emotional and practical support to individuals facing trauma, loss, and crisis. Over time, this sustained exposure can lead to compassion fatigue—a form of emotional and physical exhaustion that diminishes the capacity to empathize or feel compassion for others. This training will equip social workers with the knowledge and tools to recognize, prevent, and address compassion fatigue in themselves and their colleagues. Through an engaging blend of lecture, discussion, case examples, and self-assessment activities, participants will explore the signs, symptoms, and risk factors of compassion fatigue and dierentiate it from related conditions such as burnout and vicarious trauma. The training will emphasize the ethical and clinical implications of unaddressed compassion fatigue and provide practical, evidence-based strategies for self-care, resilience-building, and workplace advocacy. Understanding Autism and NeurodiversityCurriculum: Educational opportunities: Understanding the autism spectrum and neurodiversity Date/time: Thursday, January 22, 2026 • Program 9:30 AM – 12:45 PM (ET) Location: Live synchronous training via Zoom Social Work CECHs: 3 hours • Approved Cost: Free to all MDHHS and private agency child welfare workers; $69 all others Presenter: Kari Sherwood, PhD, LMSW Beginning skill level Target audience: Caseworkers and supervisors in:  Family Preservation  Children’s Protective Services  Foster Care  AdoptionTraining objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be prepared to: • Describe at least three autism characteristics and their relation to neurodiversity.• Recognize the social maltreatment of autistic people and at least three common outcomes of autism stigma.• Identify three to ve neurodiversity-arming methods for working with autistic and neurodivergent individuals.Description: This training will serve as an introduction to autism and neurodiversity, with an emphasis on how professionals can better serve this population. The training will include a brief history of the medicalization of autism as well as current perspectives from autistic advocates on autism as a social identity. Current interventions will be discussed as well as common co-occurring conditions, an overview of racial and gender disparities, and the social maltreatment of autistic people, including bullying, discrimination, and mental health outcomes. How to register: https://ssw.umich.edu/r/mdhhsinservice, register using discount code “MDHHS2526” to waive the fee. Please register using your michigan.gov email address or your email for your agency. Contact: Alia Wesala, LMSW Email: ssw.conted@umich.edu

Trauma, Grief, and LossCurriculum: Trauma and crisis management: Trauma, grief, and loss Date/time: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 Program 2:00 PM – 5:15 PM (ET) Location: Live synchronous training via Zoom Social Work CECHs: 3 hours • Approval #MICEC-0058 Cost: Free to all MDHHS and private agency child welfare workers; $45 all others Presenters: Nancy Keller-MacKinnon, LMSW Haley K. Scott, LLMSW Intermediate skill level Target audience: Caseworkers and supervisors in:  Family Preservation  Children’s Protective Services  Foster Care  AdoptionTraining objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be prepared to: • Understand the various components of grief and loss.• Understand the impact of sudden loss and violent deaths.• Identify the ways in which culture and religion can impact grief. Description: This training will provide an overview of key theoretical and practical approaches to grief and loss. Participants will also understand the impact of sudden loss and violent deaths and how to support families during a loss while they also conduct a thorough investigation. This training will also examine symptoms and types of grief, misconceptions of grief, and explore the various components of trauma, grief, and loss. It will help participants identify how grief can aect an individual in a myriad of ways (emotional, behavioral, cognitive, physical, and spiritual) and also explore the importance of a self-care approach.Self-care for Child Welfare WorkersCurriculum: Secondary trauma: Self-care for workers Date/time: Friday, November 7, 2025 • Program 2:00 PM – 5:15 PM (ET) Location: Live synchronous training via Zoom Social Work CECHs: 3 hours • Approval #MICEC-0058 Cost: Free to all MDHHS and private agency child welfare workers; $45 all others Presenter: Patricia Dixon, LMSW Beginning skill level Target audience: Caseworkers and supervisors in:  Family Preservation  Children’s Protective Services  Foster Care  AdoptionTraining objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be prepared to: • Identify and understand physical, behavioral, emotional, and cognitive signs of mental health distress.• Identify and learn eective coping strategies to reduce secondary traumatic, burnout, and compassion fatigue.• Identify and learn risk and protective factors of social workers in demanding job conditions.Description: Social workers in welfare systems are concerned with the well-being and maltreatment of others and have the responsibility to protect their clients from abuse, neglect, and many other forms of maltreatment. Due to job demands, workers can be at risk of developing professional compassion fatigue and experiencing low job satisfaction. This training will help workers learn self-care strategies to prevent burnout, compassion fatigue, and secondary trauma. 18 How to register: October 8: https://bit.ly/45HqLjs November 7: https://bit.ly/4lzB27i December 4: https://bit.ly/41d5hd9 February 4: https://bit.ly/45Iv6TJ Contact: Shantalea Johns, EdD, LMSW Email: shantalea@wayne.edu Website: https://socialwork.wayne.edu/ce

19Connected and Seen: Fostering Wellness Through Identity, Attachment, and SupportCurriculum: Mental and behavioral health: Health and wellness needs of youth in foster care Date/time: Thursday, December 4, 2025 Program 2:00 PM – 5:15 PM (ET) Location: Live synchronous training via Zoom Social Work CECHs: 3 hours • Approval #MICEC-0058 Cost: Free to all MDHHS and private agency child welfare workers; $45 all others Presenters: Shamele Hill, MSW LaShawnda Kilgore, PhD Advanced skill level Target audience: Caseworkers and supervisors in:  Family Preservation  Children’s Protective Services  Foster Care  AdoptionTraining objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be prepared to: • Identify key mental health challenges faced by youth impacted by foster care, adoption, kinship care, and guardianship, and how trauma and grief aect development.• Support positive identity development by using strategies like storytelling, openness, and honoring the youth’s family history. • Promote secure attachments and belonging by engaging families, making eective referrals, and partnering with mental health providers.Description: Child welfare professionals play a critical role in supporting the complex health and wellness needs of youth impacted by foster care, adoption, kinship care, and guardianship. This interactive training will explore the intersecting areas of mental health, identity development, loss and grief, and the need for belonging. Participants will learn evidence-informed strategies to address mental health challenges, support positive identity formation, and strengthen secure attachments in youth and families. This training will also highlight how child welfare professionals can partner with caregivers and mental health providers to improve outcomes and promote long-term family stability. Practical tools, case study scenarios, and interactive discussions will equip professionals to apply these insights to their day-to-day work.Fostering Support in Kinship Care PlacementsCurriculum: Placement: Relatives/grandparents as caregivers and supporting relative placements Date/time: Wednesday, February 4, 2026 • Program 2:00 PM – 5:15 PM (ET) Location: Live synchronous training via Zoom Social Work CECHs: 3 hours • Approval #MICEC-0058 Cost: Free to all MDHHS and private agency child welfare workers; $45 all others Presenter: Stormie Jacobs-Wakemup, MSA Intermediate skill level Target audience: Caseworkers and supervisors in:  Family Preservation  Children’s Protective Services  Foster Care  AdoptionTraining objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be prepared to: • Understand why the categories of formal, informal, and diverted are important factors in determining access to supports and services for kinship caregivers.• Understand the unique needs and perspectives of kinship caregivers. • Appreciate the complex emotional experiences faced and experienced by kinship caregivers. Description: Nationally, states are developing evidence-based kinship navigator programs to obtain federal support for kin-rst care to children within and outside the child welfare system. Kinship care is preventive care, as it provides important protective factors for children when faced with separation from their biological parents, and it is signicantly less costly than the statutory removal of children from their families. Participants will learn about the complexity of kinship at the intersection of child welfare, appreciate the array of challenges faced by caregivers when they take responsibility for raising the children of their relatives, and understand the services available to support them.

20Navigating Parental Bias in Clinical Work with ChildrenCurriculum: Preservation: Supporting and preserving families Date/time: Thursday, October 9, 2025 • Program 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM (ET) Location: Live synchronous training via Zoom or WebEx Social Work CECHs: 3 hours • Pending approval Cost: Free to all MDHHS and private agency child welfare workers; $75 all others Presenter: Anyssa Grendel, LMSW Beginning skill level Target audience: Caseworkers and supervisors in:  Family Preservation  Children’s Protective Services  Foster Care  AdoptionTraining objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be prepared to: • Understand parental inuences that may lead to parental bias.• Provide child-centered care.• Maintain ethical and professional boundaries.Description: This training is designed for social workers and mental health clinicians who work with children and families. The training will focus on recognizing and mitigating parental inuences that may lead to a clinician’s parental bias and reducing the impact this could have in the process of clinical assessments, treatment, and therapeutic relationships. Clinicians will explore how parental bias may be inuenced by cultural norms, socioeconomic stressors, and systemic racial inequities. Clinicians will assess and reect on their own implicit biases and how these may inuence their work with children and families of color. Participants will gain practical strategies for ensuring child-centered care while maintaining ethical and professional boundaries in family dynamics.Trauma Informed Removals and Placements in Child WelfareCurriculum: Trauma and crisis management: Minimizing trauma for children during the removal and placement process Date/time: Thursday, November 6, 2025 • Program 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM (ET) Location: WMU College of Health & Human Services 1101 Cass Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49008 (https://wmich.edu/hhs/directions) Social Work CECHs: 3 hours • Pending approval Cost: Free to all MDHHS and private agency child welfare workers; $50 all others Presenter: Bryan L. Warner, LMSW Beginning skill level Target audience: Caseworkers and supervisors in:  Family Preservation  Children’s Protective Services  Foster Care  AdoptionTraining objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be prepared to: • Identify elements of trauma-informed systems and how they specically can be infused into the child removal/placement process.• Engage parents and foster parents/kinship care providers in addressing children’s emotional and relational needs in the removal/placement process.• Eectively communicate with children about the removal process utilizing trauma-informed scaolding to provide a language for the child to normalize and address his/her feelings.• Develop trauma-informed safety plans with biological parents and foster parents/kinship care providers that enhance the “felt safety” for the children.Description: Child welfare research reveals that child removal from a parent/parent(s) into foster care/kinship care is most often a traumatic experience. Separation from a parent/parents, acclimating to a new family the child often does not know, and the unpredictability and uncertainty of what will happen next creates anxiety, fear, and relational loss of the attachment person. This in-person training is designed to provide child welfare sta with knowledge and skills to eectively implement a trauma-informed removal process that reduces traumatic stress when children are entering substitute placement. This training will integrate trauma theory, research, and presenter experience into a trauma-informed removal model. Participants will learn the key principles of trauma-informed child welfare systems and practices that can be applied to the removal and placement process. Specic strategies to increase psychological safety for the child will be provided, addressing engagement, communication, and safety planning.Anyssa Grendel, LMSWSupervising Therapist/Owner of MINDBODY SOULUTIONS, IndependentCounseling CenterInstructor at Western University,School of social Work and DavenportUniversity, Health and Human ServiceCase Mgmt.anyssa@mindbodysoulutionsllc.comWith about 15 years in the field of health andhuman service Anyssa has worked in a varietyof interdisciplinary settings from mentalhealth, medical and school based services infive different counties of West Michigan.Anyssa now owns an independent counselingpractice that works with children 5 years ofage, adults and couples. Anyssa is aninstructor at the undergraduate and graduatelevel in case management with DavenportUniversity and social work with WesternMichigan University. She is a board member ofthe College of Health at Davenport and Health& Human Service Case Management boards.Anyssa was recognized as a DistinguishedAdjunct Faculty with Davenport University in2022. Anyssa is working towards her PhD toenhance her skills as a therapist and instructorat the university level and conducting researchin the field. Anyssa supervises interns andlimited license clinicians from WMU, FerrisState and Michigan State University.

21 How to register: https://wmich.edu/hhs/academics/ce#live When registering, select payment option for Child Welfare workers. Contact: Nancy Cretsinger Email: nancy.cretsinger@wmich.edu Cannabis Use and Cannabis Use DisordersCurriculum: Substance abuse: Sharpening assessment skills, how to recognize signs/symptoms, when to make a referral for SUD services Date/time: Friday, January 26, 2026 • Program 5:30 PM – 7:45 PM (ET) Location: Live synchronous training via WebEx Social Work CECHs: 2 hours • Pending approval Cost: Free to all MDHHS and private agency child welfare workers; $50 all others Presenter: Jennifer Harrison, PhD, LMSW, CAADC Beginning skill level Target audience: Caseworkers and supervisors in:  Family Preservation  Children’s Protective Services  Foster Care  AdoptionTraining objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be prepared to: • Screen for cannabis use disorders with clients with other behavioral health needs and how to oer protective strategies to reduce the risk of development of cannabis use disorders.• Understand the changing policy landscape with legalization of cannabis for medical or recreational use in the U.S.• Be aware of the trends related to medical and recreational cannabis use within the context of other drugs.Description: Cannabis is legal for medical or recreational use in 36 states, and the perception of risk is far decreased. However, for youth and young adults and well as individuals with co-occurring mental illness, cannabis use can have additional risks. Participants will develop an understanding of the epidemiology and medical uses of cannabis and protective factors for individuals who use cannabis. Finally, practice intervention strategies for people who may have developed a cannabis use disorder will be discussed.

22Beyond the System: Thriving in Higher Ed Date/time: Monday, November 3, 2025 • Program 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM (ET) Social Work CECHs: 1 hour Presenter: Chiquita Whittington, LMSW Host: Michigan State University • Register at this link: http://bit.ly/41ecREk Beginning skill levelDescription: This webinar will prepare professionals and advocates working with foster youth to navigate the higher education system by understanding their unique needs, recognizing systemic barriers, and applying youth-centered, strength-based strategies to support long-term academic success. This webinar will aim to provide guidance on how the transition to college impacts youth—particularly those coming from highly structured and restrictive child caring institutions. We will explore the unique challenges these students face as they shift from controlled environments to the independence and demands of college life and discuss strategies for supporting a successful adjustment. Working Within Michigan’s Family Division Court System Date/time: Monday, November 10, 2025 • Program 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM (ET) Social Work CECHs: 1 hour Presenter: Joseph Kozakiewicz, JD, MSW Host: Michigan State University • Register at this link: https://bit.ly/47B4BlA Beginning skill level Description: In this webinar, you will be given an overview of the Michigan Family Division court system, including structure and jurisdiction within the Family Division, Family Division Referees, the Friend of the Court, and specialty courts. To help child welfare professionals understand the legal perspective involved in their work, this webinar will discuss the training and ethical obligations of lawyers and judges, as well as how to work cooperatively to better serve clients. The nature of our court system and how this may impact decision making will also be described.Individuals from around the world can earn CECHs from the convenience of their home, oce, or on the go. We oer interactive live presentations on various topics. You will view the one-hour webinar and then will be sent a link to a survey to complete an attendance record, evaluation, and post-test. Pending a passing score of 75% or higher on the post-test, you will be able to download and print a certicate! Webinars allow us to be accessible and to collaborate globally on issues that aect individuals, organizations, and communities throughout the world.Beginning and intermediate skill levelsTarget audience: Caseworkers and supervisors in: Family Preservation  Children’s Protective Services  Foster Care AdoptionWebinars

23Community Agreements: Fostering Collaborative Accountability Date/time: Friday, December 5, 2025 Program 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM (ET) Social Work CECHs: 1 hour Presenters: Krista Rowe, CFT Host: Michigan State University • Register at this link: https://bit.ly/3UBw4fn Beginning skill levelDescription: This webinar will equip participants with actionable skills to develop dynamic community agreements. Top-down approaches, like ground rules, often lead to disengagement and hinder innovation by overlooking valuable group insights. Through collectively establishing norms and values, community agreements promote equity, address power dynamics, foster inclusivity, and harness collective wisdom. This webinar will provide tools and insights for meaningful dialogue and collective decision-making.Championing College Success for System-involved Youth: An Interactive Training and Toolkit for Child Welfare Practitioners Date/time: Wednesday, January 14, 2026 • Program 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM (ET) Social Work CECHs: 1 hour Presenter: Arika Crawford, MSW Cost: Free to all MDHHS and private agency child welfare workers; $15 all others Host: Wayne State University • Register at this link: https://bit.ly/4lUhomZ Beginning skill levelDescription: This webinar will examine the most critical, evidence-based practices for guiding foster, kinship, and adopted youth into and through higher education. Participants will explore racialized barriers, trauma-informed advocacy tactics, resource access, and exposure tools to use with their youth and young adults who are system involved. This training will be thorough yet fast-paced and interactive for all audiences and adult learning styles.Strategies to Prevent Burnout and Manage Stress Date/time: Wednesday, February 18, 2026 • Program 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (ET) Social Work CECHs: 1 hour Presenter: Irena J. Glover, PhD, LMSW Host: Madonna University • Register via email j.grima@madonna.edu Beginning, intermediate, and advanced skill levelsDescription: Preventing burnout and managing stress can seem easier said than done. While we all strive for these ideas, our lives, caseloads, and daily demands often work against us achieving balance. This webinar will oer practical ways to incorporate self-care strategies into our daily lives. Information will also be shared regarding ways to ensure that you maintain focus on taking care of your needs in order to meet the needs of children and families.Webinars

24On-demand training coursesNow oering FREE online courses! No registration required! Online courses are recordings of live webinars and can be watched from the convenience of your home, oce, or on the go! For each course, you will complete a post-training evaluation. NO CONTINUING EDUCATION CLOCK HOURS (CECHs) are oered for the On-demand courses. TARGET AUDIENCE COURSE # TRAINING TITLEProfessionals 200-19 The Matter of MotivationProfessionals 201-18 Connecting Brain and BehaviorProfessionals 201-19 Big Behavior and Trauma: Similarities, Dierences, and Strategies for Working with Traumatized YouthProfessionals 203-19 Stress and Burnout in Foster FamiliesProfessionals 219-19 Mindfulness, Wellness, and Creative Self-care for Helping ProfessionalsProfessionals 315 Children of Parents with a Mental IllnessProfessionals 340 Positive Parenting with Very Young ChildrenProfessionals 347 Working with Families Aected by Substance AbuseTARGET AUDIENCE COURSE # TRAINING TITLECaregivers 200-18 Trauma-informed Caregiving (Part 2): Understanding Neurodevelopment and the Stress Response SystemCaregivers 208-18 Support Services for Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Children and FamiliesCaregivers 213-19 Doing the Dicult Work (Part 1): How to Develop Eective Relationships with Birth FamiliesCaregivers 218-19 When Behaviors Prevent School Success: Advocating for Your Child with Emotional or Behavior ProblemsCaregivers 372 Trauma-informed Caregiving (Part 1): Becoming Trauma-Informed Parents Now offering FREE On-demand courses, no registration required! All child welfare online courses are available here: https://socialwork.msu.edu/programs/continuing-ed/child-welfare-training.htmlClick on “Begin this course” under the course you would like to take. This will take you to a survey to record your attendance, and then you will be redirected to the video. NO CECHs ARE AWARDED FOR THESE ONLINE COURSES.

MONTH TRAINING TITLE DATE and TIME LOCATIONHOSTING UNIVERSITYPAGEOctober 2025Building Trust Across Cultures: Practicing Cultural Humility in Child WelfareFriday, October 39:45 AM – 12:00 PM (ET)Live synchronous training via ZoomSpring Arbor University15Understanding of Implicit Bias: Advancing Skills to Both Increase Insight into Oneself and Advance Cross-cultural EngagementMonday, October 69:00 AM – 11:00 AM (ET)Live synchronous training via ZoomEastern Michigan University6Trauma, Grief, and LossWednesday, October 82:00 PM – 5:15 PM (ET)Live synchronous training via ZoomWayne State University19Navigating Parental Bias in Clinical Work with ChildrenThursday, October 98:30 AM – 12:00 PM (ET)Live synchronous training via Zoom or WebExWestern Michigan University20Working with Children and Families: Improving Cross-cultural KnowledgeFriday, October 1710:00 AM – 12:15 PM (ET)Live synchronous training via ZoomNorthern Michigan University13Safety Planning with a Family in CrisisWednesday, October 229:00 AM – 12:15 PM (ET)Live synchronous training via ZoomMadonna University9Strengthening Families Using an Equity LensTuesday, October 2810:00 AM – 12:00 PM (ET)Live synchronous training via ZoomMichigan State University11Nature and Dynamics of Teen Dating ViolenceThursday, October 309:00 AM – 12:15 PM (ET)Live synchronous training via ZoomMichigan State University11November 2025Beyond the System: Thriving in Higher EdMonday, November 312:00 PM – 1:15 PM (ET)WEBINARMichigan State University22Trauma Informed Removals and Placements in Child WelfareThursday, November 69:00 AM – 12:15 PM (ET)Western Michigan University, KalamazooWestern Michigan University20Transforming Hearts and Minds Through Racial Equity and Cultural Diversity in Child Welfare SystemsFriday, November 710:00 AM – 12:15 PM (ET)Northern Michigan University, MarquetteNorthern Michigan University13Self-care for Child Welfare WorkersFriday, November 72:00 PM – 5:15 PM (ET)Live synchronous training via ZoomWayne State University18Understanding the Biology of Stress and Vicarious Trauma with a Focus on Proactive Opportunities for WellnessMonday, November 109:00 AM – 12:15 PM (ET)Live synchronous training via ZoomEastern Michigan University6Working Within Michigan’s Family Division Court SystemMonday, November 1012:00 PM – 1:15 PM (ET)WEBINARMichigan State University22“It Takes a Village”: Preserving and Supporting Cultural Identity of Children of Color in the Child Welfare SystemFriday, November 149:00 AM – 12:15 PM (ET)Live synchronous training via ZoomFerris State University7Healthy Sexual Development: Birth to Age 17Tuesday, November 1810:00 AM – 12:00 PM (ET)Live synchronous training via ZoomMichigan State University12Eects of Abuse and Neglect on ChildrenWednesday, November 199:00 AM – 12:15 PM (ET)Live synchronous training via ZoomMadonna University9December 2025Supporting and Arming LGBTQ+ YouthThursday, December 49:00 AM – 12:15 PM (ET)Live synchronous training via ZoomMichigan State University12Connected and Seen: Fostering Wellness Through Identity, Attachment, and SupportThursday, December 42:00 PM – 5:15 PM (ET)Live synchronous training via ZoomWayne State University19Embrace Strategies for Leadership and WellnessFriday, December 58:45 AM – 12:00 PM (ET)Live synchronous training via ZoomGrand Valley State University8Understanding and Addressing Compassion FatigueFriday, December 59:00 AM – 12:15 PM (ET)Live synchronous training via ZoomUniversity of Michigan17Community Agreements: Fostering Collaborative AccountabilityFriday, December 512:00 PM – 1:15 PM (ET)WEBINAR Michigan State University23Calendar of trainings25

Continuing Education MSU School of Social WorkBaker Hall655 Auditorium Road, Room 2East Lansing, MI 48824Additional trainings and exciting new topics coming in spring 2026!MONTH TRAINING TITLE DATE and TIME LOCATIONHOSTING UNIVERSITYPAGEDecember 2025 continuedThe First Relationship: Assessing Early Bonds Through an Infant Mental Health LensFriday, December 51:15 PM – 4:30 PM (ET)Live synchronous training via ZoomSpring Arbor University16January 2026Understanding the Emotional and Mental Health Needs of YouthWednesday, January 79:00 AM – 12:15 PM (ET)Live synchronous training via ZoomMadonna University10Championing College Success for System-involved Youth: An Interactive Training and Toolkit for Child Welfare PractitionersWednesday, January 143:30 PM – 4:30 PM (ET)WEBINAR Wayne State University23Fetal Alcohol Spectrum DisordersFriday, January 169:00 AM – 12:15 PM (ET)Live synchronous training via ZoomAndrews University5Bridging Education and Social Services Systems: Supporting Children with Disabilities Through a Culturally Centered LensFriday, January 169:00 AM – 12:15 PM (ET)Live synchronous training via WebExFerris State University7Understanding Autism and NeurodiversityThursday, January 229:30 AM – 12:45 PM (ET)Live synchronous training via ZoomUniversity of Michigan17Cannabis Use and Cannabis Use DisordersFriday, January 265:30 PM – 7:45 PM (ET)Live synchronous training via ZoomWestern Michigan University22February 2026Fostering Support in Kinship Care PlacementsWednesday, February 42:00 PM – 5:15 PM (ET)Live synchronous training via ZoomWayne State University19Skill Building: Understanding and Recognizing Compassion Fatigue in the WorkplaceThursday, February 510:00 AM – 12:15 PM (ET)Live synchronous training via ZoomNorthern Michigan University14Autism AwarenessFriday, February 69:00 AM - 12:15 PM (ET)Live synchronous training via ZoomAndrews University5Strategies to Prevent Burnout and Manage StressWednesday, February 189:00 AM - 10:00 AM (ET)WEBINARMadonna University22Sharpening Assessment Skills, How to Recognize Signs/Symptoms, When to Make a Referral for SUD ServicesFriday, February 278:45 AM – 12:00 PM (ET)Live synchronous training via ZoomGrand Valley State University8Calendar of trainings