ICW Training Institutes 2010
September 14–16, 2010
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Courses (Select One)
Cultural Competence in Human Service Settings
Trainer
Nadja Jones, NICWA Senior Community Development Specialist
Description and Agenda
The training is designed to develop cultural competence through the policies, procedures, practices, and values of an organization and the skills of the individuals that perform the service. It uses worldview differences as a primary focus for understanding the impact of cultural difference and how to manage the dynamic of difference. This curriculum was developed in partnership with the People of Color Leadership Institute and ascribes to the System of Care principles for building organizational and individual cultural competence. Cultural competence is a set of congruent behaviors, attitudes, agency structures, and policies that come together in a system, agency, or profession, that acknowledge and incorporate, at all levels, the importance of culture, the assessment of cross-cultural relations, vigilance toward the dynamics that result from cultural difference, the expansion of cultural knowledge, and the adaptation of service to fit the client's cultural context. Through understanding and management of differences, organizations can improve the quality of services and outcomes for clients.
Cultural Competence in Human Service Settings Agenda
Positive Indian Parenting
Trainer
Lorraine Brave, NICWA Director of Community Development
Description and Agenda
For years, Indian parents have been bombarded with the idea that using traditional methods of child-rearing is not a good thing. Positive Indian Parenting reverses that concept. It revives traditional ways and provides a place for combining traditional and modern parenting methods. This course will provide workers with information on how to organize and conduct parenting training. Preparing lesson plans, setting up meetings, and helping parents through this training will be covered. Exercises and handouts are designed for use in small groups or with a family. A facilitator’s manual is included in each participant’s course material.
Positive Indian Parenting Agenda
ICWA, Basic
Trainer
Ashley Horne, NICWA Government Affairs Associate
Description
The National Indian Child Welfare Association has worked to improve compliance with the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) since its enactment. This Basic ICWA training course was designed to provide participants with basic skills in Indian child welfare and policy- and practice-informed knowledge about ICWA and its application. The history of Indian child welfare, implications of federal Indian policies, and cultural considerations are covere. Participants will leave the training having gained information and skills regarding the background of ICWA, its key requirements, strategies for improving compliance, and methods for assisting others who are learning about the law using various resources.
Due to continuous developments in areas relating to the Indian Child Welfare Act, the agenda for this course will not be available prior to the training. If you would like to see a sample agenda from a previous “ICWA, Basic” training, please e-mail laurie@nicwa.org.
Registration
Cost
Early-Bird Registration (submitted by August 31, 2010) = $325
Full-Price Registration (submitted after August 31, 2010) = $375
(Registration fees cover workshop sessions, all materials, CEUs, and one luncheon. Other meals, lodging, and travel are on your own.)
To Register
Print and complete the registration form:
September 2010 Training Institute Registration Form
Return the form to NICWA with payment. Mail payment to:
National Indian Child Welfare Association
5100 SW Macadam Avenue, Suite 300
Portland, OR 97239
OR
Faxed registrations may be sent to (503) 222-4007.
Hotel Information
Monarch Hotel
12566 SE 93rd Avenue
Clackamas, OR 97015
Reservations phone: 1-800-492-8700
Reservations online: http://www.monarchhotel.cc
Indicate that you are with the NICWA room block. The room rate is $89 per night, plus tax. All reservations must be guaranteed with a credit card or deposit. In the event of a no-show, one night’s room and tax will be posted to that credit card. Cancellations must be made 24 hours prior to scheduled arrival date. Rate is guaranteed through August 31, 2010.
Hotel Guests Will Receive
- Free parking for all training institute attendees
- Wireless Internet access
- Shuttle service to and from airport and to any location within one mile of the hotel (For more information, call the hotel.)
Area Shopping, Restaurants, and Entertainment
- Clackamas Town Center Mall, two blocks from hotel
- Clackamas Promenade adjacent to hotel
- Over 20 restaurants within walking distance
- Two blocks to Max Light Rail Green Line with direct service to downtown Portland
November 2-4, 2010
Mailer Artwork
Protecting Our Children by Gil Scott (Diné)
Artist Statement: This image shows a woman holding her child which in turn is our mother protecting all her little ones. The feathers of the eagle have little hand prints to show that our children are always being watched over. The baby is also wrapped in a rainbow to show how much we treasure our children. The eagle feathers are encased in four of the sacred colors of the Dine' people, white, blue, yellow and black.
Mixed media: Acrylic, Watercolor, and Colored Pencil
If you are interested in contacting Gil Scott regarding his work, please e-mail Event Manager Laurie Evans at laurie@nicwa.org.
Courses (Select One)
Family-Centered Services
Trainer
Nadja Jones, NICWA Senior Community Development Specialist
Description
This workshop examines the delivery of family-centered services. It introduces the worker to the scope of such services and focuses on three main topics: providing family preservation services, assisting substance-abusing families, providing family support services. The workshop is designed to provide the Indian Child Welfare (ICW) worker with an understanding of the importance of these services, which keep children with their own families, and the role of these services in child protection. The topics discussed are current priorities in Indian child welfare. The goal of this workshop is to enhance the capability of the ICW worker to provide services to children in their own homes.
Upon completing this training session, participants will:
- Recognize the relationship between different cultural traditions regarding families and Indian child welfare services.
- Understand the scope of family-centered services to Indian children at home.
- Distinguish the basic assumptions, which govern delivery of family centered services.
- Recognize the basic elements of providing family preservation services.
- Understand and implement methods employed in family preservation and family support services.
- Identify the role of the Indian child welfare worker when working with alcoholic and substance abusing families.
- Distinguish unique issues involved in helping the alcoholic family.
- Recognize the elements involved in the provision of parent support services.
Decision Making: Is Title IV-E Right for Your Community?
Trainer
David Simmons, Director of Government Affairs and Advocacy
Ashley Horne, NICWA Government Affairs Associate
Description
With the passage of the Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoption Act (P.L. 110-351) last year, tribal governments now have the option to directly apply for and operate the Title IV-E Foster Care and Adoption Assistance program in their communities. This new opportunity takes effect starting October 1, 2009, and will require tribes to make some important decisions regarding their ability and desire to operate this federal child welfare program. This training will help tribal representatives identify key issues in the areas of fi scal administration, program operation, training, and court systems and assist them in assessing individual tribal readiness.
Registration
Cost
Early-Bird Registration (submitted by October 19, 2010) = $325
Full-Price Registration (submitted after October 19, 2010) = $375
(Registration fees cover workshop sessions, all materials, CEUs, and one luncheon. Other meals, lodging, and travel are on your own.)
To Register
Print and complete the registration form:
November 2010 Training Institute Registration Form
Return the form to NICWA with payment. Mail payment to:
National Indian Child Welfare Association
5100 SW Macadam Avenue, Suite 300
Portland, OR 97239
OR
Faxed registrations may be sent to (503) 222-4007.
Hotel Information
Monarch Hotel
12566 SE 93rd Avenue
Clackamas, OR 97015
Reservations phone: 1-800-492-8700
Reservations online: http://www.monarchhotel.cc
Indicate that you are with the NICWA room block. The room rate is $89 per night, plus tax. All reservations must be guaranteed with a credit card or deposit. In the event of a no-show, one night’s room and tax will be posted to that credit card. Cancellations must be made 24 hours prior to scheduled arrival date. Rate is guaranteed through October 19, 2010.
Hotel Guests Will Receive
- Free parking for all training institute attendees
- Wireless Internet access
- Shuttle service to and from airport and to any location within one mile of the hotel (For more information, call the hotel.)
Area Shopping, Restaurants, and Entertainment
- Clackamas Town Center Mall, two blocks from hotel
- Clackamas Promenade adjacent to hotel
- Over 20 restaurants within walking distance
- Two blocks to Max Light Rail Green Line with direct service to downtown Portland
To Help You Plan
Registration begins at 8:00 a.m on the first day.
There will be a hosted lunch on the first day of the institute and beverages provided throughout each day. Participants should be prepared to provide any additional meals or snacks for themselves.
Hotel classrooms could become quite cool, so we suggest that you dress in layers to ensure your comfort throughout the day.
The weather in Oregon can range from cool to very hot, and there is often rain. If you are traveling from out of state, a light jacket and protective rain gear is recommended.