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Creating Meaningful Family Time for Young Children and Parents: A Judge’s and Attorney’s Role

Judges and attorneys play a crucial role in the advocacy of meaningful family time for parents and children who are separated due to child welfare involvement.
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It is imperative that these individuals are well-informed about the science behind relationships and what meaningful family time looks like in practice. The Meaningful Family Time Resources are designed to help judges and attorneys think about how family time supports positive, healthy connections between the parent and child. This webinar reviews the research-based resources in the guide, uses reflective activities to increase knowledge and sensitivity to the needs of both the young child and the parent, and helps participants apply practical advocacy strategies to their own cases.

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