Every Seven Minutes
Oct 25, 08:41 PM
That's the rate at which infants and toddlers are being removed from their homes in the U.S. according to new research from Zero to Three, and this age group makes up nearly 50% of the foster care population. What should children's attorneys know when advocating for this population? Angela interviewed Shannon Felder, Training Director from the NACC to get some practical advice and a preview of NACC's upcoming Infants and Toddlers series. Some of the issues discussed included:
- Are sibling bonds among infants and toddlers being discounted because they haven't had time to solidify yet?
- What does "compassionate advocacy" look like in the context of children 0-5?
- For attorneys representing these children, does secondary trauma hit differently?
Child welfare research is always evolving, so for attorneys who want to learn more the NACC is offering a four-part training begins October 30. Click here for details and to register.