The missing piece: courts integrating lived expertise into child welfare system improvement
Families' experiences in dependency court are often the missing piece in understanding what works, what's broken, and what must change. Engaging with those who have lived through the system – former foster youth, parents, and caregivers – is crucial to creating a more just, effective, and family-centered approach to reform.
Join us for this free half-day virtual summit co-designed with lived-experience experts where, dependency court leaders, child welfare professionals, attorneys, and system partners will come together with lived experts to share insights, collaborate, and discuss actionable strategies to partner with those who've experienced the system firsthand to implement system change efforts.
Key takeaways:
- Learn how to effectively engage lived-experience experts in dependency court policy.
- Explore collaborative strategies for system improvement.
- Contribute to the creation of a more just and family-centered approach to dependency court.
Agenda sessions include:
- Beyond the table: centering impacted voices in system transformation
- Engagement levels: unlocking value and readiness for lived expert partnerships
- Perspectives on incorporating lived experience in court structure and practice
- From token to teammate: shifting the role of lived experts in system reform
Be part of the movement to reshape the future of dependency court. Let's work together to build a better system for families, grounded in lived experience.
Learn how your court can receive free technical assistance to work with lived experts on system improvement efforts in your jurisdiction.
The summit is presented in partnership with Casey Family Programs.