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In Celebration
of Rural Practice
A Training Institute for Rural and Tribal Child Welfare Staff |
Next Institute:
May 20 - 22, 2008
Bend, OR
Registration Due April
18, 2008 |
What are some training highlights?
The power of relationships
Networking/collaboration
Understanding rural culture and
class differences
Boundaries & Confidentiality
Unique considerations for safety
planning in a rural setting
Operating under a magnifying glass
Dealing with bias
Assessing “normal” behavior
Case planning in a small community
Resilience
Use of Self
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What is the Rural Training Institute?
| Sponsored by the Child Welfare Partnership under the
Rural Training Grant: “Training for Excellence in
Child Welfare Practice in Rural Oregon and Alaska,”
the Institute will focus on the unique work of child welfare
professionals in rural, tribal, and remote communities.
This is an opportunity to gather with others to network,
celebrate and participate in training. Training topics
include the following: Relationships, Networking, Understanding
the Culture of Small Communities, Boundaries, Resources,
Resilience, and more. This is the fourth annual Oregon
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Who Should Come?
| Child Welfare staff in Districts 1, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11,
12, 13 and 14 and staff from the nine Oregon Tribes is
eligible to attend the May session in Bend. Each District
and Tribe is invited to send up to two participants. Those
attending should have at least one year of child welfare
experience. The Institute will be of value to direct service
staff and supervisors, ICWA liaisons, and Tribal child
welfare staff. |
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Where
Will It Be?
The Institute will be at the Phoenix Inn located in
Bend, OR.
When
Will It Be?
May 20 - 22, 2008 (Tues - Thur)
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What Does
It Cost?
There is no registration fee. The Rural Training Grant provides
breakfast, lunch and lodging at the training site. Your office
is asked to cover your mileage and other expenses.
Registration
DHS staff will need to coordinate their requests through
their Child Welfare Manager. Tribal staff will coordinate
their request through their manager or supervisor. A registration
form is attached to this email and should be submitted by
the registration deadline, April 18, 2008. Contact Judy Miller
with questions: 1-503-589-7874 or jmille99@chemeketa.edu
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