ouisiana Court

Improvement
Program

Multi-Disciplinary Training

The Fostering Connections to Success

& Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008:
Analysis, Implications & Policy
Date: May 28, 2010
Time: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Location: E. Brent Dufreche Conference Center
North Oaks Diagnostic Ctr.
15837 Paul Vega M.D. Drive, Hammond, LA
70403
Ph. #: 800-798-1575

Hailed by experts as the most significant reform to child welfare policy in ten years, The Fostering
Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008 became Public Law 110-351 on October 7,
2008. Policy changes occurred in six key areas:

1. Support for kinship care and family connections

2. Support for older youth
3. Coordinated health services
4. Improved educational stability and opportunities
5. Incentives and assistance for adoption
6. Direct access to federal resources for Indian Tribes.

Topics covered will include: Legal Implications of Guardianship; OCS Policy Development, Rulemaking
and Legislative Changes; Educational Stability; Sibling Placement; Diligent Efforts; Parent Locator
Services; Licensing Standards for Relatives; Healthcare Oversight and Coordination Plan; Youth
Transition Planning; Native American Issues and the Federal Adoption Tax Credit. There will also be an
extensive panel discussion by experts in the child welfare field. This is an extremely important topic that
anyone involved with child welfare issues and foster care should attend.

6.5 credits of continuing education (CLE/CEUs) have been approved for the session.
A participant fee of $20 is collected upon registration to cover the expenses of lunch,
refreshments, and materials including: pens, paper, portfolio, and handouts.

CLE hours attended during this training have been approved for CINC child attorney qualification.
Register at—www.louisianacasa.org