This presentation will inform all child welfare professionals about case and statutory law released since last year’s Summit that have an impact on the dependency process. The cases to be discussed will address various subjects, including procedures that must be observed when a dependency case is litigated, reunification, termination of parental rights, and ICPC. This presentation will also highlight the laws passed during the 2015 legislative session that will have the most significant impact on Florida’s children and child welfare stakeholders. The presenters will offer practical tips to audience members of how to ensure that their daily practice is in conformity with Florida law.

Department of Children and Families Child Protection Summit Opening Session from 9/9/15.

Department of Children & Families Child Protection Summit Breakout Session: Improving Outcomes for Infants and Toddlers through Early Childhood Court Teams from 9/9/15.

Department of Children and Families Child Protection Summit General Session from 9/10/15.

Department of Children and Families Child Protection Summit Breakout Session: Children Visiting Incarcerated Parents in Prison: What We’ve Learned from 5,000 Child Visits from 9/10/15.

Department of Children & Families Child Protection Summit Breakout Session: Baker Act and Marchman Act from 9/11/15.

Department of Children and Families Child Protection Summit Closing Session from 9/11/15.