The training provides a detailed review of key tools and insightful discussion of DCS’ current service array. Katherine Guffey, Department of Child Safety, and Judge Robert Brooks, Maricopa County Juvenile Court, will illustrate the services that are offered to families and an expert panel will explore case scenarios designed to enhance participants’ understanding of the array of available services and their ability to ask more informed questions about the reasonable efforts being made in a case.
Panel members include:
- Moderator – Judge Joseph Kreamer, Presiding Judge for the Maricopa County Juvenile Court
- Judge Peter Hochuli, Presiding Judge for Pima County Juvenile Court
- Katherine Guffey, Executive Consultant to the Director, DCS
- Crystal Garduno, Parent Ally, Family Involvement Center
- Tracey Heinrick, Protective Services Unit Chief Counsel, Attorney General’s Office
- Chris Phillis, Private Counsel, Pinal County (Parent’s Attorney)
- Bill Owsley, Office of the Legal Advocate (Child’s Attorney)
Recorded Training - Reasonable Efforts in Light of a Better Understanding of the DCS Service Array (121 min)
Materials
About the Presenters
DCS New Service Array Fact Sheet
DCS Service Array Bench Card
Hypothetical Case Scenarios
PowerPoint Presentation