The Wayne State University School of Social Work Office of Continuing Education invites child welfare workers, family preservation workers, foster care workers and adoption services to attend one of our specialized child welfare trainings. We are excited to host Center for Adoption Support and Education Training Specialists, Shamele Hill, MSW and LaShawnda Kilgore, PhD for the training titled, “Connected and Seen: Fostering Wellness Through Identity, Attachment, and Support.”

Child welfare professionals play a critical role in supporting the complex health and wellness needs of youth impacted by foster care, adoption, kinship care, and guardianship. This interactive workshop will explore the intersecting areas of mental health, identity development, loss and grief, and the need for belonging. Participants will learn evidence-informed strategies to address mental health challenges, support positive identity formation, and strengthen secure attachments in youth and families.

This workshop will also highlight how child welfare professionals can partner with caregivers and mental health providers to improve outcomes and promote long-term family stability. Practical tools, case study scenarios, and interactive discussions will equip professionals to apply these insights to their day-to-day work practices.

CONTINUING EDUCATION: Attendees can obtain 3 social work CECH’s upon completion of the training, payment receipt and passing of the post-training quiz. A CECH certificate will be available for download upon completion of the aforementioned items.

COST: Free to all MDHHS workers and MDHHS contracted private agencies; $45 all others.

All attendees must RSVP for this training. Attendees will receive the Zoom link via email upon completion of the RSVP.