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Human Trafficking 101 - DCFS

After completing course: Foundations of Child Welfare Practice- Team Specialist Level 1

Human Trafficking 101: A Multidisciplinary Introduction to Human Trafficking is an introductory course designed to raise awareness of the problem of human trafficking as the first step to eradication. The course aims to provide the knowledge necessary to define human trafficking and its prevalence.  Risk factors are given to help participants identify and assess victims of human trafficking as well as services available to victims.

Participants will not be equipped to provide direct interventions with a victim after completing this course, and in fact, may harm a victim without being properly trained in trauma-informed intervention techniques. This course includes video clips from an interview with a survivor. Please be aware of the sensitive nature of the information shared in the videos and respect the confidentiality of what is shared.

Upon course completion, you will be able to:

  • Define the crime of human trafficking and dispel common myths.
  • Differentiate between the types of human trafficking.
  • Identify risk factors that contribute to the vulnerability of potential victims.
  • Recognize the prevalence of human trafficking.
  • Outline the legislative response to human trafficking.
  • Identify victims of human trafficking.
  • Review the comprehensive service needs of victims.

Hours: 1.5
Social Work CEUs: General Social Work CEUs
CW Training Hours: CW Training Hours
Instructor's Name: Dr. Corie Hebert, PhD, LMSW
Skill Level: Beginner

Child Welfare Assessment and Decision Making Overview - DCFS

Course Description:

Upon successful completion of training participants will receive 1.5 General CEU's. This training will provide an overview of the Child Welfare Assessment and Decision Making (CWADM) Model, a roadmap of how cases in Child Protective Services, Family Services and Foster Care will be assessed and key decisions that are made throughout the life of a case. This overview prepares staff for a series of system/policy changes, occurring over next six to nine month period, which will align practice with the CWADM Model.

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Hours: 1.5
Social Work CEUs: General Social Work CEUs
CW Training Hours: CW Training Hours
Instructor's Name: DCFS Child Welfare Training Unit
Skill Level: Beginner

Engagement in the Family Team Meeting Process - DCFS

0.50 (30 minutes) General CEUs

Skill Level: Beginner

Domestic Violence - DCFS

This course has been approved for 5.5 General CEUs

This training will address foundational issues of domestic violence in Louisiana, the impact of domestic violence during a Pandemic (COVID-19), the dynamics of domestic violence, and provide insight on the effects of domestic violence amongst diverse communities and populations.

Hours: 5.5
Social Work CEUs: General Social Work CEUs
CW Training Hours: None
Instructor's Name: Lee Schmidt, MA, RSW & Nicolette Joseph
Skill Level: Beginner

Mandatory Reporter Training - DCFS

1.5 General CEUs

Every day the safety and well-being of some children across Louisiana are threatened by child abuse and neglect. Mandated reporters play a crucial role in helping to keep children safe. 

Objectives of this training are:
1. Recognize who is a mandated reporter and who is a permissive reporter.
2. Understand the legal obligations of a mandated reporter.
3. Make a report of suspected abuse and/or neglect to DCFS through either the Child Abuse Hotline or the Online Mandated Reporter Portal, and how to submit a follow-up report.
4. Recognize the signs and symptoms of child abuse and neglect.
5. Identify groups of children at higher risk for abuse/neglect.
6. Apply techniques to use if a child discloses abuse or neglect to you.

Hours: 1.5
Social Work CEUs: General Social Work CEUs
CW Training Hours: CW Training Hours
Instructor's Name: Department of Children & Family Services
Skill Level: Beginner

NEICE 2.0: Overview, Security, and Casework - DCFS

1.25 CW Training Hours

This course will introduce you to the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC) and National Electronic Interstate Compact Enterprise (NEICE) Case Management System. During this module, we will cover the basics of NEICE. We will review the ICPC and explain how NEICE can expedite the ICPC case. We will also review the NEICE system with interactive activities. 

The first training will cover NEICE basics such as how to log in, the NEICE Dashboard, and general navigation. The second training will walk through critical security standards for NEICE, which should be followed in addition to your state or county security training. The last training will show you how to use NEICE to process ICPC cases electronically as a caseworker.

At the end of each training, you will complete a form to receive a certificate of completion via email (from NEICE, not LCWTA) and register that you completed the course. Only staff who have completed this training will have access to NEICE.

Hours: 1.25
Social Work CEUs: None
CW Training Hours: CW Training Hours
Instructor's Name: NEICE Training Team
Skill Level: Beginner

Quality Matters: Quality Contacts - DCFS

2.5 General CEUs

The curriculum discusses the core components and characteristics of quality visits.  The training is designed to help staff understand the importance of quality visits and engagement as well as their impact on the outcomes with our families and children.  The curriculum also focused on critical thinking skills used in child welfare as well as the key phases and activities of quality contacts.

Hours: 2.5
Social Work CEUs: General Social Work CEUs
CW Training Hours: None
Instructor's Name: Department of Children and Family Services
Skill Level: Beginner