An Ever-Changing. View in the. World of. Social Services

An Ever-Changing

View in the

World of

An Ever-Changing View in the

World of Social Services

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July 19-23 & July 26-29, 2021

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Virtual Event

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NYPWA President, Commissioner Tammy DeLorme,

Invites You to Our Summer Conference

Seeing the World of DSS Through a Kaleidoscope

Inside the world of social services, we keep changing. We are a kaleidoscope that appears one way on the outside, but with every turn, the view from the inside displays a different image. Stability gives way to flexibility. Profound events accelerate trends. Technology improvements lead to more possibilities. New approaches to determining eligibility and to serving families are created. Community partnerships are re-imagined. We exist in a state of impermanence. We have been facing a deluge of problems for months and every day we are lifted over the crest of each wave of the crisis. There is an intensity of profound experiences from the past year that gives us strength.

NYPWA Commissioners’ Conference Liaison,

Michael McMahon, Montgomery County

The Value of Coming Together in a Virtual Community

Networking, gaining new knowledge, and understanding from diverse speakers are all very essential reasons to attend our conferences. But there are also added benefits that are equally important, such as showing commitment and dedication to improving the essential work we do and supporting each other. By gathering together, we discover and become inspired by the incredible creativity happening in our local districts. This atmosphere can lead to the creation of new partnerships.

Inspiring Passion and Purpose

Inspiring Passion and Purpose

We are pleased to spotlight Tom Varano, Emotion into ArtTM_{, as} our opening address speaker on Inspiring Passion and

Purpose. He uses speed painting and music to captivate his audiences and to share the experience in a way that brings people into the world of art, inspiration, and creativity. This is the time to be yourself, be creative, follow your dreams, have faith, take chances, and whatever your passion, do it with all your heart.

Tenacity and Fortitude

This conference will focus on how social services adapts as new challenges come into view. The past year has provided an abundance of new and profound shifts and experiences that can be drawn upon. Flexibility and creativity have propelled us forward and enabled us to re-imagine how we perform the work we do. Together, we can brave a new landscape utilizing the fresh perspectives we have gained. Our program will illuminate our shared journey as we continue to do positive work together and focus on how staff have been successful.

Featuring Presentations on

• Child Care: Impact of New Federal Funds

• Child Support: Successful Models, Updates and Reporting • Fiscal State/Local Hot Topics & Policy Dialogue

• Legal: Evidence, Caselaw, Contracts, Self-Employed NCP • Management, Workforce Recruitment & Retention

• Medicaid Eligibility and Long-Term Care • Services: Family First, SCR Reform, IV-E • Technology, IES

• Temporary Assistance/ERAP/SNAP • Disaster Assistance Services Delivery

Additional Special Focus Topics

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Multiple-system Collaborations

New Strategies and Proposed Solutions

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Local Commissioners’ Panel on Leadership How to Nurture a Dedicated, Engaged Workforce

Schedule

• Attend up to 3 workshops a day, on Webex, for 9 days.

• Information on days and times of each session will be provided in early June. • Association meetings will be held in the early mornings and late afternoons. • The Legal Track announcements provide additional details for attorneys.

NYPWA Staff

Nicole Gee, Administrative Coordinator/Conference

Kim Voelker, Director of Member Services/Conference Program Development Rick Terwilliger, Director of Policy & Communications

Sheila Harrigan, Executive Director

NYPWA Presentations for Attorneys and Interested Administrators & Staff

Advance Notice on Emerging Legal Track as of May 14, 2021

Legal sessions will occur between July 19-23 and July 26-29. The schedule will be released by the end of May and CLE credit hours will be noted.

CLEs are AUTHORIZED for Virtual Legal Sessions Attended Live AND for Recorded Versions

In 2021, the NYPWA certification was extended to cover recorded versions of legal training. CLEs will be provided to attorneys who:

1) Are registered and have paid applicable CLE fees;

2) Attend the virtual sessions live or view recorded versions; and

3) Submit required codes on the Attorney Affirmation & Evaluation to [email protected] form included with course link.

The CLE fee is $300 whether you attend one session, multiple sessions, or the entire legal track. For those who do not need CLEs, the fee is $100.

The following six sessions have been approved. Additional CLE topics are pending.

Contracts (1.5 CLEs):This session will cover contract basics and more complex contract issues. Presenter: Paula Engel, Esq., Chief Welfare Attorney, Onondaga County Department of Law

Self-Employed Non-Custodial Parents (1.5 CLEs):One of the most difficult scenarios for child

support attorneys is establishing income or ability to pay support when the noncustodial parent is self-employed. Establishing realistic income levels, finding assets or other resources, and collecting from a self-employed parent can be daunting. This session will focus on uncovering evidence of income or assets, and deconstructing tax returns and business records.

Presenter: Brian S. Wootan, Esq., Deputy Counsel, Office of Legal Affairs, OTDA

Evidence and Caselaw in the Derivative Theory of Neglect (1.0 CLE):This CLE session will discuss the derivative theory of neglect, and evidentiary challenges in proving such cases. It will also discuss recent caselaw and explore different categories of derivative neglect.

Presenter: Jennifer Sadaka, Esq., Trainer, NYC Administration for Children’s Services

Family Court Evidence—Advanced Issues in FCA 1046 (1.0 CLE in Skills):This CLE session will focus on the evolving caselaw surrounding FCA 1046 and Evidence in Child Protective Proceedings. It will include a section on recommendations for foundations when entering electronic evidence—including 911 recordings, social media posts and text messages.

Presenter: Vineet Chawla, Esq., Senior Team Leader & Legal Trainer; NYC Administration for Children’s Services

Child Welfare Caselaw, Part 1 (January- June 2021) (1.5 CLEs):This CLE presentation will encompass court decisions in NYS from January- June 2021 covering Abuse, Neglect, Dispositions, and Permanency Hearings. Presenter: Mark E. Maves, Esq., Counsel to NYPWA

Child Welfare Caselaw, Part 2 (January- June 2021) (1.5 CLEs):This CLE presentation will encompass court decisions in NYS from January- June 2021 covering Foster Care, TPRs, and Adoptions.

Presenter: Mark E. Maves, Esq., Counsel to NYPWA

Newly admitted attorneys (those admitted to the New York State Bar for two years or less) must contact NYPWA

to check on which sessions qualify for CLEs.

The NYPWA Financial Assistance Policy for Continuing Legal Education:

To apply, attorneys must submit a letter authorized by the local social services commissioner, explaining why this training is essential and include the unique circumstances as to why the agency and the attorney do not have the resources to cover the entire fee, and forward the request for a specific discount based on need [email protected]

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1. Fee is $100 for every registrant. This fee covers whether you attend one or all sessions.

2. Attorneys: Fee is $300 which includes the registration fee plus the CLEs provided, whether you view one or all sessions. 3. Complete the Registration Form and return to the NYPWA with your voucher, check or credit card information.

4. Cancellations: Registration is fully refundable. Send request to [email protected]. 5. Limits: Please consider your local bandwidth capabilities.

6. Local District target audience: commissioners and upper-level administrators including deputies, attorneys, fiscal administrators, directors of services, program directors of TA, SNAP, housing, Medicaid, IT, child support coordinators, front-line staff, supervisors, and others that would benefit.

7. Participants are strictly prohibited from recording any sessions. Please contact Nicole Gee at [email protected] with questions.

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