McGovern Scholarship: MA Probate and Family Court Probation Officers - MA AFCC 2020 |
1. MA AFCC Scholarship Application for the MA AFCC Chapter Online Conference - October 2, 2020
Each year, the Massachusetts Chapter offers up to 2 full scholarships for Probation Officers serving in the Probate and Family Court to attend the Annual Chapter Conference. These scholarships are given in the name of Hon. Sheila McGovern. Judge McGovern served as First Justice of the Middlesex Division of the Probate and Family Court from 1980 until her death in 2002. Appointed to the bench in 1974, after having served as a court clerk and assistant register for many years, Judge McGovern was known for her warmth and devotion to children and families, using the court process to improve their lives.
The 2020 Conference: Can You Hear What I Need?" Eliciting, Understanding, and Integrating Children's Perspectives in Family Law Cases takes place online on October 2, 2020. The McGovern Scholarship will be offered for attendance at this program.
The 2020 Conference: Can You Hear What I Need?" Eliciting, Understanding, and Integrating Children's Perspectives in Family Law Cases takes place online on October 2, 2020. The McGovern Scholarship will be offered for attendance at this program.