Navigating Systems & Best Practices When Serving Native American Children with Special Needs

This event is sponsored by the Judicial Council of California, Center for Families, Children & the Courts, with the support of a grant awarded by the California Department of Social Services.

Topics Covered:
- Describe challenges and obstacles Native American families may encounter when seeking assistance with diagnostics or resources for

Native American children with special needs;
- Discuss laws that establish the rights for children with special needs;
- Explain how to navigate processes designed to identify a child's special needs and services to assist a child or family;
- Describe current services for Native American children and families by tribal providers and the importance of cultural traditions and

relationship building with tribal communities;
- Assess ways to improve outcomes for Native American children with special needs; and
- Discussion of collaboration between county, state, and tribal partners.

Speakers:
Season Goodpasture, M.S., Founder/Executive Director, Acorns to Oak Trees
Breanna Bollig, JD, Staff Attorney, California Tribal Families Coalition

Education Units Offered:
- Qualifies for 1.0 hour of MCLE, BBS, and education for court staff and Judicial Officers. (approval pending)

Webinar Date:
March 19, 2025

Time:
12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.

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