Family Law

CHILDREN'S LAW CENTER OF MINNESOTA PRESENTS:
<br />Representing Youth in Foster Care- A Training Program for Child Advocates
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<br />This training program focuses on preparing pro bono lawyers to represent child clients in juvenile court. As a lawyer for a child in foster care, you will represent your client in court, identify and obtain appropriate services, and negotiate settlements. When you decide to do pro bono work for CLC as a volunteer attorney, CLC staff attorneys and social worker will consult with you on legal strategies, substantive and procedural issues, give guidance and information about resources, and help you to assess your client's development and education needs. This program also provides updated training for current volunteer attorneys, judges, county attorneys, public defenders, social workers & other child advocates. 7.0 CLE credits (applied for). Breakfast, lunch, and a snack are included in the registration fee.