Title IV-E Funding Refresher & New QRTP Requirements

Title IV-E Funding Refresher & New Qualified Residential Treatment Program (QRTP) Requirements

Host: Michigan State Court Administrative Office - Child Welfare Services

Date: Wednesday, April 21, 2021

Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Webinar

Audience:

This webinar is intended for all child welfare professionals, including jurists, court staff, attorneys, CPS and foster care workers, tribes, and private agencies.

Program Description:

This training will provide participants with an overview of federal Title IV-E funding rules and regulations, including required judicial findings and best practices for drafting court orders. The importance of collaboration between the courts, agencies and tribes to maximize federal funding will be highlighted. Additionally, the federal Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) requires new judicial findings to reduce the unnecessary placement of children in residential facilities in favor of more family-like settings. Michigan will implement Qualified Residential Treatment Programs (QRTP) effective April 1, 2021 and this training will discuss the new required procedures for courts and agencies to ensure Title IV-E funding is preserved.

Guest Speakers:

• Casey Anbender, JD, SCAO-Child Welfare Services Manager
• Julie Jackson, MSW, MDHHS-Federal Compliance Division
• Tanya Morrow, SCAO-Court Services Juvenile Analyst

Is Registration required?

Yes. Registration is required to participate in this webinar series.

Can I update my registration information?

Yes. You can update your information (name, email, answers, etc.). Click on the following link for a step by step tutorial: http://help.eventbrite.com/customer/en_us/portal/articles/430100-how-to-update-your-ticket-registration-information

Who should I contact with questions?

For general assistance, please contact Kate McPherson at McphersonK@courts.mi.gov or 517-373-5322. For questions regarding the training content, please contact Casey Anbender at AnbenderC@courts.mi.gov.