Child Welfare Collaboration: An Introduction to the Department of Children and Family Services 05/07/2026
9:00 am - 10:30 am
This introductory training was developed to prepare staff to understand terminology, structure, and the essential inner workings of the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). In this collaborative training, attendees will leave with a basic knowledge of working with and navigating the DCFS system.
Learning Objectives:
Attendees will learn the history and structure of the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS)
Attendees will understand common DCFS terminology
Attendees will learn Welfare & Institution Code (WIC) 300
Attendees will learn the various DCFS cases and court process
