In early March the CDR hosted members of the Omaha Tribe for a training in Family Group Conferencing (FGC). The Omaha Tribe is a federally recognized Midwestern Native American tribe that resides in Nebraska. The tribe was the recipient of a federal grant which included funds to provide FGC services for at-risk youth and families on the reservation as a part of the Peacemaker … [Read more...] about CDR Provides Family Group Conference Training for the Omaha Tribe Peacemaker Project
In May the CDR was pleased to provide a customized training in Family Group Decision-Making (also known as Family Group Conferencing) for child welfare professionals in Missouri. This training, offered in Branson, MO, was sponsored by the Healthy Families Taskforce. Attendees included Children’s Division staff, Juvenile Officers, Guardian Ad Litems, CASA staff, and judges, … [Read more...] about Family Group Decision-Making Training Offered to Child Welfare Professionals in Branson
Alternative Opportunities’ Regional Partnership Grant has been renewed for a fourth year. This grant provides funds for the Center for Dispute Resolution to offer Family Group Conferences for families involved in the child welfare system as a part of wrap-around services. This federal grant is funded by the Children’s Bureau. For more information on the CDR's Family Group … [Read more...] about Regional Partnership Grant Renewed for Fourth Year
Make a lasting difference for children and families in our community by volunteering as a Family Group Conference (FGC) Coordinator. T Family group conferences bring a family together with their relatives, friends, and other supportive people in their lives to develop a plan to support the parent in recovery and ensure the safety and well-being of the children … [Read more...] about Free Training in Facilitating Family Group Conferences – April 18-19
Saturday, September 27th – Sunday, September 28th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Make a lasting difference for children and families in our community by taking part in this free training and potentially volunteering as a Family Group Conference (FGC) Coordinator. Family group conferences bring a family together with their relatives, friends, and other supportive people in … [Read more...] about Family Group Conference Facilitator Training – Sept. 27-28