The DEC Approach is effective in improving the likelihood of better outcomes for drug-endangered children. This training will focus on how to implement the DEC Approach, which is based on a common vision, ongoing collaboration between disciplines and agencies, and ongoing changes in practice. The trainers will explain each of the DEC Approach components and engage learners in discussion and implementation activities. This training provides insights into how all professionals are in a position to identify, protect, and serve drug-endangered children and their families. 

Learners will:

• Understand the components, benefits, and challenges of the DEC Approach.
• Understand the importance and benefits of sharing a common vision in the DEC Approach and in DEC efforts at various levels. 
• Gain insight into how our own experience, attitudes, values, and emotions impact effective efforts under the DEC Approach. 
• Gain insight about our collaborative partners to decrease frustrations when utilizing the DEC Approach.
• Be able to implement changes in identification of children, mandatory reporting, evidence and information collection, and other changes in our respective practices on behalf of drug-endangered children. 

Who should attend: Staff of Family Resource Centers and Child Abuse Prevention Councils, Child Welfare, Law Enforcement, District Attorney’s, Judges, Probation/Parole, Service Providers, Education, Fire, EMS, and other first responders, who have a job which impacts children and families.

IMPORTANT TRAINING INFORMATION:

• This is an interactive training. Please be prepared to participate in activities such as group discussion, break out rooms, and/or demonstration. Your training experience will be best with the use of a web cam, audio, and a training environment conducive to active participation.
• This training will NOT be recorded.

Free virtual training hosted by California Learning Institute (CalTrin)