The Child Law Conference will address topics and legal issues interwoven in abuse and

neglect cases, but not always addressed in the court proceeding or through the child’s

representation. Presenters and panelists will provide participants with information and

discussion in mitigating trauma, child welfare law, immigration, successions and

tutorships, continuing tutorships, special education and programming for children with

disabilities, and a discussion on early legal advocacy and community supports through

the My Community Cares program in Louisiana. This conference will facilitate a

discussion throughout the day of how the system can be improved through