Agenda:
12:00 – 12:30pm Informal FINS Background, Purpose, Grounds, and Examples
12:30 – 12:50pm Formal FINS Background, Purpose, Grounds, and Examples
12:50 – 1:00pm Questions and Discussion
Objectives:
- Gain an understanding of Informal and Formal FINS grounds and purpose.
- Learn about the referral process for FINS.
- Be able to identify the FINS office in your jurisdiction.
Speakers
- Judge Barron C. Burmaster, Chief Judge, Jefferson Parish Juvenile Court
- Jonathan Winfrey, Informal FINS Director, Jefferson Parish Juvenile Court
This training is free and is designed for all judges, private adoption attorneys, adoption agencies, clerks of court, foster parents, social workers, educators, faith-based leaders and child welfare stakeholders.