2026 Wednesday Webinars at Noon

Want to learn more about current topics in child welfare?

Join members of the

Coalition to Protect Maryland’s Children 

for free

Wednesday Webinars

at Noon!

September 16^th 

What to know about Maryland's Safe Haven Act 

with Richard Perry, JD - Maryland Legal Aid

Here is the link to the recording 1:10

Passcode: DPKbg#1*

September 23^rd

Protecting children: What happens after the CPS call?

with Jane Gehring, LCSW-C former assistant director at

Baltimore County Department of Social Services

Here is the link to the recording :57

Passcode: Qh+2Afdr

PowerPoint

September 30^th 

Everything you always wanted to know about making out-of-home placements 

with Edina Stoller and Camisha Brothers (Baltimore County DSS), and

Paris Quillet (Talbot County DSS)

Here is the link to the recording 1:03

Passcode: ZA7zR.ft

October 7^th

 What is Alternative Response: A provider’s perspective 

with Stacey Brown, M.Ed, LCPC

 – executive director at The Family Tree

Here is the ink to the recording :48

Passcode: +B!hvY7j

October 21^st

The State Can Provide Care. Who Builds the Village?

- a presentation and discussion about resources and services for youth aging out of the system

with Abby Niland, program manager for Baltimore County DSS, and

Monica Chickering, supervisor of an independent living unit

Register here

October 28^th

^{The Role of Child In Need of Assistance (CINA) Legal Cases}

with Erica LeMon, JD - Advocacy Director for Children's Rights at Maryland Legal Aid

Register here

November 11^th

A Candid Look at NJ's Children's System of Care: What Works and Current Challenges

with Mary Jo Buchanan, MSW, ACSW, MPA

Register here

November 18^th

Medical Evaluation of Child Maltreatment for Non-Medical Professionals

with Wendy Lane, MD, MPH

Professor - University of Maryland School of Medicine

Medical Director, Center for Hope

Director, Maryland CHAMP Program

Register here

December 2^nd

The Child's Voice in Civil Legal Proceedings When Abuse is Alleged

with Luanne McKenna, JD, and Paul Griffin, JD, attorneys with Child Justice, Inc.

Register here

December 9^th

The Right Fit for Every Child: Navigating Maryland’s Foster Care Continuum

with members of the Maryland Association of Resources for Families and Youth (MARFY)

Register here

December 16^th

Making the Sausage: Understanding Processes and Practices of the Maryland General Assembly

with CPMC Coordinator/Consultant, Diana Philip, MS

Register here

More sessions coming through December!

Questions?  Contact admin@protectmarylandschildren.org