This is an amazing opportunity for your teen clients aged 15 and up to get involved in policy advocacy with Voices for Virginia's Children. Application due April
29.
Youth Advocacy: Virginia¡¯s Youth in Action (VAYA) is a statewide youth policy council for individuals ages 15 to 24 who are ready to explore the world of public policy and advocacy. Whether you¡¯ve had years of experience organizing in your community or you¡¯re
just starting to find your voice, VAYA is for you.
Leveraging Technology to Improve Client Engagement & Legal Representation in Child Welfare Cases
$45 (Free for Members)
Gwendolyn Clegg from Oklahoma¡¯s Office of Family Representation and Ryan O¡¯Donnell, CEO & Co-Founder of Your Case Plan, will discuss how technology is reshaping
client engagement and legal representation in child welfare cases.?
The session will highlight the successful pilot of the ¡°Your Case Plan¡± app in Oklahoma, showcasing how it has improved family engagement, provided timely updates,
and enhanced the quality of legal representation.?
Ryan will share his personal journey, from being a pre-adoptive foster parent to a passionate advocate for reunification, and how his foster son¡¯s case inspired
the creation of the app.
Presenters:
Gwendolyn Clegg, JD?¨C Executive Director, Oklahoma Office of Family Representation
Ryan O¡¯Donnell, Tech Entrepreneur & Former Foster Parent; CEO & Co-Founder, Your Case Plan by Sunlight?
Valerie L¡¯Herrou
Virginia State Coordinator, National Association of Counsel for Children?
Deputy Director, Center for Family Advocacy
Virginia Poverty Law Center
919 East Main Street, Suite 610 ? Richmond, VA 23219