SAVE THE DATE!!!
Massachusetts Association of Guardians ad Litem, Inc. Presents:
Everything You Always Wanted to Know about DCF (But Were Afraid to Ask)
Navigating GAL Evaluations and Investigations
and Other Family Court Matters when DCF is Involved
Tuesday May 6, 2025
8:45 AM – 1 PM
The Conference Center at Waltham Woods, Waltham, MA
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Virtually via Zoom
Come learn about DCF Procedures (51A, 51B, Fair Hearings), Communicating with DCF at each stage of their work, GAL perspectives on how to understand DCF documents and decisions, the Court’s view of DCF/GAL interactions
Preliminary Faculty (in alphabetical order):
John Baker, Ph.D.
The Honorable Justice Jennifer Melia
Maria Mossaides, Director, Office of the Child Advocate
Thomas Ritter, JD, Ph.D.
The Honorable Justice Janine Rivers
Nicole Robinson, LICSW
Christina Tedstone, JD, General Counsel for DCF
Agenda and registration link will be available on the MAGAL website in the coming days!