To help assure the highest quality representation of children, the rules of the Appellate Division, Fourth Department require that attorneys for children receive introductory training and continuing legal education to remain eligible for attorney for children assignments. The Attorneys for Children Program conducts a series of seminars each year to assist AFC in meeting these requirements.
To be eligible for redesignation to a panel an AFC shall: have completed within the preceding two years at least one training program sponsored by the AFC Program. This biennial continuing education and training requirement may also be fulfilled by viewing AFC Program online training videos totaling at least five and one-half hours, approved for such purpose by the AFC Program, and filing with the AFC Program, a certification attesting to such viewing.
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Introduction to Effective Representation of Children
Mon Apr 22 2024 Attend OnlineOPEN until Fri Feb 16 7 Credit Hour(s)
The Basics of AFC Appeals - From Trial to Oral Argument
Wed May 15 2024 Attend OnlineOPEN until Wed May 01 1.5 Credit Hour(s)
Special Education Advocacy for Justice Involved Youth
Tue May 21 2024 Attend OnlineOPEN until Tue May 14 1 Credit Hour(s)
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AFC who did not attend a live CLE Program may satisfy the AFC Program training requirements by viewing at least 5.5 credit hours of videos posted on this page. NYS CLE credit is also available.
Considering and Advocating For Nontraditional Approaches to Seeking Services to Address Trauma (116 mins.)
Presented by Hon. Llinét M. Rosado, Arique Dross, III, Esq., L.L.M, Ivory Bennett, M.Ed., Timothy Woody, Stacy Johnson, J.D./M.S.W. and Theron J. Ogedengbe, LCSW on Wed Mar 20 2024 in New York, New York2 Credit Hour(s) Child Welfare Special Populations
Evidentiary Standards in Child Protective Matters (88 mins.)
Presented by Patricia L. Woehrlen, Esq. Deputy County Attorney Monroe County Law Department Rochester, New York on Thu Feb 15 2024 in Rochester, New York1.5 Credit Hour(s) Child Welfare Evidence
Understanding Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS): What the AFC Needs to Know (97 mins.)
Presented by Mary Armistead, Esq. Managing Attorney of Detained Services Immigrant Children’s Program CWS Greensboro Greensboro, North Carolina Amanda Paladino, Esq. Staff Attorney The Legal Project Inc. Albany on Wed Nov 29 2023 in Albany, New York1.5 Credit Hour(s) Special Populations Diversity & Inclusion
Juvenile Welfare Case Law Update (66 mins.)
Presented by Annalise M. Dykas, Esq. Principal Law Clerk to Hon. Allison J. Nelson Oswego County Family Court Oswego, New York on Thu Oct 19 2023 in Syracuse, New York1 Credit Hour(s) Case Law Updates
All AFCIV Appeals Case Law Updates Child Welfare Cross Examination Custody Cybersecurity, Privacy & Data Protection - Ethics Cybersecurity, Privacy & Data Protection - General Diversity & Inclusion Domestic Violence Education Law Ethics Evidence Forensics Interviewing Children JD JD: Raise the Age Medical Issues Mental Health PART 36 PINS Social Media Special Populations Views from the Bench Vouchers
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The Appellate Division, Fourth Department has been certified by the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board as an Accredited Provider of continuing legal education in the State of New York.
Certificates are awarded upon completion of the CLE opportunity and delivered electronically. Make sure your email address on file with the AFC Program office is up to date.
Certificates awarded in 2018 and thereafter may be retrieved with the serial number displayed on the certificate. Retrieve a Certificate »
