OBA Child & Youth Law PROGRAM | Original Program Date: April 17, 2020

With physical distancing requirements and service interruptions, lawyers working in child welfare are faced with a myriad of unique and unprecedented challenges. Whether you represent parents, children and youth, societies or other agencies operating in this space, join us to unravel the complexities, including:

• Implications for access – How can access continue in a safe and reasonable way?
• Voluntary Youth Services Agreements – How to ensure youth are still receiving the supports they need
• Update on Court procedures and operations
• What are the potential long term implications of these interruptions for families involved in the child welfare system?  What can be done to mitigate these consequences?

Join us for a valuable and timely examination of these key issues.

PROGRAM CHAIR

Maryellen Symons, Symons Law

PROGRAM SPEAKERS

Lorne Glass, Glass and Associates
Tammy Law, Barrister and Solicitor
Jane Stewart, Justice for Children and Youth
Patric Senson, Office of the Children’s Lawyer