The Children's Law Podcast

The NACC: Five Things You Need to Know

The Children's Law Podcast

Show Notes

In this episode, Angela and Jim talk with Kristen Pisani-Jacques, Training Director for the National Association of Counsel for Children. They discuss 5 issues facing children's lawyers today, and resources available from the NACC. Even if you are a member, this podcast will give you key information that is available to help you right now. Here are a few links referenced in the episode.

COVID-19 Resource Hub: https://www.naccchildlaw.org/page/CoronavirusCOVID-19

Title IV-E Funding for Legal Representation: https://www.naccchildlaw.org/page/TitleIVforLegalRepresentation

Every Kid Needs a Family: https://www.naccchildlaw.org/page/EveryKidNeedsAFamilyAttorneyAdvocacyGuide

Family First Act & Related Tools: https://www.naccchildlaw.org/page/FamilyFirst

NACC Monthly Webinars: https://www.naccchildlaw.org/page/memberwebinars_public

Become an NACC member!: https://www.naccchildlaw.org/page/Join

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