Past Lessons, Future Impact: Reflectively Applying the Family Lens to Enhance Community Response

This presentation explores the complex needs of children and caregivers within the Child & Family Well-Being System, focusing on invisible, brain-based challenges related to prenatal alcohol and substance exposure. Through a case study, we will examine perspectives from professional and those with lived experience as participants explore how behaviors often labeled as “non-compliant” or “combative” reflect unmet needs and frustration.The training highlights missed opportunities for early intervention, the escalation of crises, and practical, compassionate strategies to better support families.

Presenters:

Tamra Cajo, LCSW

Statewide FASD Director, The Florida Center for Early Childhood

Nathan L. Scott III, B.A., CCPP

Child & Family Well-Being System Coordinator, Florida Department of Health

Jenn Werden, MSW

FASD Outreach and Engagement Coordinator, The Florida Center for Early Childhood

Elida Mujic, FCCM

Circuit 12 Community Development Administrator for Florida's Department of Children and Families

Jen Propsom, CRPS-F/A

High Fidelity Wraparound Coach and

Facilitator, The Florida Center for Early

Childhood

This presentation is designed for professionals across child- and family-serving systems who want to strengthen collaboration, examine internal practices, and partner more effectively with families to prevent future crises.

Certificates Provided. Continuing Education Hours:

2 CEs ($10) for Florida LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, and CMSW through CEBroker.

Florida Certification Board recognizes this training for mental health and child-welfare.

This free training is offered as part of the FASD Program’s grant-funded deliverables and is hosted by The Florida Center Training Institute. Optional Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available for a separate administrative fee.