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Advocating for Children in 2024

Posted in: Child Advocacy and Policy, Events, Social Work

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Join us for an insightful discussion on current trends in child advocacy. Three alumni of the Child Advocacy and Policy Master’s program, who have different roles in the Child and Family Advocacy field, will share their perspectives on the current environment within their professional areas, including the challenges and opportunities in 2024. Information about the graduate program in Child Advocacy and Policy will also be shared.

Panelists

Erica Fischer-Kaslander, Executive Director, Child Focus

Santiago Gonzalez, Casework Supervisor, New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Division of Child Protection and Permanency

Kelly Klinger, Member Engagement Specialist, New Jersey Coalition Against Sexual Assault

Moderator: Dr. Nydia Monagas, Associate Teaching Professor, Department of Social Work and Child Advocacy at Montclair State University and Director of Statewide Initiatives, New Jersey Children’s Alliance

Register to attend here

Why Attend?

  • Learn about challenges and opportunities in child advocacy emerging from current trends
  • Explore dynamic career paths in child advocacy
  • Interact directly with alumni of the program
  • Gain insight into the benefits of the Online Master’s in Child Advocacy and Policy