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Collaboration with Child Welfare Services

Bobbi Johnson

This presentation will provide an overview of Child Welfare Services within the Office of Child and Family Services, DHHS, including:

• Roles and Responsibilities of Child Welfare Services
• Development of Law, Policy, Rules and Practice Expectations
• Impact of COVID-19 on Service Delivery
• Current Efforts in Child Welfare Services

About the Presenter:

Bobbi Johnson is the Associate Director of Child Welfare Services for the Office of Child and Family Services within the Maine Department of Health and Human Services. She obtained her Master’s degree in Social Work at the University of Maine at Orono and is a Licensed Master Social Worker. Bobbi has worked for OCFS for 25 years. In her role, she is responsible for the overall leadership and strategic direction of child welfare services in Maine.

Bobbi has experience with community building at both the local and statewide levels and has been instrumental in moving the work of child welfare from an agency responsibility to the shared responsibility of families, OCFS and community partners. She has been active on several committees, including the Maine Child Welfare Advisory Panel, the Child Death and Serious Injury Review Panel and the Domestic Violence Homicide Review Panel. These efforts bring together partners statewide and are focused on improving the system of care, maximizing resources and promoting the voices of the individuals we serve.

Free CE for members

$25 for non-members

free for social work students (no CE certificate)

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