Event Name: Emergency Placement of Children in Care

Location: Online

Date(s): Launching 5 May

Time: from 9.30am

Event Info:

Legal training for child protection professionals

• Legal Framework for Emergency Placement of Children in Care
• Fair procedures in emergency removals – Section 12 and Section 13 of the Child Care Act 1991
• Interagency co-operation in emergency placement of children
• International comparisons- Ireland and other jurisdictions
• Case examples from practice

Format

• Pre-recorded session will be available as audio on phone or laptop and accessible at any time
• Live workshop in person or online will provide opportunity for interagency discussion and learning from case examples
• All recommended reading and case examples included

Audience

Any professionals working with children and families who want a clearer understanding of the legal framework for emergency protection of children and placement in state care.

Course Facilitator

Sonya Bruen, Partner MHC LLP and former senior Child Protection Social Worker with over 20 years’ experience in this practice area. Sonya uses case examples from court and social work practice to illustrate key learnings

How to book: Register & learn more here - Emergency Placement of Children in Care - May 2025 Online Training Tickets | Eventbrite
Email legaltraining@MHC.ie with any queries

Cost: €300 per person. Group rates available – €250 per person, for groups of 10 +

Attachments: MHC CPD Training - Emergency placement of children in care – Legal training for child protection professionals, April 2025 (FINA