(NE Alliance) Q1 Mental Health Training: Conditions for Return (Recording)

This training provides an overview of Conditions for Return and their role in child welfare practice and court oversight. Participants will explore the purpose of Conditions for Return, how they differ from services or case plan tasks, and how they are used to clearly identify what must be demonstrated to support a child’s safe return home. The training emphasizes clarity, alignment with safety concerns, and the importance of Conditions for Return in supporting consistent decision-making across the system.

Presented by: Kirsten Perry

Kirsten is a Child and Family Services (CFS) Learning & Development Supervisor with Nebraska DHHS, serving the Eastern Service Area. She brings over 15 years of experience in child welfare, including 10 years of ongoing case management and 5 years in training and workforce development. In her current role, Kirsten designs and delivers training for CFS professionals, supporting practice understanding, consistency across the system, and the application of policy and practice frameworks in day-to-day work. She also brings professional and lived experience to her work, including experience as a foster parent.