Under current California law, professionals who serve children and families—physicians, teachers, counselors, law enforcement, and other child serving professionals—are mandated to report to the appropriate government entity cases of suspected child abuse or neglect. Data shows that only a small percentage of these reports are confirmed as maltreatment.

And Black, Native American and Latinx children and families in California are much more likely to be reported and become involved in the child welfare system.

This presentation will outline a path to reform our current system of mandated reporters to one of community supporters to keep families strong and together.

Come join us to learn about the movement within California to become community supporters vs. mandated reporters. An important event for anyone working with children and families!