For more information about the Early Childhood Courts Recurring Meetings, please contact Delta Rotter at delta.rotter@courts.wa.gov
Early Childhood Court (ECC) Community of Practice
We are a dedicated group of Early Childhood Court Coordinators committed to improving outcomes for young children and their families involved in the dependency court system.
The Early Childhood Court (ECC) Community of Practice is an opportunity for coordinators to strengthen their expertise, share innovative strategies, and collaborate on advancing effective, family-centered practices in their communities.
Participants who join the Early Childhood Court (ECC) Community of Practice can expect the following:
- Collaborative Learning and Networking: Opportunities to connect with other ECC professionals, share best practices, and collaboratively address challenges to enhance outcomes for children and families.
- Access to Expert Insights: Engagement with experts in trauma-informed care, early childhood development, and family-centered practices to support professional growth and program effectiveness.
- Resource Sharing and Practical Tools: Practical resources, tools, and strategies to improve court processes, increase enrollment, and strengthen community partnerships.
- Tailored Support and Solutions: Discussions and solutions tailored to specific county and program needs, including CPP integration, culturally responsive practices, and innovative family support approaches.
2026 Schedule
| Date | Topic | |
|---|---|---|
| January 27th | Engaging Parents at Shelter Care | |
| February 24th | CoP Structure & General Updates | |
| March 24th | Dependency Data Overview | |
| April 28th | Mobility Mentoring | |
| May 26th | Parent Attorney Engagement & Buy In | |
| June 23rd | TBA | |
| July 28th | TBA | |
| August 25th | TBA | |
| September 22nd | TBA | |
| October 27th | TBA | |
| November 24th | TBA | |
| December 22nd | TBA |
2025 Schedule
| Date | Topic | Facilitator |
|---|---|---|
| January 21st | CPP Payment via Apple Health/ Medicaid Child Parent Psychotherapy Infographic CPP HCA PPT Slides What is Child Parent Psychotherapy PPT Slides | Christine Cole – HCA Mindy Davis- CPP Trainer. |
| February 25th | Attachment and/or Attachment Vitamins | Haruko Watnabe |
| March 25th (Joint with FTC CoP) | Naloxone | |
| April 22nd | Hope Science and ECC’s | |
| May 27th | Judicial Engagement: Encouraging & supporting judges to embrace CPP as a core component of ECC | |
| June 24th (Joint with FTC CoP) | Plan of Safe Care – Supporting Pregnant Persons in active use. | Sarah Holdener, Help me Grow, POSC DCYF |
| July 22nd | Incorporating Art, Music and Play Therapy to enrich the family experience in ECC | |
| August 26th | CQI – data – drop off analysis working session. Monitoring the impact of CPP on child and family outcomes. | |
| September 23rd (Joint with FTC CoP) | TBA | |
| October 28th | Equity in Service Delivery – Ensuring CPP implementation is inclusive and responsive to marginalized communities, including Indigenous/Native populations. | |
| November 25th | Trauma Informed Systems Coordination – Aligning court processes and community services with trauma-informed principles to support families. | |
| December 23rd (Joint with FTC CoP) | Substance Use & Parenting: Supporting Recovery In the Context of Dependency. Balancing accountability with empathy: Best practices for engaging parents in recovery while meeting court-ordered requirements. |