When Should I Be Concerned About Someone’s Parenting? What Can We Do to Help? Exploring Case Studies in Child Neglect
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Live webinar • 3 CEU credits September 8, 2026 • 6:00 – 9:00 PM ET
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Workshop Description
Part 1 of a 2-Part Series on Child Welfare and School Social Work with Dr. Krase (September 8 & 10). Each session is a stand-alone offering — participants may register individually. Register for Part 2 here.
Reports of suspected child neglect make up more than three-quarters of all reports made to child protective services in any given year — 6 times more than reports of sexual abuse, and 5 times more than reports of physical abuse. However, neglect reports are least likely to be substantiated after investigation. The reality is that reporters of suspected child maltreatment struggle with appropriately identifying and reporting this type of maltreatment.
This session will explore the legal and ethical obligations of professional reporters, especially as they relate to the concept of child neglect. Various types of child neglect — including physical neglect, medical neglect, and educational neglect — will be explored, along with a significant conversation around parental supervision and the use of corporal punishment. Practical strategies for intervention with families will be offered and discussed.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Define child neglect.
- Explain differences between different types of child neglect.
- Describe considerations for determining when making a report to child protective services is required by law.
- Identify the ethical, moral, and legal conundrums implicated in evaluating cases for child neglect.
- Apply a framework to guide their process for deciding whether to make a report of child neglect.
- Identify appropriate interventions to support family functioning.
Continuing Education
3 CEU credits
This workshop is approved for licensed social workers, licensed mental health counselors, licensed marriage and family therapists, and licensed psychologists.
Fees
- NASW-NY Member: $45.00
- Other Chapter Members (e.g., NASW-NJ, etc.): $75.00
- Non-Member: $90.00
- NASW-NY Student and Transitional Member (No Credit): $0.00
Presenter
Kathryn Krase, Ph.D., J.D., M.S.W.
Kathryn Krase, Ph.D., J.D., M.S.W., Principal Consultant with Krase Consulting, is an expert on the professional reporting of suspected child maltreatment. She has authored multiple books and articles on the subject and has years of experience consulting with government and community-based organizations to develop policy and practice standards.
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