Alaska Court System announces launch of Child in Need of Aid Laws e-Learning course

WASILLA — The Alaska Court System recently announced the launch of the Child in Need of Aid (CINA) Laws e-Learning course through the Court Improvement Program.

The Court Improvement Program is designed to monitor and improve the way the court system handles child in need of aid cases and enhance coordination between the court system and other agencies and tribes involved in proceedings, according to a recent press release.

The Court Improvement Program Committee consists of judges, tribal representatives, youth representatives, and state agency representatives involved in child welfare from across the state. A subcommittee filled by an interdisciplinary team representing the different participants in CINA cases developed the e-learning course, which is based on in-person and zoom training that is regularly provided for judges, tribal representatives, attorneys, child protection workers, and child advocates.

The course is divided into four training modules and it’s currently available to anyone who wants to learn more about CINA laws from seasoned practitioners and judges to new participants in CINA cases and members of the public. Those with an interest in the child welfare system are also welcome to take the entire course or attend certain sections at their own pace.

For more information, visit courts.alaska.gov/cip/cina-course.htm.