$54.00 – Base Price

Cultural Competence and End-of-Life Rituals in the Jewish Faith. Presenter: Joanna Frankel MSW, LCSW-C. As social workers, we must be culturally sensitive about the death and dying process. Jewish funeral traditions are rooted in respect for the deceased, from the time of death through burial and beyond. In the Jewish religion, there are several rituals and traditions that are followed. This seminar will provide an overview of the Jewish traditions that individuals practice throughout the stages of death and dying. In addition, you will learn about the different sects of Judaism which could determine their desire to honor tradition.

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a vital benefit for extremely low-income older adults or people with disabilities who cannot work enough to meet their basic needs. The eligibility requirements and rules governing the program are complicated and confusing. Becoming familiar with the rules will help advocates ensure eligible clients can get benefits and keep them.

This webinar will explain the benefits SSI provides, how SSI differs from other Social Security benefits, the eligibility requirements for the program, and strategies to prevent individuals from having their benefits incorrectly reduced or terminated. This webinar will be most useful to aging, disability, and legal aid providers and advocates who work with individuals who might be eligible for SSI.

After viewing this training, attendees will be able to: • Recognize and explain the difference between SSI and Social Security benefits; • Identify individuals likely to qualify for SSI; and • Assess potential obstacles to SSI eligibility.

Free!

Includes one complimentary Continuing Education (CE) credit.

Navigating home-care funding can be complex for families and the professionals who support them. This webinar provides an overview of key funding options, including federal, state, veteran, and private-pay models. Learn how the “stackability” of funds expands access to in-home care and respite services, and how respite can be positioned as preventive clinical support. Attendees will leave better equipped to guide families toward funding pathways that promote independence, caregiver stability, and safety at home.

Sometimes Medicare decides not to cover your care. This can be frustrating and scary, while also affecting your financial health. But you have the right to appeal a denial and make your case for why Medicare should cover your care. Join this Medicare Minute to learn our tips and tricks for the best chance of a successful appeal.

$22.00 – Base Price

Counseling the Corporate Caregiver: Helping Clients Stuck in the Rat Race Negotiate Life When A Loved One is Ill. Presenter: Jennifer L. FitzPatrick MSW, LCSW-C, CSP. As family caregiving responsibilities continue to intersect with demanding careers, many of our patients and clients find themselves exhausted, conflicted, and trapped in a relentless “rat race.” This interactive presentation explores the unique emotional, relational, and occupational challenges faced by working caregivers. Health and mental health professionals will leave this program better equipped to help working family caregivers: *Build capacity for dealing with competing priorities *Advocate for themselves at both work and home *Discover resources that are a good match for their needs.

Description: Many healthcare facilities screen for sexual and/or domestic/dating violence, but few do so for stalking — even though stalking is a prevalent and frequently intersecting victimization with similar health risks. As most stalking survivors do not know how or where to ask for help, healthcare settings are a critical entry point to identify stalking, address health concerns, and help get victims to the right services to enhance their safety and consider their legal options. On this webinar, SPARC’s Dana Fleitman and Laci Smith (MSN, RN, CPN, SANE-A) introduce the “Guide for Screening for Stalking in Healthcare Settings,” exploring the questions, framing, educational materials, and partnerships needed to effectively identify and treat patients experiencing stalking.

*We cannot guarantee accessibility requests made less than two weeks before the event.

$40 (Live webinar + recording)

Navigating various Medicare enrollment and coverage decisions—while weighing financial circumstances—can be overwhelming. Learn the ins and outs of Medicare enrollment and coverage and gain the necessary tools to help you or your clients compare Medicare options and make smart financial decisions. 

Experts from the Medicare Rights Center will discuss the following topics: 

• Making Medicare enrollment and coverage decisions  
• Job-based and retiree insurance options, including Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)  
• Medicare costs for people with higher incomes (IRMAA) 
• Programs for people with limited incomes that help reduce Medicare costs 
• Webinar recordings are available within 24 hours after the live webinar concludes. All 2026 webinar recordings will expire on December 31, 2026.

Free!

Defines domestic violence and sexual assault and evaluates the ways the two overlap. Looks at the types of violence victims can experience, the red flags of an unhealthy relationship, why people abuse, and why people stay in abusive relationships.

Anyone can view and join.

The Step-By-Step Process To Accessing Services with NJ’s Division of Developmental Disabilities

$22.00 – Base Price

Creating an (Almost!) Stress-Free Experience for Persons with Dementia and Their Family Members. Presenter: Jennifer L. FitzPatrick MSW, LCSW-C, CSP. Do you look forward to needing a hospital, nursing home, hospice, or any other health/mental health service? Neither do our patients, clients and family caregivers, particularly when there’s a dementia diagnosis! Even though clients, patients and caregivers dread needing us, we have a lot of control over how they ultimately perceive the experience of receiving necessary services. When we make a health or mental health experience less stressful for persons with dementia and their family members, there are better clinical outcomes, less complaints, and fewer malpractice claims. This engaging program based on strategies covered in Reimagining Customer Service in Healthcare will help you better understand the mindset of those you serve who are impacted by dementia, and make necessary changes so patients, clients and family caregivers are better set up for success.

Fee: $70.00

Marking its 10th year, this livestreamed conference offers a timely and challenging look at how racism continues to shape practice, policy, and outcomes. Designed for social workers and allied professionals who want to move beyond awareness to action, the program brings together leading voices to move the conversation forward. Participants will leave with sharper critical insight and concrete tools to address race and racism in their work with clients, organizations, and across communities.

Providing personal care for someone living with dementia—such as bathing, dressing, or grooming—can feel overwhelming at times. These hands-on tasks often bring unique challenges, from resistance and anxiety to communication barriers. Yet, with the right strategies, personal care can become a time of connection, dignity and comfort.

In this webinar, we’ll explore practical approaches to delivering personal care that meet the individual with dementia where they are. From understanding how the disease impacts daily routines to applying person-centered communication techniques, this session is designed to give professionals actionable tools they can use right away. Whether you’re a professional or family caregiver, this session will provide actionable tools you can use right away to gain strategies that make personal care moments more positive, dignified and supportive for the person living with dementia.

Join us for an informative session learning about adoption & foster care options in Pennsylvania.

The information session can help you decide whether you are comfortable taking the next steps to become a licensed Diakon foster family. Sessions are offered without obligation; participants are not required to proceed following the presentation.

Pre-registration is required so that the ZOOM link can be shared.

Two Virtual Sessions (three hours each) June 9 and June 16.

Parenting a child with a history of sexual abuse can be frightening—from responding to the child’s acting out behavior to dealing with emotions.  Discussions focus on the best ways to minimize the trauma and help your child heal. Sex trafficking will be explored in the training. This is a two-week class, attendance at both weeks is strongly encouraged.

These classes will be held online and a link to the class will be sent out ahead of time.

FREE!

The Meet the Model series from the Post-Adoption Center introduces the core components of the Post-Permanency Model, designed to guide states, tribal nations and territories in delivering coordinated services to adoptive and guardianship families. The model is outlined in detail in the Post-Adoption Center’s Program Manual, which services as the blueprint for building comprehensive, community centered and accessible post-permanency services. We break down the 253-page manual into smaller pieces. This session focuses on the Crisis Intervention Component.

Join us for an informative session learning about adoption & foster care options in Pennsylvania.

The information session can help you decide whether you are comfortable taking the next steps to become a licensed Diakon foster family. Sessions are offered without obligation; participants are not required to proceed following the presentation.

Pre-registration is required so that the ZOOM link can be shared.