Conferences & Trainings

CFCC develops statewide, regional, and local court educational programs to fulfill continuing education requirements mandated by statutes, court rules, and professional licensing. Many events bring together multidisciplinary audiences to develop a systemic perspective on common issues. Other programs are designed specifically for judicial officers, court administrators, family court services staff, family law facilitators, legal service providers, or other professionals serving families, children, self-represented family law litigants, and collaborative justice court programs. Some of the materials developed for these events are available below.

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29th Annual AB 1058 Child Support Training Conference

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Plenary 1: Welcome and Updates

Plenary 2: From Compliance to Engagement: Challenges and Opportunities for Promoting Whole-Family Well-Being through the Child Support Program

Case Law and Legislative Update

DCSS Presents

Tribal Child Support and Benefits to Cross-Cultural Exchanges

Determining Income to Calculate Child Support

Thursday, September 18, 2025

NO INCOME, NO PROBLEM! Version 2.0: Earning Capacity in a Post-Presumed Income World

Governmental Child Support Actions after SB343

Parentage Notwithstanding Genetics

Advanced Income Determination

AB 1058 Timekeeping

Analyzing Tax Returns

Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity

The Interstate Child (UIFSA)

“It’s really important” is not found in the Evidence Code [Determining the Admissibility of Evidence]

Friday, September 19, 2025

Ethics and the Self Represented Litigant

STARS

IV-D Resources and Tools to Locate Income

28th Annual AB 1058 Child Support Training Conference

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Plenary 1: Welcome and Updates Presentation

Plenary 2: AI for Legal Help Presentation

Plenary 3: SB 343 Presentation

Plenary 4: Case Law and Legislative Updates Presentation   |  Citations

Best Practices Roundtable Citations

Determining Income to Calculate Child Support Presentation

The Interstate Child (UIFSA) Presentation  |  Handout 1  |  Handout 2  |  Handout 3

Thursday, August 29, 2024

Advanced Income Determination Presentation  |  Handout

DCSS Presents Presentation

Evidence for Child Support Commissioners Presentation  |  Handout

Guideline Calculation and Certification for Commissioners (Beginning Course) Presentation |  Hypos  |  Calculations  |  Scenarios

AB 1058 Contempt Procedures Presentation  |  Handout 1  |  Handout 2  |  Handout 3  |  Handout 4

Guideline Calculation and Recertification for Commissioners (Advanced Course)  Presentation  |  Hypos  |  Hypos and Calculations

Inequity Implications: Discretion and Implicit Bias Awareness and Cultural Sensitivity  Presentation  |  Handout 1  |  Handout 2  |  Handout 3  |  Handout 4

Discretionary Child Support Orders - Deviating from Guideline Child Support, Hardship Deductions, Other Spouse Income Presentation 

AB 1058 Timekeeping and STARS Handout

“No Income, No Problem! . . . Or Is It? Imputed Income: What It Is, What It Isn’t, When & How to Do It”  Presentation  |  Handout

Friday, August 30, 2024

Ethics and the Self Represented Litigant

Ethics in the AB 1058 Court Room Handout 1  |  Handout 2

Ethics in the Family Law Facilitator’s Office

  • NONE

Child Support Commissioners’ Roundtable

  • NONE

Family Law Facilitators’ Roundtable

  • NONE

Making Sense of the Pain: Understanding Trauma

  • NONE
27th Annual AB 1058 Child Support Training Conference - Check Back Soon

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Plenary 1: Welcome and Updates Presentation

Plenary 2: The Moral Construction of Poverty in the Child Welfare System Citations | Presentation

Plenary 3: Case Law and Legislative Updates Citations | Presentation (Part 1) | Presentation (Part 2) | Presentation (Part 3) | Presentation (Part 4)

Understanding Military and Veteran Issues in AB 1058 Cases Citations | Presentation

The Interstate Child (UIFSA) Presentation

Child Support: A New Vision Presentation

Child Support Commissioners’ Roundtable NONE

Family Law Facilitators’ Roundtable NONE

Paralegals’ Roundtable NONE

Ethics and the Self-Represented Litigant Presentation (Part 1) | Presentation (Part 2)

Thursday, August 31, 2023

The Cost of Caring: Vicarious Traumatization & Self Care Presentation

Determining Income to Calculate Child Support Presentation

Establishing Child Support Orders After SB 343/AB 1755 Citations | Presentation

Parentage Notwithstanding Genetics Citations

Voluntary Declarations of Parentage & Modifying Birth Certificates Citations | Presentation

Guideline Calculation and Certification for Commissioners Presentation

AB 1058 Contempt Procedures Presentation

Implicit Bias and Bias-Reducing Strategies NONE

Advanced Income Determination Citations | Presentation

Collection Mechanisms and Opportunities for Family Empowerment Citations | Presentation

Determination and Enforcement of Support Arrears in Title IV-D Proceedings Presentation

Friday, September 1, 2023

Ethics in the AB 1058 Courtroom Presentation

Ethics in the Family Law Facilitator’s Office NONE

High Conflict Management for Child Support Professionals Citations | Presentation

DCSS Presents Presentation

Discovery in AB 1058 Cases NONE

Mediating Child Support Disputes Presentation

26th Annual AB 1058 Child Support Training Conference

Wednesday, October 12, 2022 

Welcoming Remarks and Plenary                Presentation

Case Law Update                                        Citations | PowerPoint

DCSS Presents                                            Citations | PowerPoint

Income Determination – Calculating Child Support    Citations |PowerPoint                

Income Determination – Advanced               Citations |PowerPoint

Coercive Control and Domestic Violence: Implications for Child Support Professionals

Legislative Update                 Citations |PowerPoint

Thursday, October 13, 2022

The Interstate Child (UIFSA)             PowerPoint

Parentage Notwithstanding Genetics             NONE  

Child Support and Obligors Who Are Incarcerated   Citations |PowerPoint

Plenary 2: State of the Child Support Program – Forecast for the FutureCitations |PowerPoint

DCSS Guideline Calculator Training             Citations |PowerPoint

Mindfulness-In-Law: Techniques to Maintain Professional Competency     PowerPoint

The 2021 Child Support Guideline Study and the Final Rule           PowerPoint

Friday, October 14, 2022Qualifying Ethics 8      NONE 

Ethics in the Family Law Facilitator’s Office NONE 

Ethics and Self-Represented Litigants           NONE 

Hot Topics for Family Law Facilitators           NONE 

LCSA Outreach Initiatives                 

25th Annual AB 1058 Child Support Training Conference

Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Welcoming Remarks and Plenary       Citations  |   Presentation

Case Law and Legislative Update       Citations  |   Presentation

Income Determination – Calculating Child Support    Citations  | Presentation

Ethics in the Family Law Facilitator’s Office   NONE

Judicial Ethics: Self-Awareness Required       NONE

Thursday, October 14, 2021

The Interstate Child (UIFSA)   Presentation  |   Graphics

Parentage Notwithstanding Genetics  NONE

Remote Services for Child Support Commissioners   Citations  |   Presentation

The Journey of Remote Services     Citations   |  Presentation

Income Determination – Advanced     Citations   |    Presentation

DCSS Guideline Calculator Training   Citations   |   Presentation

2027 Beyond the Bench

The next Beyond the Bench conference is planned for Winter 2027. More information will be available in Summer 2027.

2025 Beyond the Bench
2019 Beyond the Bench
2017 Beyond the Bench

Beyond the Bench 24: Uniting for a Better Future

Program Agenda

To access informative handouts from the educational sessions, select the appropriate day below:

Monday, December 18, 2017

Tuesday, December 19, 2017

Wednesday, December 20, 2017

2015 Beyond the Bench

Beyond the Bench 23: User Experience 

Program Agenda 

To access informative handouts from the educational sessions, select the appropriate day below:

Wednesday, December 2, 2015

Thursday, December 3, 2015

Pre- and Post Conference

Pre-Conference

  • Tuesday, December 1, 2015
  • Wednesday, December 2, 2015

Post Conference: Friday, December 4, 2015

2013 Beyond the Bench
2011 Beyond the Bench

Beyond the Bench 21: Coming of Age in Tough Times: Building Our Strength Together
December 14-16, 2011

Agenda
Learning Objectives
Faculty Biographies

Wednesday, December 14

 Thursday, December 15 Friday, December 16
Features all-day specialized trainings on the topics of Juvenile Dependency, Juvenile Delinquency, and AB 12 / AB 212. Features over 50 workshops addressing family, juvenile, domestic violence, mental health, and collaborative court issues through a multidisciplinary approach. Features education tracks for professionals working in Collaborative Justice; Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice; and Legal Aid / Self Help / Family Law.
2010 Beyond the Bench

Collaboration Works! Improving Outcomes and Achieving Safety and Stability in Challenging Times
June 3-4, 2010

Program Agenda

 Wednesday, June 2, 2010  Thursday, June 3, 2010  Friday, June 4, 2010
 Pre-Conference BPAI Workshop Session I (13 MB)
Workshop Session II
Workshop Session III (13 MB)
Workshop Session IV

Evening Session, Collaborative Strategies

An Overview of Juvenile Dependency Law

Effecting Educational Outcomes
Part 1
Part 2
2013 Family Law Education Program (FLEP)
Improving Permanency & Inclusion For Our Youth - Fall 2014

Improving Permanency & Inclusion for Our Youth

These regional trainings bring together judicial officers, court professionals, social workers, attorneys, probation officers, educators and others working with families and children coming to court. The trainings are funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and other agencies. The October 2014 training is the result of a collaborative effort between the Center for Families, Children & the Courts and the California Bay Area Academy.

Day One: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Day one topics to include an overview of current legal information related to extended foster care and non minor dependents, decision making, concurrent planning, and permanency.

Materials for Day One Topics

  1. Extended Foster Care in California
  2. Q and A
  3. Overview of Benefits and Recent Changes under AB 12

Day Two: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Day two topics to focus on system competency around working with LGBTQ youth. Protective factors, standards, guidelines, and effective practices are among the topics that will be covered, in addition to a special presentation of the award winning documentary "Valentine Road."

Materials for Day Two Topics

  1. Ensuring the Safety, Permanency and Well-Being of LGBTQ Youth in Care of Child Welfare Systems
  2. Foster Parent Survey
  3. LGBTQ Youth in Out-of-Home Care – Selected Bibliography and Resource Guide
  4. AB 458 Fact Sheet: The California Foster Care Non-Discrimination Act
  5. AB 1856 – Foster Youth: LGBT Cultural Competency
  6. Achieving Safety, Permanency and Well-Being by Improving Practice with LGBT Youth and Families
  7. ACF Information Memorandum on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Youth in Foster Care
  8. Breaking the Silence: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Foster Youth Tell Their Stories
  9. Helping Families Support Their Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Children
  10. In the System and In the Life: Case Studies
  11. The Legal Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Youth in the Child Welfare System
  12. All Children – All Families Training Series: Glossary of Terms
  13. Queertionary 2.0
  14. Transgender Terminology
Improving Permanency & Inclusion For Our Youth - Spring 2014

Improving Permanency & Inclusion for Our Youth

These regional trainings bring together judicial officers, court professionals, social workers, attorneys, probation officers, educators and others working with families and children coming to court. The trainings are funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and other agencies and are the result of a collaborative effort between the Center for Families, Children & the Courts and the California Northern, Central, Bay Area and Southern Training Academies.

Day One: 10:00am-5:00pm

Day one topics to include an overview of current legal information related to extended foster care and non minor dependents, decision making, concurrent planning, and permanency.

Materials for Day One Topics

  1. Extended Foster Care in California
  2. Supplement: Extended Foster Care/Non-Minor Dependents/Permanency
  3. Extended Foster Care Judicial Concerns for Non Minor Dependents
  4. Extended Foster Care Self Test
  5. Improving Permanency Planning for Youth in Extended Foster Care
  6. Supplement – Extended Foster Care/Non-Minor Dependents/Permanency
  7. Top 3 Tips for Attorneys Representing Non Minor Dependents
  8. Unintended Consequences of AB12 and Potential Strategies for Change
  9. "The Unintended Consequences of AB12 and Potential Strategies for Change” Comprehensive Resource List

Learn more about extended foster care.

Day Two: 8:30am-4:45pm

Day two topics to include an overview of benefits for non minor dependents before shifting the focus to system competency around working with LGBTQ youth. Protective factors, standards, guidelines, and effective practices are among the topics that will be covered, in addition to a special presentation of the award winning documentary “Valentine Road” and producer Marta Cunningham.

Materials for Day Two Topics

  1. AB 458 Fact Sheet – The California Foster Care Non-Discrimination Act
  2. ACF Information Memorandum on LGBTQ Youth in Foster Care
  3. All Children – All Families Training Series – Glossary of Terms
  4. All Children – All Families
  5. Foster Parent Survey
  6. Helping Families Support Their LGBT Children
  7. In the System and In the Life Case Studies
  8. LGBT Youth in California Foster Care – Legal and Professional Standards
  9. LGBTQ Bench Reference Guide
  10. LGBTQ Youth in Out-of-Home Care – Selected Bibliography and Resource Guide
  11. Overview of Benefits and Recent Changes under AB 12 and ACA
  12. The Legal Rights of LGBT Youth in the Child Welfare System
  13. Transgender Terminology
  14. Cultural Humility
  15. CWLA - Best Practice Guidelines
  16. Guidelines for Managing Information Related to the Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity and Expression of Children in Child Welfare Systems
  17. Transgender Youth: Needs, Risks, Outcomes and the Role of the System
  18. Ensuring the Safety, Permanency and Well-Being of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning (LGBTQ) Youth in Care of Child Welfare Systems

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