Two judges and two staffers from the 17th Judicial Circuit’s Early Childhood Court (ECC) team represented our court at the National Cross Sites Conference last month in Dallas, Texas. Those in attendance included Judge Jose Izquierdo, Judge Hope Tieman Bristol, ECC Program Coordinator Trent Baker and Indian Child Welfare Act Court Coordinator Ta’Ami Bajamour. The annual conference for child welfare professionals, judges, court personnel, service providers and community coordinators emphasizes mental health, the importance of relationships, trauma, science, equity and compassion. The great work of infant-toddler court sites from states across the country was celebrated at the event. Congratulations to our 17th Judicial Circuit team members whose efforts change lives every day.
