Improving the health, safety, and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) individuals. The theme for this year's event is Health and Wellness: Improving the health, safety, and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) individuals. The topic of GLBTQIA (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, Intersex, Allies) diversity continues to demand our attention […]
Keynote speaker: Debbie B. Riley, M.S CEO of C.A.S.E.- Center for Adoption Support and Education, Maryland Topic: “Identify and the Adopted Teen: Surviving the Crucible of Adolescence” Plus 30+ Workshops on pre- and post- adoption issues
ChildFirst®is the forensic interview training program of Gundersen NCPTC. Students receive training on the ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Protocol, child development, memory and suggestibility, testifying in court, legal issues and preparing children for court. This training incorporates lecture and discussion, review of electronically recorded interviews, skill-building exercises and an interview practicum. This course is designed for […]
In light of the recent Continuum of Care Reform (CCR), we all share a desire for answers about how foster family agencies, direct service providers, and Los Angeles County will work together to implement and meet the goals of this reform. Please join us on Friday, February 26, as we collaborate to uncover and understand […]
By Invitation Only California Youth Transitions to Adulthood Study (CalYOUTH) featuring presentations by Dr. Mark Courtney and his colleagues from Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago. These survey results include perceptions of foster youth and caseworkers on the adequacy and quality of services for young adults in extended foster care. The study provides invaluable data on education, employment, housing, financial stability, personal well-being […]
The NCCD Conference on Children, Youth, and Families is a platform for professionals working in social service agencies to share experiences of creating programs and conducting research that advance NCCD’s mission of promoting just and equitable social systems. In addition to workshops and panels, there will be plenary speakers and networking times available to encourage […]
Penn State’s Network on Child Protection and Well-Being aims to help those working with children identify and respond to the unique challenges of childhood trauma in schools with its fifth annual conference, “Trauma Informed Schools: How child maltreatment prevention, detection, and intervention can be integrated into the school-setting,” to be held Oct. 10-11 at The […]
Hear presentations from young leaders in foster care about their local and state advocacy work. Learn more about priority issues identified by young people who have experienced foster care. Network & connect one-on-one with foster youth-led advocacy groups. The Foster Youth in Action Showcase will take place at: National 4-H Conference Center 7100 Connecticut Ave Chevy Chase, MD 20815 […]
Foster Youth Summit October 28, 2016, 9 am to 12:30 pm Los Angeles Mission College Campus Center 13356 Eldridge Ave, Sylmar, CA 91342 RSVP https://goo.gl/forms/ZCBPxVpmuJnKiuE83 For more information, please contact Danielle Jack at 213-891-2056 or jackdt@email.laccd.edu Continental Breakfast will be served Free Parking is available on the 2nd & 3rd Floor of the parking structure […]
The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), Office of Justice Programs, within the U.S. Department of Justice is pleased to announce the 15th National Indian Nations Conference: Justice for Victims of Crime. The Conference will be held December 8 — 10, 2016, on the reservation of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, California, with […]
