Approximately 75% of individuals with substance use disorders have experienced significant trauma.  The implications of trauma are extensive and potentially multigenerational, leading to mental health issues, substance abuse, emotional, behavioral and relational difficulties.  Trauma-informed care … [Read more...]

(Doors open at 8:30 AM for registration and light breakfast) Space is limited so please register early! FREE for current CPFA members, $25 fee per family for non-members.* This fee will entitle your family to a year of CPFA membership.   Our half day series of workshops are open … [Read more...]

Conference participants will have the opportunity to attend numerous workshops, seminars, lectures and panel discussions. Led by professionals and experts in the adoption field including attorneys, social workers, physicians, adoptive parents, agency representatives, adoptees and educators, the … [Read more...]

Improving Health & Mental Health Literacy in Diverse Communities: Why Partnerships Matter Learning Outcomes: • Discuss health and mental health literacy challenges experienced by diverse populations and communities throughout the life span. • Describe how to assess the accuracy and … [Read more...]

The conference is presented annually by the Dallas Children's Advocacy Center and the Dallas Police Department. The conference is conducted to provide training to those employed by government or nonprofit agencies in the fields of law enforcement, child protective services, social work, children's … [Read more...]

Refresh is a Christian conference designed for foster and adoptive parents, kinship providers, grandparents, and others who care for God's orphaned and vulnerable children. We understand firsthand that this journey can be difficult and lonely. The Refresh Conference is a time for you to escape … [Read more...]

Save the Date! Call for Proposals Deadline: August 11, 2017 Advancing Excellence in Practice & Policy: Building Resilience in Changing Times The 2018 conference will provide a variety of learning options for conference attendees. This includes traditional 90-minute workshops, 60-minute … [Read more...]

30th Annual "Growing Pains 2017" For adults and youth Exploring the Best Practices and Innovations in Independent Living Growing Pains 2017 has something to offer everyone. Whether you are an independent living specialist, foster care professional, residential counselor, social services … [Read more...]

Building on the Journey of Wellness THERE IS NO FEE TO ATTEND THIS CONFERENCE BUT PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED Workshop Sessions: 1. Your Mystic Location 2. Becoming Healthy and Stress Free 3. Good Vibes & Happy Places 4. The Basics About Jobs 5. Fun Ways to Be More Social & Make … [Read more...]

Implementing Evidence-Supported Services for Children and Families Friday, Sept. 8, 2017  |  Princeton, NJ  | 8:45am to 3pm Expand your professional knowledge and better understand strategies for selecting, funding, supporting, and creating the conditions to effectively implement and sustain … [Read more...]