The fifth annual McCourt School of Public Policy’s LEAD (Leadership. Evidence. Analysis. Debate.) Conference, "Moving from Research to Policy and Practice to Improve the Lives of Youth" The 2017 LEAD Conference, will focus on how to best apply research in the development and implementation of sound … [Read more...]

A FREE CONFERENCE Everyone is invited to attend the Bar Foundation's annual Law & Disability Issues Conference. The conference is planned and presented by the Community Health Law Project. Deadline for registration is May 2, 2017. … [Read more...]

"FOOTSTEPS TO THE FUTURE" Exploring Best Practices and Innovations in Foster Care and Adoption You can attend workshops and discussions addressing the critical issues that affect young people, families and those who serve them, and the actions that lead to results. … [Read more...]

The overarching goal of the Charleston Child Trauma Conference is to deepen professionals’ knowledge in the area of child trauma and traumatic stress, with an emphasis on bridging research and practice. Critical sub-goals include: 1) advancing knowledge of current research on the incidence and … [Read more...]

Join us for an outstanding three days of learning, featuring compelling Keynote Speakers, cutting-edge Plenary Panels, a variety of Workshops presented by national and international experts, and a closing Networking Luncheon. Enjoy all that the beautiful University of Pennsylvania campus has to … [Read more...]

The path to family building options in the 21st century are vast. Social workers play a major role in this family building process. This conference will attract social workers and human services professionals who provide services to individuals and families at any stage of family building through … [Read more...]

Each year featured speakers along with numerous workshop presenters provide quality training opportunities for over 200 parents and adoption professionals. The Ties That Bind is truly a family-centered event as adoptive parents are invited and encouraged to bring their children (including infants … [Read more...]

Receive cutting-edge training from leaders in the field of trauma and attachment in workshops and tracks specifically designed for: Intermediate and Advanced Therapeutic Training, Parents & Caregivers, Educators, Child Welfare & Social Service Professionals and Sensory Approaches & … [Read more...]

LIVE SIMULCAST! | APRIL 7-8, 2017 CEU credits may be available to professionals EQUIPPING FAMILIES, CHURCHES, AND PROFESSIONALS TO BETTER SERVE CHILDREN IMPACTED BY ADOPTION AND FOSTER CARE Featuring Trust-Based Relational Intervention® methods developed by Dr. Karyn Purvis and Dr. David … [Read more...]