National Adoption conference
caesar's palace, Las vegas
General Session
  
May 17, 2017
"Life in Limbo" Foster Care Simulation
Presented by David White, Fostering Great Ideas and Chancey Strong, Consultant
Flyer • Handout
May 18, 2017
Wendy's Wonderful Kids - Taking an evidence-based program to scale
Presented by Rita Soronen, President and CEO of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption
Abstract
Reshaping Adoption in the 21st Century: from "Child Placement" to "Family Success" Care
Presented by Adam Pertman at National Center on Adoption and Permanency and Dr. Ruth McRoy at AdoptUSKids
Abstract • Presentation • Handout
Recruitment Track
  
May 17, 2017
- Reverse Teen Matching Event
Ja'Neen Jones at Three River Adoption Council
Abstract
- Mentoring Youth in Care: A Unique Approach; A Positive Connection
David White at Fostering Great Ideas
Abstract
- Using Media to Recruit, Develop and Support Resource Families
Pat Rhoads at AdoptUSKids and Tracy Serdjenian at NRCDR at AdoptUSKids
Abstract • Presentation
May 18, 2017
- Been There, Done That: Hiring Foster Care Alumni
Sara Blomeling DeRoo and Kimberly Offutt at Operation Forever Family
Abstract
- Customer Service Approach to Working with Potential Foster/Adoptive Families
Rachel Kinder and Carrie Dawson at Mission West Virginia
Abstract
Retention Track
  
May 17, 2017
- Exploring Life in Limbo
Chaucey Strong, Trainer and Consultant
Abstract
- Beyond Recruitment
Jill Marshall May at NRCDR AdoptUSKids and Mary Boo at AdoptUSKids
Abstract
- Rural Recruitment and Retention
Heather Simmons and Michelle Colburn at Lund
Abstract
May 18, 2017
- Moving to Permanency in Foster Care
Mark Lacava at Spence-Chapin
Abstract
- Partnering for Permanency: How public and Private Agencies can help waiting children
Beverly Clarke at The Barker Foundation and Brandi Hill at Prince George's County
Abstract
Post-Permanency Track
  
May 17, 2017
- Building an Adoption Aware Community
Teresa Hess at Families First Network
Abstract
- Making of a Man: Raising African American Youth in Foster Care
Brandi Hill and Lisa Robertson at Prince George's County Department of Social Services in Maryland
Abstract
- Integration of Child Welfare, Behavioral Health and Physical Health
Neiko Shea at Sunshine Health and Toby Pina at Cenpatico Behavioral Health
Abstract
- Challenges Associated with Engaging Adoptive Families in Preventative Services
Leslie Cohen and John Webb at Spaulding
Abstract
May 18, 2017
- TBRI Caregiver Training and Support
Jill Crewes and Amanda Purvis at The Adoption Exchange
Abstract
- Supporting Families who Adopt Older Youth
Heidi Raubenolt, Michelle Parra, and Amanda Dunham at Michigan Adoption Resource Exchange
Abstract
Impact Institutes
  
May 17, 2017
- Achieving Permanency for LGBTQ Youth Institute Part 1
Ellen Kahn at Human Rights Campaign
Abstract
- Child Welfare Leadership Institute
Deborah Burrus at Georgia Department of Human Resources and Lauren Arnold at The Adoption Exchange
Abstract
May 18, 2017
- Achieving Permanency for LGBTQ Youth Institute Part 2
- Interjurisdictional Institute
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