Text Box: Virginia Department of Social Services Family Strengthening & Fatherhood Initiative Second Annual Conference September 28 - 29, 2010 Richmond, VA  

 

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Text Box: SAVE-THE-DATE THEME Lift-off – Gaining Speed and Direction for Virginia’s Families   PURPOSE The two-day event will provide an opportunity for attendees to receive information on services, policies, and laws that affect a father’s involvement in the lives of their children and families.  Attendees will also learn best practices for working successfully with parents in a wide range of family situations and structures.   WORKSHOPS A Call-for-Presenters proposal review is in place this year to assist in planning the training workshops. Proposals are due by May 21, 2010.   TARGET AUDIENCE Staff and representatives from the following areas: fatherhood, healthy marriage, family violence, public and private child welfare, child support enforcement, community health, education, court services, workforce development, community-based organizations and the faith-based community.   FEATURED KEYNOTE SPEAKERS Vicki Turetsky, Commissioner of the National Office of Child Support Enforcement Paul McWhinney, Director of Family Services, VA Department of Social Services   REGISTRATION A fee might be assessed and will be confirmed when the online registration and hotel reservations open. Local and state government employees are exempt from paying registration. Scholarships might be offered on a limited basis, similar to last year. Only a limited number of staff will be able to attend from the same office and/or program.   HOTEL Holiday Inn Select 1021 Koger Center Boulevard Koger South Conference Center Richmond, VA 804.379.3800 Located at the intersection of 10800 Midlothian Turnpike and Koger Center Boulevard   For additional information, please contact: Curtis Smith of the Virginia Department of Social Services at: curtis.smith@dss.virginia.gov or 804.726.7062