Conference Schedule

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Conference Schedule

CONFERENCE PROGRAM
28th Annual
“Growing Pains 2015”
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“Growing Pains” is Endorsed as the official conference of the
National Independent Living Association (NILA)
National Independent Living Conference
September 1-4, 2015 - Orlando, Florida
Exploring Best Practices and Innovations in Independent Living
Growing Pains 2015
President’s Message
I would personally like to
thank you for joining us in
Orlando, Florida for
‘Growing Pains 2015’
National Independent Living Conference
National Independent Living
Conference for youth and
adults.
Over the course of the conference, you will
learn about exciting program developments and
share practice information with others in the
field of social services. You will 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.
Growing Pains 2015 has something to offer
everyone. Whether you are an independent
living specialist, foster care professional,
residential counselor, social services
administrator, program manager, agency
director, or most importantly a young adult,
you’ll experience insightful presentations from
nationally recognized and respected trainers,
get connected with peers and participate in
meaningful open forums.
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2...........Hotel Information
3...........CEU/Certificate Information
3...........Schedule at a Glance
4...........Keynote Speakers
5...........Pre-Conference Institutes
6-18 .....Conference Schedule
19.........Advertisements
20-22 ...Conference Faculty
22-23 ...Meeting Space Map
24.........Exhibitor and Resource Fair
Conference Hotel
Rosen Centre Hotel
9840 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819
(800) 204-7234
Discounted room rate of $89.00* is
guaranteed until Monday, August 10, 2015. Reference Daniel
Memorial Institute Conference when making reservations.
*Reservations must be secured for one night's room and tax at the time of
booking with either a credit card, cash or check payment. Five days prior to your
arrival, a one night's room and tax authorization will be processed on your
credit/debit card. Please be aware that an authorization on a debit card will
remove funds from your bank account at that time.
Parking: Overnight self park: WAIVED
Daily self parking fee: $13.00, Valet parking fee: $20.00
We hope the conference provides opportunities
for networking, instruction and advocacy that
will help you return home with new knowledge
and renewed enthusiasm.
Sincerely,
Jim
James D. Clark
President/CEO
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Conference Contact:
Stephanie Waugerman, Associate Director of Conferences
Daniel Memorial Institute
4203 Southpoint Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32216
conferences@danielkids.org
(904) 296-1055 x:1013
Schedule at a glance
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
(Concurrent Sessions)
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Registration/Information Booth Open
Pre-Conference Institutes (lunch on your own)
Welcome Dessert Reception
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
Exhibitor/Resource Fair Open
9:00 am - 10:15 am
Opening General Session
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Adult Workshops - Session A
Youth General Session
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Lunch (provided)
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
2:45 pm - 4:15 pm
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Session B Workshops
Session C Workshops
Dynamic Program: Set Free event
Thursday, September 3, 2015
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
9:00 am - 10:15 am
General Session II
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
12:45 pm - 1:15 pm
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
3:15 pm - 4:30pm
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
9:00 am - 10:30 am
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Adult, Mixed or Youth Workshops
Adult or Youth workshops are determined by the
appropriate topics applicable (not necessarily by age).
Adult workshops are geared to professionals working
with youth in independent living and foster care
programs whereas the youth workshops are geared to
those needing to develop the skills necessary to transition
into independent living. We also offer mixed workshops
appropriate for both adult and youth audiences.
Conference Attire
For adults: business casual. Youth: acceptable casual
wear is jeans, t-shirts, sundresses, appropriate shorts.
Shorts, skirts, dresses, or skorts, should be at least midthigh. Undergarments should not be visible. No droopy
pants or exposed midriffs.
Meals
Continental breakfast will be provided for attendees on
Wednesday and Thursday mornings. Selections will
include bagels, muffins, croissants, danish, breakfast
breads, coffee, tea and juice. Lunch will be provided on
Wednesday. The dance/party will include light
refreshments and snacks. Beverages will be available on
Tuesday and Friday mornings and brunch will be served
during the closing session on Friday. Special meal
Session D Workshops
requirements must be arranged with the conference coordinator
at least 24 hours prior to the meal function.
Lunch (On your own)
Evaluations
Bonus Session: Lunch ‘n Learn (ILS v10)
Session E Workshops
Bonus Session
Party/Dance
Refreshments Provided
Friday, September 4, 2015
8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Sessions will be held on Concourse Level of the Plaza
Building of the Sheraton. Each workshop description
includes the specific room location of that workshop.
Review the hotel floor map on pages 22-23 for meeting
space locations.
Session F Workshops
General Session III
Brunch Served
To help us plan for future conferences, we ask you to
complete the evaluation form as you go through each day
(found in your conference packet) and return it to the
registration desk at the end of the conference. This
information is very helpful in planning future successful
events.
www.danielkids.org / 1-800-226-7612
7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Workshop Locations
Continuing Education Units
Daniel Memorial is approved for CEUs by the Florida
Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family
Therapy, Mental Health Counseling and Certified Master
Social Worker. Provider # 50-481, expires 03/31/17.
Individuals needing CEU filing will be assessed an
administrative fee of $15. It is your responsibility to contact
your local licensing/certification board directly to determine CE
eligibility and filing requirements in your state.
Certificate of Attendance
Complimentary Certificates of Attendance will be
available to all attendees at the Information Booth on
Friday, after the closing session.
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National Independent Living Conference - “Growing Pains 2015”
Keynote Speakers
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General Session I
Leading to Change, Charlotte, North Carolina
“Get ready to move, laugh, and learn! Leading To Change is a nationally recognized
training agency that has presented to over 160,000 audience members in the past 10
years! Eric Rowles (CEO) and Megan Mills (Training Associate) have toured across the
country building a rockstar nation of youth and adult change makers. Eric’s background
includes his 20+ years in alcohol and drug prevention/treatment, faculty at Rutgers
University, Central Ct State Univ, and the University of North Carolina, and was even a
professional DJ working with Drake, The Fugees, George Lopez, and The Notorious B.I.G. Megan is coming off her
2nd year of graduate work in education, and has interned for the past two summers with the Philadelphia Department of
Education.
Youth General Session
Montgomery County Job and Family Services Children Services Division Partners, Dayton, OH
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General Session II
Tracy Riley, LCSW, Jacksonville, Florida
Tracy Riley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a successful private practice in Jacksonville,
Florida, having obtained her Bachelor’s Degree from Auburn University and her Master’s Degree
from Florida State University. However, the journey that led up to today did not have a troublefree start. Born into a dysfunctional, blended family, Tracy was the youngest of 10 children. The
emotional abuse and neglect started immediately and the physical abuse began when she was nine
years old. Despite numerous reports made to authorities, and regardless of her teachers’ noticing
distinct behavior changes, it would be another 5 years before anything would be done to save this little girl. Today,
you’ll hear the inspirational story about a girl that broke free from abuse, neglect, and abandonment to begin making a
difference in the lives of others.
General Session III
Kevin Y. Brown, New York, New York
Kevin Y. Brown is a 17 year veteran of the California foster care system turned international
motivational speaker and author of the book "10 ways anyone can graduate college debt free".
Kevin motivates audiences across the world to use their "Brand Within" to maximize their potential
and resources in the subjects of Leadership, College finance and Diversity.
Kevin was that kid who straddled the fence, the kid that could go either way, in a positive or
negative direction. Foster kid, edgy, rebellious, smart, athletic, unreasonable and popular. Written
off by foster parents, adults and peers as someone who wouldn’t make it far until a series of
mentors and experiences helped him realize that he was the master of his fate and the captain of his soul. These special
adults looked beyond Kevin’s faults and showed him what it means to maximize his potential and have a sense of pride
to be more than the labels society put on him.
Pre-Conference Institutes
Registration Location: Registration Desk 2 (Lower level) / (See page 22 for map)
Lunch is from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm (on your own)
10:00am-3:00pm
P3 (Youth)
Location: Salon 14
Location: Salon 17
Independent Living from A to Z: Developing a
Comprehensive Transition System for Older
Youth
Spend a day with one of the highly respected veterans in the field
of independent living. Learn how to develop a continuum of
successful independent living services from pre-independent
living preparation for foster youth to a variety of living
arrangement options for teens going out on their own. Mark
Kroner has been passionately involved in the Independent and
Transitional Living fields for over 30 years as a 21 year program
director, life skills trainer, national advocate, researcher and
consultant. He has trained thousands of professionals nationwide
and will share his ideas on training, housing, funding, permanency
outcomes and getting the whole system involved. If you are
starting an independent living program or are looking for ways to
enhance your existing program, then this institute is for you.
Presented by: Mark Kroner
Take a Test Drive! Jump into the Real World!
Here’s your chance to see what you know and don’t know about
“navigating the waters” of the Real World. Does your education
match the job you want? Does your job match the lifestyle you
want? Can you afford the apartment you dreamed of? Will I be
able to afford a car? A cell phone? Internet? Should I consider a
roommate? How can I make my budget work and still have
money for a pizza? All youths in this workshop will have a
chance to test drive the Real World in this abbreviated version of
a simulated community event. Participants will experience
surprises, life events, and decision-making moments that will
make or break their budgets and may just change their minds
about their educational and career choices. Take a test drive and
see how the Real World looks to you… before it counts!
Presented by: Nancy Carter and Marcella Middleton
P2 (Adult)
Location: Salon 15
Burnout/Renewal & What to do When Your
Buttons Get Pushed
Caregiver burnout is rampant in professions where it seems that
no matter what we do, we can never get it done. Whether it our
children’s disturbing behaviors, our co¬workers/spouses (and their
disturbing behaviors) or the agency and state’s ever-shifting,
never-ending demands… it seems that someone always wants
more than we can give. This pragmatic and inspirational
workshop is about thoughtfully cultivating the internal resources
key to thriving (rather than just surviving) the ongoing chaos
inherent in the helping act. While the work can be exhausting,
more often than not, our own issues and countertransferences…
buttons… are the major stumbling blocks we’re actually up
against. It’s important to come clean with what’s activated within
us. In fact, there’s no way out of the reactive prison if we think
someone else put us in one. This workshop focuses on the core
reactivity inherent in most interpersonal conflicts, struggles and
dramas; the underlying shadow of our own unresolved dilemmas.
Presented by: Jeff Cotton
KEY TO WORKSHOP
NUMBERING:
P:
The letter indicates the session (P = Pre-conference, A = A
sessions, B = B sessions, etc),
sequential session number
3:
The number represents the
(Audience)
The parenthesis
indicates the intended audience (Adult, Mixed or Youth)
7:00pm-8:00pm
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
P1 (Adult)
All Attendees Welcome
Location: Signature Meeting Room
See map on page 23 for location map
Welcome Dessert
Reception
Join other conference attendees to
reacquaint with old friends and make new
ones during this great
networking opportunity.
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Conference Schedule
A2 (Adult)
7:30am-4:00pm
Location: Plaza Court 1
Location: Registration Desk 2
Exhibit Area Open
Location: Executive Ballroom Prefunction
9:00am-10:15am
Strategies for more positive outcomes for older
foster youth
Focus is towards foster parents and professionals to consider the
effects of trauma, lack of attachment and poor environment have
on placement of older youth in foster homes. This workshop
includes strategies of how to form meaningful connections with
youth to prevent disruptions and avoid stereotyping of older
youth in foster care. Presented by: Ebone Watkins, Nolan
Goodman and Synethia Davis
Wednesday,September 2, 2015
Location: Executive Ballroom
Opening General Session by
Leading to Change
Hope, Fear, & The Secret Life Of Bees:
It Only Takes One To Make An Impact
It only takes one - to launch a wave of learning, to open a door
and a mind, to create a lifetime impact. Don’t miss this fastpaced powerful and media-filled keynote presentation through
the lyrical and inspirational storytelling of our friends at Leading
To Change. We’ve brought back this nationally recognized
training agency by high demand - and you’ll see why. Get
ready to laugh, move, think, and PLAY! This is no ordinary
keynote, this is Leading To Change!
Location: Governor's Square 14
Housing Options for Independent/Transitional
Living Programs
A 30 year IL veteran will share his experiences and research on
housing for youth aging out of foster care. Learn about various
housing options, funding sources, common problems,
supervision risk-management, dealing with landlords, measuring
outcomes and more. Come with any and all questions about how
to develop housing for older youth in your community.
KEY TO WORKSHOP
NUMBERING:
The letter indicates the session (P = Pre-conference, A =
the sequential session number
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3:
The number represents
(Audience)
What Works for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care
About 23,000 young people exit foster care each year because
they “age out” of the system upon reaching adulthood, often at
the age of 18. The transition to adulthood can be particularly
difficult for these youth, as they may have few resources and
little or no state or family support. Not surprisingly, these youth
have, on average, poor outcomes in adulthood across a number
of domains, relative to their peers. This workshop will highlight
the results of the Youth Villages YVLifeSet randomized
controlled trial and how the study results demonstrate what
works for youth aging out of foster care. Presented by: Mary
Lee
A1 (Adult)
A sessions, B = B sessions, etc),
A4 (Adult)
10:30am-12:00pm
P:
A3 (Adult)
The parenthesis
indicates the intended audience (Adult, Mixed or Youth)
See page 3 for more information on workshop categories.
Skillful Engagement with Crises
This training focuses on how to internally anchor yourself in
non-crisis so that we approach those in fear without adding our
own chaos to theirs. It demonstrates the overt power dynamics
and the underlying clinical issues being acted-out by parents and
professionals, as well as the children. This training helps use
crises as “teachable moments” designed to strengthen the bond
to children with fragile attachments. Presented by: Jeff Cotton
A5 (Adult)
Compassion Fatigue: The Cost of Caring
Did anyone tell you how difficult this work would be? Did they
tell you it would change you? This workshop explores how
working in this field impacts you-both at work and at home. In
addition, it offers opportunities to discover how your world view
has changed and how you can combat the long term impacts.
Participants will leave feeling validated and reengaged in the
work. Presented by: Elena Aldridge
Conference Schedule
A9 (Adult)
Failing to Plan is Planning to Fail: Guardian
Advocates and other options for disabled youth
in adulthood
This workshop will provide case managers, caregivers, and legal
professionals with an overview of: The process of establishing a
Guardian Advocate for a disabled person, distinguishing
characteristics of a Guardian Advocate from a Guardianship,
planning for and accessing APD services, and Master Trust and
Social Security considerations. Presented by: Alicia Guerra,
Matthew Trail, Bethanie Barber and Ericka Garcia
Aging Out with Developmental Disabilities: How
to Plan for our Young Adults
This workshop will address questions regarding 1) placement, 2)
services, 3) normalcy, and 4) financial support for young adults
aging out of the foster care system with developmental
disabilities. It is intended as an overview for service providers,
attorneys, case managers, foster parents, Guardian ad Litem
volunteers, mentors, and all other adults who are committed to
making sure this vulnerable population has a safety net post 18
years old. Presented by: Katie Cruickshank and Jennifer Layton
A7 (Adult)
A10 (Youth General Session)
Location: Grand Ballroom D
Application of Wraparound to stabilize the
placements of youth in foster care
The Placement Partnership Program (PPP) focuses on those
youth involved in the dependency system who are experiencing
behavioral and/or emotional difficulties which may or already
have lead to placement disruption. Foster parents and group
homes are encouraged to use this service prior to giving a 30 day
notice for the removal of a child from their home. Additionally,
this service is utilized to support a new foster home placement or
foster children coming out of psychiatric hospitals, residential
treatment centers or detention. The team works with the CBC
placement unit to coordinate and prioritize referrals.
This presentation will demonstrate how multi system
collaboration and high fidelity Wraparound are utilized to
stabilize the placements of youth and young adults in foster care.
Presented by: Shari Thomas
Let's Make It Real!
In life you can make a deal or make it real. Join these veteran
trainers as you explore the game of life-make good choices and
decide which door leads to your future. Is it door #1, Is it door
#2, or Is it door #3. So make a deal and keep it real. Presented
by: Stacia Burlingame, Doris
Edelmann and Taneah
Matthews
A8 (Adult)
Lunch Provided
Please enjoy this time to relax, network with other attendees and
share your ideas and successes with your colleagues.
Leadership 101: How to be a Successful, Goal
Oriented, and Strong Leader through Positive
Leadership
Strong, Positive Leadership is essential to the success of an
agency or a program. This workshop will explore the dos and
don’ts of leadership, communication and give participants the
tools to empower their staff and build a strong cohesive team.
Participants will also gain an understanding of how poor
leadership can destroy employee morale and can foster a “cut
throat” environment that negatively impacts the clients and the
agency. Presented by: Terri Hipps and Yvonne Woltner
12:00pm-1:00pm
A6 (Adult)
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Conference Schedule
1:00pm-2:30pm
B1 (Adult)
Is IL Really Working? I sure am!
Are you an agency executive or program director? This openforum, roundtable discussion will be a forum for those in the
field to share thoughts and ideas on the challenges and successes
of independent living programs. Join in to learn about other
approaches as well as to share your own. Facilitated by one of
NILA’s Founder’s Awardees, Mark Kroner. Presented by: Mark
Kroner
Bring on the Real World! (Part 1 of 2)
Simulation activities help youths apply their skills to practice
before it counts in the adult world. These activities are
developmentally appropriate, engaging, and can be the “single
most effective” experience to help prepare young people with
issues they will face in the real world. Join Nancy for an indepth look at how to create a Real World Simulation Event,
customize it to your target population and community, and
discuss the impact (via retrospective data) simulation activities
have on IL outcomes. Presented by: Nancy Carter
B2 (Adult)
B6 (Adult)
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B5 (Adult)
Teenage Development and the Impact of Foster
Care
The teenage years are a time in which young people experience
tremendous growth and development as they make the transition
from childhood to adulthood. During adolescence several key
developmental tasks occur including identity formation,
significant brain growth, and the acquisition of adult life skills as
they move towards independence. Most teenagers in the child
welfare system have had experiences of trauma which can derail
their development. Additionally, foster care adds complexity to
adolescent development and can cause increased stress for foster
care professionals and teenagers alike. This workshop will help
professionals gain insight and tools to address the impact of
trauma and the stressors related to youth in foster care.
Presented by: Chaney Stokes and Julie Hansford
B4 (Adult)
Successful Strategies for Understanding and
Working with Adolescents
Through the use of humor and a fresh look at adolescents, we
will explore this challenging stage of development and
rediscover why we chose to work with youths in the first place.
We will examine the developmental tasks and characteristics of
adolescents with special attention paid to the behaviors that fall
within and outside of “normal” adolescence. Adult attitudes
towards youth will be examined, as well as the impact that these
attitudes and beliefs have on our ability to work successfully
with this population. This seminar will enhance your
understanding of the concepts of Positive Youth Development
and Asset Development and explore how to integrate these
philosophies into your work. Presented by: Kathi Crowe
Tools for Building the Financial Capability of
Youth (Part 1 of 2)
Building financial knowledge, skills, and access to financial
resources are critical to youth achieving steady employment,
stable housing, good health, and other key components of
independent living. Organizations can help youth move towards
financial security by integrating financial capability services,
such as financial coaching and credit building, into their existing
services. This session will discuss a new guide, Building
Financial Capacity, which walks organizations step-by-step
through integrating financial services into their programs. In
addition, the session will introduce a toolkit and tip sheets on
financial capability for young people. Presented by: Kate Griffin
and Cynthia Peterson
B7 (Mixed)
Practical Matters - A Reality Fair How-To (Part
1 of 2)
Have you had your reality check? Join us and take a trip into the
real adult world and find out what life is really all about. In this
workshop you will experience real life with your assigned career
and family. Make decisions for housing, transportation, food, etc.
with your monthly budget. Can you make it work all for one
month? Afterwards find out how to host a similar event of your
own for your youth by discussing how-to’s and not-to’s from the
STEP-Masters. Presented by: Brandi Roney, Jershaun Roberts
and Gistand Minor
Conference Schedule
B8 (Mixed)
B11 (Youth)
Building strong partnerships to prepare youth
for college
Education is the lifeline for youth in foster care. Education has
the potential to markedly improve their life chances and their
ability to contribute to society as productive adults. This panel
presentation will review a promising program model in Alabama
that provides youth a six-week summer academy experience on a
college campus. The National Social Work Enrichment Program
(NSEP) and Alabama DHR have partnered since 2010 to offer
this exciting opportunity to Alabama’s older foster youth.
Presented by: Dr. M. Sebrena Jackson and Kanoschu Campbell
Hoopty 101
This workshop will assist you in knowing the ins and outs of
keeping your ‘whip’ on the road. There are a few keys to
keeping your car healthy and in good working condition. Attend
this workshop for an opportunity to learn some car care basics.
Presented by: Tim Decker
Growing Out of Foster Care: Youth perspective
on preparing for life after the system
Come hear a youth's perspective on coming of age in the foster
care system and how the resources of C2i continues to assist
them on this journey. The panel will consist of voices from
youth who are currently in care and youth who have aged out of
the system with support from C2i. Facilitators will share the
work of C2i who's mission is to provide unique programming
and advocacy for foster care youth to promote a successful and
healthy transition to adulthood through a healthy mind, body,
and soul philosophy. Come learn how these youth have
surpassed national statistics: 98% graduate or get their GED,
60% go on to post secondary, and 93% are stably housed.
Presented by: Jessica Rogers, Michelle May, Talicia Jackson,
June Barker, Deometrice Flowers, Sierra Warren, and Brandon
Nahl
B10 (Youth)
Playing With Fire: Conflict, Communication,
and Your TRUE COLORS of Leadership!
What is YOUR communication style? Task-focused? Conceptual
and strategic? Do you focus on the relations around you? Or are
you often the “life” of the party? There is a direct connection to
your own TRUE COLORS of leadership and how you interact
with those around you. Do not miss this FUN, FAST,
HUMOROUS, and absolutely illuminating presentation that will
leave you with TOOLS and STRATEGIES to work and live
better with others around you! Presented by: Leading to Change
Connecting the Dots: What You Gonna Do When
You Age Out?
What you gonna do? If you want suggestions on how to prepare
to age out of the system BEFORE you turn 18 or 21, you want
to come to this workshop! It is a fun way for you to gain
knowledge and understanding about essential tools such as life
skills, networking, importance of connections, healthy
relationships, communication and decision making. The most
important piece is the real life stories from a former foster youth
that assist in showing real life experiences and situations that
you are going through today! Guaranteed fun! Presented by:
Ebone Watkins, Nolan Goodman and Synethia Davis
B13 (Youth)
Foster Care 411
Think you know foster care? Think again! This workshop takes
on the form of a game show, engaging participants in lively
discussion about how foster care works. Questions range from
the wacky to the serious, and participants have an opportunity to
develop their own questions to build on to the Foster Care 411
Challenge. While the FosterClub All-Stars may not have answers
to the questions, young people will learn through their role
modeling that it’s okay to ask questions and that it pays off to
become more involved in their case plan, to ask questions to
gain information, and that everyone can benefit from better selfadvocacy skills. Presented by: FosterClub All-Stars
B9 (Mixed)
B12 (Youth)
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Conference Schedule
2:45pm-4:15pm
C1 (Adult)
PATH: A Holistic, Community-Based and
Integrated Approach to Successful Delivery of
Independent Living Services
PATH is an evidence-based IL service delivery model that builds
on an agency’s successful practices. PATH identifies what the
agency does not yet have in place or what is not working well
and offers solutions and strategies to integrate new services with
existing, successful practices. PATH focuses on holistic,
integrated service delivery across these domains: Well-Being,
Housing, Employment, Education, Personal & Community
Connections, and Asset Building. The presenters demonstrate –
using recent agency examples – how to build on agency
strengths and integrate proven services from elsewhere in the
US. Presented by: Chris Downs and Kippi Clausen
How to Speak with Children About Difficult
Things
Learning to talk with children about the profound issues
affecting their lives demands a high level of skill and empathy
on the part of parents and professionals. Many of our children
are confused and well-defended, pushing away all attempts to
help. This training is designed to give participants not only a
deeper understanding of resistance, but a way to thoughtfully
meet and melt through it while approaching difficult subjects.
Presented by: Jeff Cotton
C5 (Adult)
Bring on the Real World! (Part 2 of 2)
Continuation of session B5
C2 (Adult)
C6 Adult)
Champion-building 101
This conference presents a cutting-edge approach to working
with at-risk homeless youth. Attendees will learn principles of
Restorative Identity Development, a model that employs an
intensive one-to-one coaching framework to help empower
youth to fulfill their highest potential. The model focuses on
restoring internal core strengths among youth negatively
impacted by abuse and other childhood trauma, homelessness,
and parental absence. Presented in an interactive format by the
developer of the model and youth who have successfully
completed the program, this workshop will inspire attendees help
youth champion their future. Presented by: Shawn Zanders and
Davin DeGrate
C3 (Adult)
Building Youth Parachutes
Work with or foster someone unprepared to live independently,
but likely to age out or move out? You need this workshop! Your
youth doesn’t have a safety net? Build a parachute instead! Get
practical tips, examples, and strategies, not theories, on Cooking,
Budgeting, Jobs, and the Nitty-Gritties of transitioning to
independence. Handouts and resource lists will extend this
workshop’s benefits far beyond its 90 minutes. End with
lightning round of tips from topics in youth-focused version of
workshop and (hopefully) Q & As. Targeted to adults but open to
all. Presented by: Gail Underwood Parker, Mariah Higley, Eric
Higley and Shawn Hall
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C4 (Adult)
Tools for Building the Financial Capability of
Youth (Part 2 of 2)
C7 (Mixed)
Practical Matters - A Reality Fair How-To (Part
2 of 2)
C8 (Mixed)
Promoting Wellbeing through Utilizing Youth
Advocates
We know our work is easier and we see better outcomes when
foster youth are fully engaged in their own planning and goal
setting. And yet, how often do we find ourselves spending
countless hours addressing and overcoming resistance? Utilizing
the experience of our staff and youth advocates, this workshop
will teach you some of the most effective techniques for
engaging foster youth, connecting to community resources and
promoting wellbeing. Presented by: Sue Evans, MaryFrame and
Melinda Avila
Conference Schedule
C9 (Mixed)
C12 (Youth)
Getting Young Lives on Track for a Positive
Future
Two mature and experienced practitioners from one of
Scotland’s oldest child and youth care charities will share the
lessons of their latest venture – an employment social enterprise
for at risk youth. Called The Experience, and operating as a
themed family entertainment centre it has an indoor electric Gokarting Arena, a 120 seat restaurant, large training kitchens, laser
experience, Slot car track and a host of leisure and learning
activities. Unique in Scotland, its design and operations owe
much to coast to coast study tours in the USA. Come along and
hear this remarkable story, probe and question the rationale, the
design, the social enterprise model and the operating model.
Discuss the benefits it holds for youth, the local community and
the wider economy. Presented by: Graham Bell and Lesley
Fuller
Building Self Esteem: Why do I still feel so bad
when I’m doing so well?
Are you doing well but still sometimes feel down on yourself?
This workshop explores the elements of self-esteem, where it
comes from and how we can build positive self-esteem. This is
an interactive workshop so come prepared to play and
participate. Presented by: Kathi Crowe
Disney College Club…..Where all your dreams
can come true
Learn how to become a part of the magic that is known
worldwide as you find out how to live, learn, and earn at Disney.
Discover new worlds in a life changing workshop that lets you
discover the magic of Disney as a student employee. It’s a small
world after all- but not in this workshop where we will talk
about our individual dreams and the opportunities that are
endless – so let the magic and dreams begin with Disney.
Presented by: Stacia Burlingame, Doris Edelmann and Taneah
Matthews
C11 (Youth)
Rising Above Broken Pieces
Many young adults find themselves puzzled over how to piece
together the life skills they have attained while in care. Cathy
has guided several youth in identifying the critical pieces needed
to make the transition from youth in care to successful
adulthood. She will share her experiences and provide youth
with tools for developing financial security, maintaining
employment and enhancing critical life skills. Presented by:
Cathy Turner
Speak up & Speak out
Your voice is authentically yours and YOU have something to
say. But what is it? How do you get your message across?
Beyond FaceBook, Instagram, Twitter, and Vine—How do you
DEFINE who you are? This workshop combines the power of
improvisational theater concepts, advocacy, public speaking,
spoken word poetry and creativity to help YOU to discover your
unique creative gifts and use your gifts for good to compel you
toward your highest potential. Presented by: Crystal Williams
4:30pm-6:00pm
Location: Plaza Registration Desk
Assembly (Mixed)
Set Free Dynamic program
Location: Grand Ballroom D
Vulnerable teens are the primary targets for human traffickers.
They use manipulative tactics to lure their victims. To combat
this, the Set Free event utilizes live music, dance, video, and
speaking to teach teens about the dangers of human trafficking in
order to prevent this crime from taking place. Throughout the
event, the audience will learn about human dignity, self-respect,
online safety, and how they can be a part of the solution to this
problem. Facilitated by Blair Pippin
C10 (Youth)
C13 (Youth)
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Conference Schedule
Conference Resumes
8:00am-3:00pm
Exhibit Area Open
9:00am-10:15am
General Session by Tracy
Riley, LCSW
Beaten, but not broken: The journey to
becoming a blessing
Tracy Riley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a
successful private practice in Jacksonville, Florida, having
obtained her Bachelor’s Degree from Auburn University and her
Master’s Degree from Florida State University. However, the
journey that led up to today did not have a trouble-free start.
Born into a dysfunctional, blended family, Tracy was the
youngest of 10 children. The emotional abuse and neglect
started immediately and the physical abuse began when she was
nine years old. Despite numerous reports made to authorities,
and regardless of her teachers’ noticing distinct behavior
changes, it would be another 5 years before anything would be
done to save this little girl. Today, you’ll hear the inspirational
story about a girl that broke free from abuse, neglect, and
abandonment to begin making a difference in the lives of others.
10:30am-12:00pm
D1 (Adult)
Working with Transition-aged Youth with
Mental Health Issues
This workshop will describe effective ways that communities
can provide seamless housing and case-management for youth in
transition with serious mental health issues. Topics will include,
creating a system of care, dealing with specific diagnoses,
choosing the best housing options, staff training needs and
building a bridge between the adolescent and adult systems.
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D2 (Adult)
Healing a Foster Care Child's Broken Heart
Grief is a natural response to loss. Many times, in order for a
child to be safe from neglect, abuse and abandonment, foster
care is the answer. And there is a prevailing attitude that
children should be happier in foster care than in their previous
living situation. However, when you remove a child from all
that they know and place them in an unfamiliar environment, it’s
only natural for them to grieve the loss of their family, friends,
siblings, pets, and everything else in which they were familiar.
Presented by: Tracy Riley
D3 (Adult)
The real reason people become homeless
Workshop will review information and provide discussion
around everyone's experience with youth who have aged out of
care to "Independent Living" and review the real statistics. We
will explore the reasons people become homeless and open
people’s minds about recommitting to the supports that they
have and help find older youth in care families, through their
relationships. Presented by: Katherine Rando, Sharif Griggs and
Brieanna Hayes
D4 (Adult)
Ten Habits of Highly Successful Parents &
Professionals
This workshop will illuminate “Ten Habits of Highly Successful
Parents and Professionals.” These habits are effective in not only
forming healing connections with children, but in simultaneously
taking better care of themselves, as well. The workshop is a
wide-ranging smorgasbord of pertinent philosophies and
therapeutic strategies with an emphasis on critical
communication skills and self-awareness. It’s designed to be
instantly practical in renewing the spirit of parents and
professionals as they face the challenges of better serving their
children. Facilitated by: Jeff Cotton
D5 (Adult)
Improving IL Outcomes Using Collaboration and
Collective Impact
By understanding the basic structural format of an IL program,
participants will learn to use collaboration and collective impact
strategies to sustain program continuity, expand services, and
ultimately improve outcomes. Presenter will provide concrete
examples of how to apply these principles to a variety of IL
programming and services including youth advocacy groups.
Presented by: Nancy Carter
Conference Schedule
D6 (Mixed)
For Profit Colleges: What to Know Before You
Enroll
Recent years have seen an explosion in the number of private
for-profit postsecondary colleges, many of these colleges are
very expensive and often target non-traditional students and
students who may have struggled in high school. This
presentation will detail the issues that have been arising with
private for-profit colleges. Panelists will help students better
understand the programs for which they are enrolling, financial
aid implications, and cost. Panelists will also touch on how
students can access and utilize laws in place to protect them.
Presented by: Melanie Delgado and Christina Riehl
How Pop Culture Effects Traumatized Youth:
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Emotional triggers are everywhere for the child who has
experienced trauma. This workshop will point out the negative
aspects of pop culture as well as the positives. The participant
will experience samples of those possible triggers and learn
ways to cope or avoid that which we cannot control in everyday
life. Presented by: Roxanne Thompson
D8 (Mixed)
Circles of Sexuality: Genderbread
Educate foster youth on the complexities of identity and selfêexpression through this fun and thought-êprovoking workshop.
Youth are encouraged to explore what they know about sexuality
and self expression through guided peer dialogue and
informative activities. Youth who complete this workshop will
have not only a better sense of self but also the tools to
communicate and self advocate for their needs within the foster
care system. Presented by: FosterClub All-Stars
D9 (Mixed)
A Call to Action: Reducing the Risk of
Homelessness and Eliminating Barriers for
College Success among Foster
Care Youths
Every year, nearly 20,000 young adults “age
out” or leave the foster care system without a
permanent family and with low levels of
educational attainment. Many of these youths
are at high risks of homelessness,
unemployment, and incarceration. This
presentation will highlight the housing and
educational crisis of foster care youths, discuss
D10 (Youth)
10 Habits of highly successful foster care
youth
In this interactive workshop, Kevin shares real life stories of
successful foster care youth and the habits that have helped them
reach the pinnacles of their successes. From the ages of legends
such as Coco Chanel, Nelson Mandela all the way up to current
day phenomenon’s like rapper Pittbull and Jamie Foxx.
Presented by: Kevin Y. Brown
D11 (Youth)
Youth/Adult Partnerships...Beyond Youth
Advisory Boards
Have you ever been invited to participate on Committees or
Boards with adults and then felt out of place or that your input
wasn't really wanted? This workshop will examine some of the
motivations for adults to include youth and how you can seize
the opportunity to get your voice heard. We need to move adults
from tokenism to real inclusion and this workshop can help you
find out how. Presented by: Kathi Crowe
D12 (Youth)
Unlocking Your Potential
The most import element of having a positive future is
developing the resilience to resist being defined by the past.
Everyone has the potential to live a productive life. We are not
defined by foster care or the issues of people in the past.
Everyone can successfully define themselves for their self; and
unlock their hidden potential. This lesson is even more important
for current and former foster children to understand, because of
the challenges that have complicated their life. The workshop,
led by a foster care alum, will open an honest dialogue about
past abuse, and offer practical tools that can be used to push into
the life that all children and adults deserve. Presented by: Gina
Surgeon
Thursday, August 28, 2015
D7 (Mixed)
evidence-based programs developed to increase success in
college and vocational programs, and strategies to create more
positive outcomes for foster care youths and young adults who
age out of the foster care system. Presented by: Dana Hunter,
Ph.D.
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Conference Schedule
D13 (Youth)
12:30pm-1:15pm
Thursday, September 3 2015
If You Don't Have a Safety Net.... Build a
Parachute!
Buckle in for a fast-paced information session on building
independent living skills to support successful transition for
youth aging out or moving out. Youth will participate in sample
assessments, get handouts, and learn next step activities for five
specific areas of concern: A Place to Live, Job and Recreation
Preferences, Support Networks, Self-Advocacy, and Relationship
Evaluations. Workshop will end with a lightning round of quick
tips and tricks pulled from areas covered in the adult-focused
version of this workshop. Targeted to youth but open to all.
Presented by: Gail Underwood Parker, Mariah Higley, Eric
Higley and Shawn Hall
Lunch ‘n Learn
LOCATION: Plaza Court 5
Introduction to ILS v.10
Bring your lunch to enjoy as you learn about this
amazing program! The Independent Living Skills system
(ILS) is a 16-category assessment designed for individuals 14
years and older. The system begins with the administration of
the life skills assessment and identifies the specific skills the
client needs to improve. The results allow you to assist them
with individualized transition plans. See what a difference
ILS can make for your agency! Presented by: Bob Rooks
1:30pm-3:00pm
12:00pm-1:30pm
Lunch
Bonus
Session!
E1 (Adult)
(on your own)
There are several restaurants inside the Rosen
Centre Hotel at varying price points. Additionally,
there are numerous dining options and eateries
right outside of the hotel on I-Drive. Grab a friend
and break bread together. (See back cover for
transportation option)
Need Some Dining Options Nearby?
Pointe Orlando has many dining options such as: Adobe Gila’s;
B.B. King’s Blues Club; Ben & Jerry’s Homemade Ice Cream;
Copper Canyon Grill; Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar; Johnny
Rockets; Maggiano’s Little Italy; Marlow’s Tavern; Pizzeria
Valdiano; Taverna Opa; The Capital Grille; The Oceanaire
Seafood Room; The Pub; Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar.
Introduction to ILS Certification
Daniel Memorial Institute is proud to launch the nation's first online Independent Living Specialist Certification! This workshop
will present an overview of the on-line course content and
samples of each of the 12-module courses. Some of the areas of
curriculum focus are Education & Employment, Health, Special
Needs Youth, Mental Health and Housing in the Transition
Process. The certification will give new and seasoned IL
professionals a comprehensive look at the history, legislation,
concepts, program components and operational issues that make
up this challenging field. Kathi Crowe and Mark Kroner, the
developers of the course each have over 32 years in the Child
Welfare and Independent Living fields and have been involved at
the local, state and national levels since the field began in 1986.
Attend this session to be one of the first in the field to learn of
this new certification credential. Presented by: Kathi Crowe and
Mark Kroner
E2 (Adult)
Preventing Burn-Out, Igniting Passion!
Feeling unappreciated? Sick & tired of being sick & tired? Too
much paperwork? Join us for a hilarious, interactive &
enlightening workshop to rejuvenate your passion & discover
your purpose! Presented by: Tina Levene
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Conference Schedule
E6 (Mixed)
Parenting Foster/Adopted Adolescents: What
Makes Them Tick
Adolescents are a mystery to many parents. This interactive class
will explore what makes them tick and strategies for making the
life of the adolescent and their parents more manageable. The
workshop will also look at developmental theory, what to do
when your child starts to ask about the birth family, and parenting
styles. Presented by: Roxanne Thompson
It takes a Community
In the past 5-7 years Boulder County has increased services
offered to youth age 18-21 to increase success rates for youth
emancipating from custody as well as the homeless and runaway
youth population. During this time, housing programs have
increased to serve the eligible youth; programs have been
expanded to house non-Chafee eligible youth; and community
partners have increased awareness and ability to provide supports
for the Transition Age Youth (TAY) population. The TAY youth
have created other supports and networks in the community and
increased Boulder County's ability to resource the TAY
population with food assistance, extended Medicaid coverage,
Independent Living Skills and advocacy during real life
challenges, academic resources, community budgeting and
cooking classes, Workforce supports for career goals, and
increased Mental Health access specific to the TAY population.
All areas combined together have created a safety net for youth
learning how to be independent in the community. The increase
in services provided has strengthened the community's resources,
awareness and involvement in the youth growth. Presented by:
Nicole Kuzma and Jessica Hebeler
E4 (Adult)
Eye-opening LGBTQI youth training
While things ARE better, LGBTQI kids still a have a 30%
suicide-attempt rate and 50% transgender suicide-attempt rate,
25% of kids are still kicked out of their homes, 40% of the
homeless population are LGBTQI people. While heterosexual
teens are most concerned with good grades, good career, financial
stability, LGBTQI kids are concerned with not being kicked out
of their families, bullied at school and not being out-ed. This eyeopening training is designed to increase participants’
understanding and deepen their therapeutic abilities of this largely
misunderstood and diverse population. Presented by: Jeff Cotton
E5 (Adult)
Best Practice in providing a continuum of
services for Transition Age Youth
While transitioning to adulthood, young adults experience
dramatic changes across all developmental areas. These changes
can be especially difficult for youth with emotional and
behavioral health disorders, exposure to trauma, and involvement
in foster care or juvenile justice systems. Providing the needed
services to assist young adults in successful transitions is a
complex task. In this workshop, program staff and a young adult
who benefited from these services will address best practices and
governmental partnerships for working with transition age youth
and implementing organizational strategies to optimally meet
their needs. Presented by: Erin Bednarczyk
E7 (Mixed)
Family Is Your Right
We will define family and share current ways that we have found
youth families and show that family is possible for everyone. You
are never too old for family. Participants should know that they
deserve family. Presented by: Anni Keane
E8 (Mixed)
Beyond the Match: Giving Structure to
Mentoring Older Foster Youth
Take a look at a newly developed mentoring program for foster
youth ages 17-23 and how it’s been implemented throughout
Central Florida. The LIFEGUIDES mentoring program,
developed by the Foundation for Foster Children is for those who
are in out-of-home foster care, extended foster care or those
living independently and receiving Postsecondary Education
Services and Support (PESS). All youth are matched with a
supportive community volunteer to help them learn life skills,
continue their education and transition into adulthood and
independence. Presented by: Andrea Davis and Maria Petrakos
E3 (Adult)
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Conference Schedule
E9 (Mixed)
E13 (Youth)
NEYC Young Leaders and Supportive Adults
Unveil Definition of Normalcy for Youth in
Foster Care
How the New England Youth Coalition (NEYC) created a
definition of Normalcy for youth in Foster Care in New England.
What is it? Who is it for? What does it cover? Through
interactive discussion and activities facilitated by young leaders,
participants will learn about the concept, development, and
partnerships needed to create this definition. Participants will
leave this workshop with resources for creating a Normalcy
definition in their home state or region. Presented by: Grace
Hilliard-Koshinsky
Staying in the Lines
Where do we learn about healthy relationships? For most people,
the first place they were able to observe positive relationship
role modeling was their parents. For many youth in care though,
this is a reality that may be tainted with experiences of abuse
and neglect. This workshop is designed to help youth begin
thinking about where their pre-conceived notions of relationships
come from and what they themselves value in a potential
romantic partner. Presented by: FosterClub All-Stars
E10 (Youth)
Friendly Feud!
LOCATION: Salon TBD
"Why Not Me" How to apply for that first job or
promotion
This course is designed to help that first time employee obtain a
job or apply for a promotion. Course covers From filling out the
application how to answer the tough questions to properly
closing and follow up. Presented by: Joseph Coleman
Bonus
Session!
Have you ever wanted to play Family Feud? This is
your chance to experience a game format while learning
independent living skills ...
Presented by: FosterClub All-Stars
E11 (Youth)
Getting “Social” Right… Before It Gets You!
Using social media has helped lots of people get connected to
jobs, schools, social causes, and meet like-minded individuals.
But the dangers of social media are seen all over. As you get
older, using social media can have a long lasting impact: getting
(and loosing jobs), getting into (and expelled from) school,
creating (and damaging) relationships, and even getting arrested.
This workshop will look at ways to use social media to help you
get ahead and what to avoid, including what platforms are best
for your goals. Presented by: Marcella Middleton
E12 (Youth)
Relationship Ninja
This physically engaging workshop helps youth understand and
establish boundaries with their peers in romantic relationships.
Peer facilitators guide youth through a discussion on how foster
care may have affected their ability to create adult relationships
and what strengths they have in building a positive future for
themselves. Presented by: FosterClub All-Stars
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4:30pm-5:45pm
7:30pm-10:00pm
Location: Plaza Ballroom
Dance Night!
Open to all attendees
Join us for an evening filled with
today’s popular tunes. A DJ will spin
the top hits while we show our
moves on
the dance
floor!
Conference Schedule
Conference Resumes
8:30am-12:00pm
Information Booth Open
Exhibit Area Open
Location: TBD
9:00am-10:30am
F1 (Mixed)
The four hurdles of success
In life, hurdles are presented to us in all shapes and forms. How
you get over those hurdles will determine your success. The
following four hurdles are the crux to excel in all aspects of your
life to be a winner: The Hurdle of I can’t, The Hurdle of Failure,
The Hurdle of Handicaps and The Hurdle of Knowing Thy Self.
Presented by: Dr. Michael Fraser and Samantha Fraser
F4 (Mixed)
Relationships
Why are relationships important? This workshop discusses
what’s working and what’s not working and how to add what
works to any relationship. We define relationships and go over
why relationships are important and how individuals determine
what kind of relationship they want with people. Presented by:
Anni Keane
F5 (Mixed)
Chosen - Film Screening and Discussion
This workshop will be a film screening and discussion. This
Shared Hope International film series is designed to teach teens
the warning signs and indicators of trafficking through the true
stories of teenage girls who were tricked by traffickers. Brianna,
Lacy and Maria discuss how modern American pimps and gangs
are luring youth into the commercial sex industry and how teens
can protect themselves and others from being chosen. Presented
by: Erin Wirsing and Casi Knowles
The Pact
FosterClub’s Permanency Pact is a tool that can bridge the gap
between a youth understanding permanency and attaining
permanency. In this workshop youth will learn that permanency
comes in many different shapes and sizes, and that different
people can provide different types of permanency. By learning to
utilize the permanency pact youth will also feel more confident
as they identify supportive people and then ask those people to
be a permanent part of their lives. Presented by: FosterClub AllStars
F2 (Mixed)
F6 (Mixed)
It's All About Relationships
This presentation is about communication, respect and trust
between the youth and the staff they work with on a daily basis.
Youth will help staff yo understand some of the struggles and
frustrations they have when working with certain youth and they
can overcome some of the struggles they face when they come
to the work everyday. Most important staff will be reminded that
this is there job, but for the youth these are the lives they have to
live day in and day out. Staff will be reminded why they come to
work everyday and why they decided to make working with
youth their career. The youth presenting this will share their
experiences and their ideas for making the child welfare system
better and more productive for the youth they serve all over.
Presented by: Howard Wingard, Julia Leftwich, Jesse Potter
and Jasmine Houseman
Friday,September 4, 2015
For those attendees that will be checking-out of the hotel on
Friday, and leaving after the Closing Session, we will provide
a luggage storage area beginning at 8:30am.
All luggage will need to be retrieved by 12:30pm. Any items
remaining after that time will be relocated to the hotel lost and
found area.
F3 (Mixed)
Childhood abuse and the Effects
The effects of abuse can be so damaging to a child that it can
cause many health issues: altering stress responsivity,
neurobiological and psychological development and altering
adult behavior patterns. These individuals experience a greatly
increased risk of mood, anxiety and personality disorders
throughout adult life. This training will focus on understanding
the results of child abuse with detailed information regarding
PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) , DID (Dissociative
Identity Disorder) ,depression, eating disorders, etc. At the end
of this course, attendees will have an understanding of the
effects of abuse, coping skills, what TIR
is, and finding support in their
community. Presented by: Cole B and
Johnny B
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Conference Schedule
F7 (Mixed)
FLIP IT: How To Use Hip-Hop To Improve Your
Self-Worth & Net-Worth
FLIP IT is a transformative session that engages youth and youth
professionals. The principles shared in this session will provide
empowerment, motivation, and challenge everyone to go to the
next level. Presented by: Tony Baker
F8 (Adult)
Friday, September 4, 2015
Mobilizing Community to Support Youth
Engagement
Young people need to know that they have a voice. They also
need opportunities and preparation that will help them transition
towards interdependence. The goal of this session is to discuss
the unique opportunities to utilize authentic youth engagement to
connect young people to their futures. Presented by: Crystal
Williams
Free Things to Do in Orlando
Stroll along Disney's BoardWalk, a re-creation of a 1930sstyle Atlantic coastal village. The quarter-mile promenade
alongside Crescent Lake is known for its nightclubs and
entertainment hot spots, but all visitors can enjoy the many
street musicians, magicians, and performers for free.
Walk the streets of the picture-perfect town of Celebration.
The community, conceived by Disney, is a blend of historicthemed architecture and modern technology.
Stroll the streets of Downtown Disney Marketplace for an
array of boutiques and eateries for every budget. Watch
glassblowers at Arribas Brothers and visit the 4,400-squarefoot (409-square-meter) Lego Imagination Center
Even if you're not in the park, the Magic Kingdom fireworks
can be seen from other areas. Leave your car in the main
parking lot and take the free tram to the Transportation and
Ticket Center (TTC) for the best up-close views of the nightly
fireworks.
Just north of Orlando is the largest flea market in the U.S.,
FleaWorld, where more than 1,700 vendors sell bargainpriced items ranging from orchids to reptiles. Open FridaySunday; free admission.
Each year, thousands of tourists who visit Orlando go to Lake
Wales, Florida, to see if the old Indian Legend of Spook Hill is
true. A sign marks the spot where you should stop your car, put
it in neutral, and watch as your car rolls uphill.
Visit http://travel.nationalgeographic.com for more information.
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10:30am-12:00pm
Cap off your conference experience by
joining us for this closing session.
Enjoy a delicious brunch while
viewing a slide show of the week’s
activities.
Bring your tickets for door prizes!
General Session by Kevin Y.
Brown
Create your life!
Plagued with a history of negative statistics and low expectations
it has become imperative that youth living in foster care learn
how to plan and create the life they desire. The current model is
broken and what was once an accepted outcome is no longer an
option. The difference lies in each youth’s actions. Whether you
are a teen or young adult, you need new strategies to prosper
today. In this interactive thought-provoking keynote based on his
world re-known motivational series of the same title Create Your
Life, Kevin enrolls youth in the understanding that foster care is
an opportunity for them to springboard to their biggest dreams.
Hearing the true story of one of their foster care siblings
chronicle his rise from 9 month old drug addicted infant
discarded into foster care to DEBT-Free college graduate, MTV
host, New York Fashion Industry Marketer and CEO of Legacy
Thinking Labs will motivate youth to responsibly Create the life
they desire. In this presentation Kevin reveals the 3 factors that
allowed him to persevere through his foster care experience and
achieve the highest levels of success.
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Faculty
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Elena Aldridge
The Cost of Caring
FamiliesFirst Network
Ft. Walton Beach, FL
Melinda Avila
Walden Advancing Youth Advocates
Walden Family Services
San Diego, CA
Cole B
Encourager Leader
Holiday, FL
Johnny B
Encourager Leader
Holiday, FL
Tony Baker
CEO
Life Changing Solutions
Orange Park, FL
Nancy Carter
Executive Director
Independent Living Resources, Inc.& SaySo,
Inc.
Durham, NC
Kippi Clausen
Vice President
The Downs Group LLC
Seattle, WA
Joseph Coleman
Owner
Odyssey Training Solutions
Satellite Beach, FL
Jeff Cotton
Jeff Cotton Trainings
Monte Rio, CA
Doris Edelmann
Program Coordinator, Montgomery County Job
and Family Services Program Planning and
Development
Montgomery County Job and Family Services
Children Services Division
Dayton, OH
Sue Evans
COO
San Diego, CA
Carmen Figueroa
Associate
Isagenix
Jacksonville, FL
Kathi Crowe, MSW, LICSW
Providence, RI
Dominique Figueroa
Consultant
Isagenix
Jacksonville, FL
Bethanie Barber
Program Director
Guardian ad Litem
Fort Myers, FL
Katie Cruickshank
Senior Child's Best Interest Attorney
Guardian ad Litem Program
Bradenton, FL
Deometrice Flowers
Youth Panelist
Connections to Independence
Minneapolis, MN
June Barker
Youth Panelist
Minneapolis, MN
Andrea Davis
Program Manager
Foundation for Foster Children
Winter Park, FL
Ashley Foster
Training and Events Coordinator
FosterClub
Seaside, OR
Erin Bednarczyk
Career Coach
CHRIS Kids
Atlanta, GA
Synethia Davis
IL Youth Consultant
Children's Aid Society
Birmingham, AL
FosterClub All-Stars
Graham Bell
Chief Executive
Kibble Education and Care Centre
Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom
Tim Decker
Director of CMO
Daniel Memorial
Jacksonville, FL
Kevin Y. Brown
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Professional Speaker and Author
New York, NY
Davin DeGrate
Youth Workshop Facilitator
Champions Within Foundation
Richmond, TX
Stacia Burlingame
Aftercare Coordinator
Dayton, OH
Melanie Delgado
Director of Transition Age Youth Programs /
Attorney
Children's Advocacy Institute
San Diego, CA
Kanoschu Campbell
Program Manager, Office of Foster Care
National Social Work Enrichment Program
(NSEP)
McDonough, GA
Chris Downs
President
The Downs Group LLC
Seattle, WA
Mary Frame
Director Quality Assurance
San Diego, CA
Dr. Michael Fraser
Chief Psychologist Greater Johnstown City
School District
Greater Johnstown City School District
Tribes Hill, NY
Samantha Fraser
Graduate Student in School Psychology
Greater Johnstown City School District
Tribes Hill, NY
Lesley Fuller
Funding, Marketing and Communications
Manager
Kibble Education and Care Centre
Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom
Ericka Garcia
Developmental Disabilities Attorney
Guardian ad Litem
Fort Myers, FL
Faculty
Jasmine Houseman
MAC ATTACK President
Community Access Unlimited
Elizabeth, NC
Kate Griffin
Vice President of Programs
ICF International
Fairfax, VA
Dana Hunter, Ph.D.
Senior Research Associate
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA
Sharif Griggs
Youth Advocate
You Gotta Believe
Brooklyn, NY
Talicia Jackson
Program Manager
Minneapolis, MN
Alicia Guerra
Chief Legal Counsel
Guardian ad Litem
Fort Myers, FL
Dr. M. Sebrena Jackson, LCSW
Program Director
National Social Work Enrichment Program
(NSEP)
McDonough, GA
Shawn Hall
Former Foster Youth
Advocate for ME
Cape Elizabeth, ME
Julie Hansford
LCSW/Mental Health Clinician
Center for Child and Family Health
Durham, NC
Brieanna Hayes
Youth Advocate
You Gotta Believe
Brooklyn, NY
Jessica Hebeler
Chafee Worker / Youth Advisory Board
Facilitator
Boulder County Housing & Human Services
Longmont, CO
Mariah Higley
Foster Youth
Advocate for ME
Cape Elizabeth, ME
Eric Higley
Foster Youth
Advocate for ME
Cape Elizabeth, ME
Grace Hilliard-Koshinsky
Program Manager
New England Youth Coalition - A Project of
New England Association of
Child Welfare Commissioners and Directors
Boston, MA
Terri Hipps
President
New Beginnings Youth and Family Services
Kerrville, TX
Casi Knowles
DELTA Clinical Coordinator
Devereux Florida
Orlando, FL
Mark Kroner
Cincinnati, OH
Nicole Kuzma
Chafee Coordinator
Boulder County Housing & Human Services
Longmont, CO
Dr. Marion Landua-Figueroa
Associate
Isagenix
Jacksonville, FL
Jennifer Layton
Child's Best Interest Supervising Attorney
Guardian ad Litem Program
Bradenton, FL
Mary Lee
National LifeSet Coordinator
Youth Villages
Memphis, TN
Taneah Matthews
Independent Living Coordinator
Dayton, OH
Michelle May
Program Director
Minneapolis, MN
Marcella Middleton
Strong Able Youth Speaking Out (SaySo)
Durham, NC
Megan Mills
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Leading to Change
Charlotte, NC
Gistand Minor
Life Coach
Creative Community Services
Norcross, GA
Brandon Nahl
Youth Panelist
Minneapolis, MN
Cynthia Peterson
Technical Specialist
ICF International
Fairfax, VA
Maria Petrakos
Senior Program Manager
Foundation for Foster Children
Winter Park, FL
Blair Pippin
Director of Mobilization
Florida Abolitionist
Orlando, FL
Jesse Potter
MAC ATTACK Vice President
Elizabeth, NC
Julia Leftwich
Director of Youth & Federal Shelters & MAC
ATTACK Advisor
Elizabeth, NC
Katherine Rando
Youth Advocate
You Gotta Believe
Brooklyn, NY
Tina Levene
Speaker/Comedian/Author
Tina Talks Truth
Clearwater, FL
Christina Riehl
Senior Staff Attorney
Children's Advocacy Institute
San Diego, CA
Tracy Riley, LCSW
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
New Hope Family Services
Jacksonville, FL
Nolan Goodman
Program Communication Specialist
Birmingham, AL
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Faculty
22
Jershaun Roberts
Life Coach
Norcross, GA
Jessica Rogers
Executive Director
Minneapolis, MN
Brandi Roney
Life Coach
Norcross, GA
Bob Rooks
Director of Adoption Information Center
Daniel Memorial
Jacksonville, FL
Eric Rowles
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Leading to Change
Charlotte, NC
Chaney Stokes
Family Partner
Center for Child and Family Health
Durham, NC
Gina Surgeon
Executive Director / Founder
Positive FACE (Positive Foster & Adopted
Children Excel)
San Diego, CA
Shari Thomas
Director of Youth and Family
Henderson Behavioral Health
Tamarac, FL
Roxanne Thompson, M.A., LPC
Psychotherapist
Denver Therapy and Consultation Group, LLC
Denver, CO
Matthew Trail
Managing Partner
Guardian ad Litem
Fort Myers, FL
Cathy Turner
IL Coordinator
Daniel Memorial
Jacksonville, FL
Gail Underwood Parker
Independent Living and Transition Specialist
Advocate for ME
Cape Elizabeth, ME
Ebone Watkins
IL Outreach Specialist
Birmingham, AL
Crystal Williams
Implementation Coordinator/Former Foster
Youth
FaithBridge Foster Care
Alpharetta, GA
Howard Wingard
Supported Housing Coordinator & MAC
ATTACK Advisor
Elizabeth, NC
Erin Wirsing
DELTA Program Manager
Devereux Florida
Orlando, FL
Yvonne Woltner
Assistant Store Director, Golub Corporation
New Beginnings Youth and Family Services
Kerrville, TX
Shawn Zanders
Executive Director
Champions Within Foundation
Richmond, TX
Sierra Warren
Youth Panelist
Minneapolis, MN
Meeting Space (Level 2)
Meeting Space Map
DMI
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Exhibitors
All conference attendees are encouraged to attend the Exhibitor and Resource Fair, featuring service agencies, associations and
resource organizations from around the country. Register at select exhibit booths for a chance to win prizes in several drawings
that will be held throughout the conference. Drawing winners must be present to claim their prizes.
Sponsorship, Advertising and Exhibiting Opportunities ...
Interested in promoting your agency, product or service at a future conference?
Contact Stephanie Waugerman, Associate Director of Conferences at
1-800-226-7612 or email swaugerman@danielkids.org
Exhibitors scheduled to date include:
Child Welfare Information Gateway
Fairfax, VA
www.childwelfare.gov
Devereux
Orlando, FL
www.devereuxfl.org
Disability Rights Florida
Tallahassee, FL
www.disabilityrightsflorida.org
Daniel Memorial Institute
Jacksonville, FL
www.danielkids.org
Families First of Florida
Tampa, FL
www.familiesfirstfl.com
Tina Talks Truth
www.tinatalkstruth.com
FosterClub
Seaside, OR
www.fosterclub.com
Kevin Y. Brown
Legacy Thinking Labs
www.kevinybrown.com
The Downs Group
PLATINUM LEVEL SPONSOR
SaySo/ILR, Inc.
www.saysoinc.org/ilrinc.com
Durham, NC
Seattle, WA
www.DownsConsultingGroup.com
The Rosen Center Hotel has generously offered
to sponsor 2 complimentary one-day I-Ride
Trolley Pass, per guestroom, to use during your
stay in Orlando!
What is the I-RIDE Trolley
Service?
The I-RIDE Trolley is the
exclusive, convenient and
affordable transportation to
hundreds of exciting destinations
within the International Drive
Resort Area. Visit the Official IRIDE Trolley website at www.iridetrolley.com.
By using the area's exclusive and convenient I-RIDE Trolley service you
can sit back and ride up and down the miles of fun that make up the
International Drive Resort Area. Discover how this wonderful, cost-saving
amenity takes the parking and driving hassles out of your vacation and lets
you cruise the Drive in charming style.
When Does the I-RIDE Trolley Operate?
Daily from 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Where Does the I-RIDE Trolley Go?
The I-RIDE Trolleys travel exclusively throughout the International Drive
Resort Area. Refer to the I-RIDE Trolley Route map for specific locations
of Red Line and Green Line Stops.

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