Conference At A Glance

Monday, May 5, 2008 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

• Registration and Information
• Introductions and Keynote Address
• Workshops I
• Lunch will be provided
• Workshops II
• Workshops III

• Introductions and  Keynote Address
• Workshops IV
• Lunch will be provided
• Workshops V
• Closing Session

There is no charge for the conference, but space is limited.  Please register early to reserve your place.

General Conference Questions: contact Aida Zeff at 208-676-1186 (ext. 225), toll free at 800-745-1186 (ext. 225) or via email at zeffa@dhw.idaho.gov.  (Para informacion en espanol hable Aida Zeff.)

For Sponsored Family Members needing assistance with travel, contact The Idaho Federation of Families toll free at 800-905-3436 or by fax at 208-433-8337 and ask for Cindy Shotton.

"Recipe for Success: Sustaining our Community Strengths for the Children of Idaho"

Conference Dates: Monday and Tuesday, May 5 & 6, 2008
Conference Times: Monday 8:30am to 5:00 pm, Tuesday 8:30am to 3:30pm
Conference Location: University Inn, 1516 Pullman Road, Moscow, ID 83843 208-882-0550

This conference will focus on information and strategies vital to the success of a community system of care.  The Idaho System of Care Conference is a celebration of Idaho’s accomplishments and is designed to recognize, support and energize our communities. 
At this important conference, approximately 400 family members and providers from an array of disciplines will gather to learn, share    successes through practices and focus on solutions for families impacted by serious emotional disturbances.
Presentations and workshops by experts will explore what is new and what is working to support children’s mental health in Idaho.  This conference will address children’s mental health issues for Youth, Parents, Education, Children’s Mental Health Councils, Clinical, Substance Abuse, Juvenile Justice and Cultural Competency. .

 Continuing EducationUnUnits wlll be offered for participation in the conference.

Daycare:  There will be NO on site day care.  A list of local day care providers near the conference is available on the System of Care webpage.  The Conference Committee highly recommends that young children not accompany their parents to this conference as a courtesy to all the speakers and other attendees of this conference. 

Conference Objectives:
• Increase the understanding of the role of the community in supporting families of children who have experienced trauma.
• Support community efforts and capacity to sustain the regional and local councils.
• Connect families with local resources.
• Provide opportunities for partnership building.
• Increase awareness of the Crisis Response Protocol and Suicide Prevention.
• Create training opportunities to support cultural and linguistic competence in the system of care.

Demographic Survey

In an effort to better assist the communities we service, and in support of the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, the Idaho Child Welfare Research and Training Center, Casey Family Programs, and Boise State University's commitment to the infusion of diversity, we are teaming together to build a data base that will better reflect accurate demographics throughout the State of Idaho.  In an effort to reflect all groups we are asking that you please share with us the information listed as Optional on the registration form, which will be recorded in our state-wide data base.  Please note participation in the demographic survey is optional, and that by completing it you are giving us permission to store and use your information for networking purposes.