Continuing Education Lifelong Learning Children’s Trust Fund Grantee Training

Children’s Trust Fund Grantee Training

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Children's Trust Fund Grantee Training

November 5-6, 2025 | Orange Beach, AL

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The Children’s Trust Fund Conference provides grantee training from the Alabama Department of Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention’s Children’s Trust Fund (CTF) program. CTF serves by securing resources to fund evidence-based community programs and is committed to the prevention of child maltreatment.

Available DatesNovember 5-6, 2025
Registration Fee$200 per person
LocationPerdido Beach Resort
Orange Beach, AL
LodgingPerdido Beach Resort

Conference Overview

The registration fee to attend the two-day conference is $200 per person.

The conference fees include handout materials and CEU certificate. Treasury regulations may permit an income tax deduction for educational expenses (registration fees, travel, meals and lodging) undertaken to maintain or improve professional skills. The University of Alabama is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please make your request for accommodation at least 30 calendar days in advance of the program date by emailing professionaldevelopment@ua.edu

Lodging

Lodging can be booked at Perdido Beach Resort.   The room rate is $139.  The hotel booking code will be provided in your training confirmation letter.

An overflow block is available at the Island House Hotel.  To book by phone, call 251-981-6100 and use the group code: CDT900

Cutoff Date: October 5, 2025.

Children’s Trust Fund Grantee Training Agenda

Wednesday, November 5, 2025
TimeSessionSpeaker(s)
9:00 – 10:00 amConference Registration
10:00-11:30 amGeneral SessionRashad Hayes
11:30 am – 1:00 pmWelcome Lunch
1:00 – 2:00 pmConcurrent Sessions
Am I Losing My Mind?Paul Morin, Alabama DHR
Promoting Early Relational Health in Alabama’s Pediatric PracticesLinda Lee, Alabama Chapter American Academy of Pediatrics

Elizabeth Dawson, Troy Resilience Project
Friends UpdateCarolyn Abdullah, FRIENDS National Resource Center for CBCAP
TANF Track: Effective Engaging FathersEugeen Scheenberg, Father’s Forward
ED Track: Promoting Your AgencyAimee Risser, BBBS Mobile

Danielle McInerney, BBBS Tuscaloosa
2:00 – 2:15 pmBreak
2:15 – 3:15 pmConcurrent Sessions
Family Healing Precedes Family EngagementFrazelma Lynn, Parenting 911, Inc
You’re Not AloneKeith Lowhorne, Grandparents as Parents
Financial Q & A For New GranteesErin Cauthen, ADCANP
TANF Track: Supervised Visitation: Returning Children to Families or Another Custodial ParentJoe Nullet, Supervised Visitation Network (invited)
ED Track: Team Building: Tips and TricksAmi Landers, Auburn University
3:15 – 3:45 pmBreak with Vendors
3:45 – 5:00 pmThe Abecedarian Approach to Healthy DevelopmentCraig Ramey, Virginia Tech University
5:00 – 6:00 pmResource Fair and Reception
Thursday, November 6, 2025
TimeSessionSpeaker(s)
7:15 – 8:15 amBreakfast Buffet
8:15 – 9:15 amConcurrent Sessions
Rooted in Resilience: Practical Self-Care for Professionals Supporting Children and Families in CrisisLashundra Lark-Darian, Lock and Key Wellness and Counseling Services
Storytelling for Impact: Turning Organizational Transformation into Donor ImpactFrank Long, The Lovelady Center
PR Communication for Child Abuse Prevention MonthAnna Graham, ADCANP
TANF Track: Facilitating Fatherhood Workshops in Correctional Facilities – 10 Engagement ActivitiesPatrick Patterson, Global Partners for Fathers and Families
ED Track: Show Me the MoneyPaul Morin, Alabama DHR
9:15 – 9:30 amBreak
9:30 – 10:30 amConcurrent Sessions
Navigating the Digital Landscape: Promoting Well-Being with Safe Screens Sound MindsJeff Davis, Fowler-Davis
Child TraffickingKara Huls, UAB Pediatrics
Shifting Your Mindset: Explore Supporting before ReportingAlicia Roper, ADCANP
TANF Track: Adult Mentoring and the Role in WorkforceIbby Dickson (invited)
ED Track: SupervisionJoan Witherspoon-Norris, Alabama Network of Family Resource Centers
Auburn University Evaluation Q&AAmi Landers, Auburn University
10:30-10:45 amBreak
10:45 – 11:45 amConcurrent Sessions
Presentation from the Parent Advisory CouncilPAC Members
Fostering CommunityErin Woods, Big Oak Ranch

Cathy Wood, Freedom Farm
Comprehensive Approaches to Child Trafficking: What Every Agency Needs to KnowJan Bell, Children’s Aid Society
TANF Track: How to Secure Corporate and Grant funding for Your Fatherhood ProgramPatrick Patterson, Global Partners for Fathers and Families, LLC
ED Track: Public Policy and AdvocacyAmanda Lightsey, ADCANP
12:00 – 1:45 pmLunch with Closing KeynoteRev. Darrell Amrstrong, Shiloh CDC

Conference Registration

The registration fee to attend the two-day conference is $200 per person.

Register Online

You will be taken to our online registration area. The screen will look different from this part of our website. You will need an email address to use our secure online registration system. Please note, if you are registering more than one person, each must have an individual email address.

Register by Phone

Our Registration Services Office is open Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. To register by phone or for inquiries regarding your registration, please call 205-348-3000.

Special Accommodation Requests

The University of Alabama is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Requests for accommodation of physical and/or dietary needs should be made at least 30 calendar days in advance of the program date. Please email your request to professionaldevelopment@ua.edu.

Need our STAARS Vendor Number? Please use VC000118827 for UA Office of Teaching Innovation and Digital Education.

A portion of the invoice amount for this program will go to the Capstone Lifelong Learning Foundation to support activities of The University of Alabama and the Office of Teaching Innovation and Digital Education.

Cancellation Policy

A cancellation charge of 100% of the registration fee will be assessed on cancellations occurring within seven (7) days of the start of this session. Any changes to the session registration type (example: in-person to virtual or virtual to in-person) within seven (7) calendar days of the program will be assessed a $25.00 administrative fee.  Refunds will not be granted after the program has begun. The University of Alabama reserves the right to cancel, postpone or combine class sections, to limit registration or to change instructors. Contact the Registration Services department at 205-348-3000 or registration_services@ua.edu to cancel your registration. View the OTIDE Cancellation Policy.

Sponsors and Exhibitors

As a sponsor or exhibitor of the CTF Grantee Training, your business will reach a targeted and engaged audience interested in learning and developing their toolbox. Select the option that best fits your needs.

Premier Supporter $5,000 (2)
  • One exhibit booth in prime location
  • Logo inclusion in pre-event email campaigns to all attendees and on the website
  • Exclusive sponsor of the Welcome Reception
  • Logo present on signage at conference meals and general sessions
  • Gift bags: inclusion of branded items in attendee gift bags (items to be provided by sponsor)
  • Keynote Speaker: exclusive sponsorship of a keynote speaker, with the option to introduce the speaker
  • Printed Program or Agenda: sponsor recognition in the printed materials that attendees will reference throughout the event
Contributing Supporter $1,000
  • One exhibit booth (1 booth attendant)
  • Logo inclusion in pre-event email campaigns to all attendees and on the website
  • Logo present on signage at conference meals and general sessions
  • Printed Program or Agenda: sponsor recognition in the printed materials that attendees will reference throughout the event
Exhibit Booth $400
  • One exhibit booth (1 booth attendant)
  • Organization and logo recognized in the conference program

*Additional booth personnel can be added at the time of registration for $250.00

Questions about the event?

Contact Amanda Bergeron for more information.