Children's Trust Fund Grantee Training
November 5-6, 2025 | Orange Beach, AL
Powered by Hope, Strengthened by Prevention
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 Dates | November 5-6, 2025 |
| Registration Fee | $200 per person |
| Location | Perdido Beach Resort Orange Beach, AL |
| Lodging | Perdido Beach Resort SOLD OUT! |
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. SOLD OUT!
An overflow block is available at the Island House Hotel. To book by phone, call 251-981-6100 and use the group code: CDT900 SOLD OUT!
Other Recommended Hotels:
Hampton Inn & Suites Orange Beach/Gulf Front
Holiday Inn Express Orange Beach
Children’s Trust Fund Grantee Training Agenda
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
| Time | Session | Speaker(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 – 10:00 am | Conference Registration | |
| 10:00-11:30 am | General Session | Rashad Hayes |
| 11:30 am – 1:00 pm | Welcome Lunch | |
| 1:00 – 2:00 pm | Concurrent Sessions | |
| Am I Losing My Mind? | Paul Morin, Alabama DHR | |
| Promoting Early Relational Health in Alabama’s Pediatric Practices | Linda Lee, Alabama Chapter American Academy of Pediatrics Elizabeth Dawson, Troy Resilience Project | |
| Strategies for Successful Parent/Practitioner Collaboration | Carolyn Abdullah, FRIENDS National Resource Center for CBCAP | |
| TANF Track: How to Effectively Engage Fathers in Child Welfare | Eugeen Scheenberg, Father’s Forward | |
| ED Track: Promoting Your Agency | Aimee Risser, BBBS Mobile Danielle McInerney, BBBS Tuscaloosa | |
| 2:00 – 2:15 pm | Break | |
| 2:15 – 3:15 pm | Concurrent Sessions | |
| Family Healing Precedes Family Engagement | Frazelma Lynn, Parenting 911, Inc | |
| You’re Not Alone | Keith Lowhorne, Grandparents as Parents | |
| Handle With Care, Creating Trauma Informed Communities | Kelli Mukaddam, Clinical Service Manager, National Children’s Advocacy Center | |
| Financial Q & A For New Grantees | Erin Cauthen, ADCANP | |
| TANF Track: Bringing Children Home: How Supervised Visitation Supports Safe and Successful Reunification | Jennifer Garst, Director of Training and Development, Supervised Visitation Network | |
| ED Track: Team Building: Tips and Tricks | Ami Landers, Auburn University | |
| 3:15 – 3:45 pm | Break with Vendors | |
| 3:45 – 5:00 pm | The Abecedarian Approach to Healthy Development | Dr. Craig Ramey, Virginia Tech University Dr. Sharon Ramey, Virginia Tech University |
| 5:00 – 6:00 pm | Resource Fair and Reception |
Thursday, November 6, 2025
| Time | Session | Speaker(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 – 7:45 am | Breakfast Buffet | |
| 8:15 – 9:15 am | Concurrent Sessions | |
| Rooted in Resilience: Practical Self-Care for Professionals Supporting Children and Families in Crisis | LaShaunda Lark-Darien, Lock and Key Wellness and Counseling Services | |
| Storytelling for Impact: Turning Organizational Transformation into Donor Impact | Frank Long, The Lovelady Center | |
| Communication and Public Relations | Anna Graham, ADCANP | |
| TANF Track: Facilitating Fatherhood Workshops in Correctional Facilities – 10 Engagement Activities | Patrick Patterson, Global Partners for Fathers and Families | |
| ED Track: Show Me the Money | Paul Morin, Alabama DHR | |
| 9:15 – 9:30 am | Break | |
| 9:30 – 10:30 am | Concurrent Sessions | |
| Navigating the Digital Landscape: Promoting Well-Being with Safe Screens Sound Minds | Jeff Davis, Fowler-Davis | |
| Child Trafficking | Kara Huls, UAB Pediatrics | |
| Shifting Your Mindset: Explore Supporting before Reporting | Alicia Roper, ADCANP | |
| TANF Track: Adult Mentoring and the Role in Workforce | Ibby Dickson (invited) | |
| ED Track: Grow the Good: Strengths-Based Supervision | Joan Witherspoon-Norris, Alabama Network of Family Resource Centers | |
| Auburn University Evaluation Q&A | Ami Landers, Auburn University | |
| 10:30-10:45 am | Break | |
| 10:45 – 11:45 am | Concurrent Sessions | |
| Parent Engagement Olympics: Going for Gold | PAC Members | |
| Topic TBD | Meredith Montgomery, Megan Montgomery Foundation | |
| Comprehensive Approaches to Child Trafficking: What Every Agency Needs to Know | Jan Bell, Children’s Aid Society | |
| TANF Track: How to Secure Corporate and Grant funding for Your Fatherhood Program | Patrick Patterson, Global Partners for Fathers and Families, LLC | |
| ED Track: Public Policy and Advocacy | Amanda Lightsey, ADCANP | |
| 12:00 – 1:45 pm | Lunch with Closing Keynote | Rev. 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.
Register by Mail
Navigate to the printable registration form.
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.
