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Thursday, July 18, 8:30 a.m – 4:00 p.m Central time (6.0 contact hours)

About the Child Health and Welfare Summit

Annual Child Health and Welfare Summit: The Well-Being of Alabama’s Older Foster Youth

Description:

The University of Alabama School of Social Work, with the support of The Caring Foundation of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, will host the Annual Child Health and Welfare Summit. This event aims to take a look at the overall well-being of Alabama’s older foster youth on the areas of education, social and emotional development, mental health, and nutrition.

Program Highlights

  • The impact of trauma on the physical, social, and emotional development of adolescents
  • Learn about the the correlation between mental health and adverse childhood experiences
  • Learn about the Foster Care Transition Toolkit available to inspire and support current and former foster youth pursuing college and career opportunities.

DRAFT Agenda

7:30 – 8:30         Registration check-in and breakfast
8:30-8:45             Welcome, Dr. M. Sebrena Jackson, The University of Alabama School of Social Work
8:45-10:00          Keynote
10:00-10:15        Refreshment Break
10:15-11:45        Presentation
11:45-12:30        Lunch
12:30-2:00          Presentation
2:00-2:15             Refreshment Break
2:15-4:00            Panel Presentation
4:00-4:30             Closing remarks & program evaluations

 

*The target audience for this summit are child welfare practitioners, foster parents and caregivers, social workers, teachers, therapists, and medical personnel.