Description

APAC coordinates an annual statewide Permanency Conference in collaboration with the Alabama Department of Human Resources to bring 3 days of focused training on meeting the range of needs of foster and adopted children and their families. This conference is for anyone who serves foster and adopted children in any capacity and is perfect for DHR staff, service providers, and clinicians, as well as foster and adoptive parents.

The overall purpose is to provide a rich experience where participants can take part in relevant, engaging, and practical workshops to help participants feel more confident and hopeful for the work they do. We strive to provide this conference in a relaxed setting with self-care opportunities so participants feel appreciated and re-energized as they return to serving our most vulnerable populations.

We are offering 13 contact hours for social workers and counselors which include several clinical hours and 3 hours of ethics. Most workshops will also qualify for clinical hours too!

Location: 

Marriott Birmingham, 3590 Grandview Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35243

Planned Workshop Topics:

Building and Strengthening Adoptive Families

A Strengths-Based Approach to Working with Parents

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders

A Youth Perspective on Foster Care and Aging Out

Professional Self-Care

When Reality Doesn't Match Expectations

Unpacking and Accepting the No: Talking with Kids about TPR and Adoption

Transitioning Youth to Independent Living

Recognizing and Responding to Human Trafficking

Why Kids Disrupt (and How to Prevent It)

and many more to come! 

Health and Safety

We are excited to see everyone again this year for our 2022 conference! We hope to provide you with a valuable experience where you can enjoy great workshops and network with other like-minded service professionals while feeling comfortable and safe during your stay. We have partnered with our host hotel, The Marriott Birmingham, to provide a safer experience for you during the conference. You can find the hotel's health and safety information as well as guidelines and enhancements by visiting https://whattoexpect.marriott.com/bhmmc.

Itinerary

Click HERE to see the conference at a glance

Schedule - Wednesday, April 13
10:30 am Registration/Conference Check-In
11:15 am - 12:15 pm Lunch
12:15 - 1:15 pm Opening Session
1:30 - 4:45 pm Workshops

Thursday, April 14
7:30 am Breakfast
8:30 - 11:45 am Workshops
11:45 - 1:30 pm Lunch on your own
1:30 - 4:45 pm Workshops

Friday, April 15

7:30 am Breakfast
8:30 - 10:00 am Plenary Session
10:15 am - 11:45 am Closing Session