CWA Resource Parent Conference
Registration Now Open | April 17, 2021
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
The Resource Parent Conference provides professional development education, resources, and tools to help with complex situations or issues related to caring for children, youth, and teens in foster care.
You will experience:
- Motivational Keynote Panel
- Opportunity to attend two of the six workshops offered
- Connection with other Resource Parents
- Support and celebration of all of our Maryland Resource parents!
Resource Parent Conference registration is restricted. Only those approved for the Resource Parent Program may attend. If you would like more information to access this conference, please contact Laura Teetermoran, lteetermoran@ssw.umaryland.edu.
Please visit Ideas@TheInstitute for additional workshops!
2021 Conference Agenda
Saturday, April 17, 2021
8:30 - 10:00 a.m. | Welcome and Keynote: Surviving and Thriving During the Pandemic and Beyond Resource Parent Panel With the unique challenges we have all experienced since March 2020, learn from other resource parents their tips and suggestions to best support your family in this new normal. Navigating e-learning, advocacy, and individual and family self-care will be discussed. |
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10:00 - 10:30 a.m. | Transition break / Virtual Lobby |
10:30 a.m - 12:30 p.m. | Morning Breakout Sessions (choose one of the following)
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12:30 - 1:30 p.m. | Transition break / Virtual Lobby |
1:30 - 3:30 p.m. | Afternoon Breakout Sessions (choose one of the following)
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Attendees will need to attend using a computer, tablet, or smart phone. The conference will be hosted in Zoom meeting. |
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Resource Parents licensed by the State of Maryland will receive 5 training hours for the full conference. *- Denotes Workshops that meet the Behavior / Discipline Requirement |
Questions? Please contact The Institute at theinstitutehelp@ssw.umaryland.edu.
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