In most child welfare systems, the majority of cases include parental substance use as a factor in the case. How do practitioners 1) ensure that current efforts are meeting the needs of families and 2) determine whether programmatic and systemic improvements are needed? Practitioners can use … [Read more...]

The 2016 Amendments to the Child Abuse and Prevention Treatment Act (CAPTA) clarified that for infants affected by prenatal substance exposure, a Plan of Safe Care is developed that addresses “the health and substance use disorder treatment needs of the infants and their affected family or … [Read more...]

Economic abuse is a form of coercion in an intimate relationship that involves maintaining control over financial resources, withholding access to money, or attempting to prevent a partner or family member from working or attending school. Over 90% of family members who have experienced Intimate … [Read more...]

Discover the growing trend among adults 55+ that addresses affordability and social connectedness! Lesia R. Bullock & Michele Higgs from Housing Initiative Partnership (HIP), a nonprofit housing developer and counseling agency operating a Home Sharing Program in Montgomery County, MD. … [Read more...]

Join us for a Live & Interactive discussion exploring the Final Exit Network’s Guide to a Peaceful Ending: While many people have thought about what they want or don’t want at the end-of-life, only about 30% have put their treatment wishes down on paper in an advance directive. More … [Read more...]

Join us for a Live & Interactive Discussion to learn how we can help our loved ones, clients and residents identify and get off of harmful medications. DeLon Canterbury, PharmD, BCGP CEO of GeriatRx, Inc. Deprescribing Coach Top 50 Most Influential Pharmacists Tracy V. Faulkner, … [Read more...]

By design, cohousing encourages a culture of sharing and interaction with a balance of privacy. Residents choose HOW to be involved, based on their strengths and interests and neighbors often become lifelong friends. … [Read more...]

Do you provide care for a loved one or neighbor? Learn about services, support, and other helpful information! Featured Speakers & Presentations Kenneth C. Zaentz, President & CEO of Alzheimer’s New Jersey “Managing Challenging Behaviors” Adriana Wos-Mysliwiec, Esq., Law Office … [Read more...]

Fee: $15.00 Mya Zavaleta is a nature occupational therapist who empowers families to understand how to support their children’s big feelings and some signs of sensory processing difficulties. She will share a bit of her own adoption story and how nature has impacted her personal wellbeing. Mya … [Read more...]

The Families Learning Conference is for passionate people looking for innovative learning strategies and resources to support families in reaching their academic and economic goals. Attendees will discover practices and ideas to create equitable and relevant family learning experiences; gain access … [Read more...]