Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in … [Read more...]

HMI: NJ provides programs for LGBTQIA + youth ages 13-21 in NJ.  We provide a safe and supportive environment to youth through individual counseling and groups focused on healthy relationships, sexual health, life skills, health & wellness, arts & culture transgender support and LGBTQ … [Read more...]

PFSA’s PA Child Abuse Prevention Symposium will feature nationally acclaimed speakers who are experts in child abuse prevention. Presentations will include a variety of topics that are relevant to professionals and organizations that provide programs to children, to include how to keep children … [Read more...]

A light lunch will be provided. This presentation focuses on the critical but limited role agencies have in the suicide prevention process with emphasis on the following: Empowering youth agency staff and volunteers through education and awareness Understanding suicide warning signs & … [Read more...]

The Training Institute is a full-day program designed to improve participants' capacity to identify and manage cross-border permanency planning and child welfare cases.The training will help participants develop key skills to solve the problems that will be the focus of the conference on the … [Read more...]

The SSWR Annual Conference offers a scientific program that reflects a broad range of research interests, from workshops on the latest quantitative and qualitative research methodologies to symposia featuring studies in child welfare, aging, mental health, welfare reform, substance abuse, and … [Read more...]

Effectiveness in Child Welfare:  Our Role in improving the Lives of Children and Families The Child Welfare Virtual Expo (Virtual Expo) is an annual, 1-day event sponsored by the Children’s Bureau and the Capacity Building Center for States. On Thursday, September 19, the Virtual Expo will bring … [Read more...]

Creating Change 2020! Creating Change is a space that allows for expressing political differences, but we ask that this be done with respect for each other. This may be difficult at times, but our challenge is to stay open and not shut down or silence others. We choose to honor everyone’s dignity … [Read more...]

To help you prepare for successful post-secondary outcomes. You are invited:  Youth, Parents/Guardians, Teachers, Administrators, Counselors Education Resources, Transition Services, Colleges, Jobs, Trade Schools, FAFSA/Financial Aid, Resume Writing & More! … [Read more...]

A Free and Confidential Bi-weekly Series The program takes place in a secure and confidential atmosphere that is conductive to sharing and support . Light refreshments will be served. Substance use disorder is a devastating condition that affects everyone involved, and no one should ever … [Read more...]