Georgia CASA State Conference 2007

The Georgia CASA State Conference, "Painting a Brighter Future," will take place on Saturday, April 28 at the Cobb Galleria Centre. The presenting sponsor for this year's conference is the Supreme Court of Georgia Committee on Justice for Children.

Schedule At-A-Glance

8:30 - Registration
9:00 - Opening Session
9:45 - Workshop Block I
11:30 - Keynote & Awards Luncheon
1:15 - Workshop Block II
3:00 - Workshop Block III
4:30 - Adjourn

For a listing of all workshops and presenters, please scroll to the bottom of the page.

Keynote Speaker
Judge R. Michael Key

Judge R. Michael Key, of LaGrange, GA, has been a juvenile court judge in Troup County since 1989. He has held numerous leadership roles with the Georgia Council of Juvenile Court Judges and was recently chosen as Secretary of the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges. He has also received several child advocacy awards in his role as a juvenile judge. He is known as an avid supporter of CASA and frequently gives presentations that motivate and inspire child advocates in their work.

Registration

$25 - CASA volunteers, board members and staff
$50 - Non-CASA affiliated participants
Note: This year, the registration fee for CASA-affiliated participants will not be refundable as in past years.

Registration for the 2007 Conference is now CLOSED.

Hotel

The recommended hotel for conference attendees who wish to stay overnight is the Sheraton Suites Galleria (adjacent to the conference site at 2844 Cobb Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30339). To book your hotel room online, go to: Sheraton Suites Galleria or call 888-627-7047 and mention the Georgia CASA State Conference. Be sure to make your reservation by March 27th to receive the $99 CASA rate.

Directions

For directions to the Cobb Galleria Centre, go to: Cobb Galleria Centre Directions

Flyer

Click here to view the 2007 Conference Flyer: 2007 Conference Flyer Please print and share with others!

Listing of Workshops and Presenters

9:45-11:15 - Workshop Block I
A. Putting the Pieces Together: Promoting Resiliency in Children Birth to Three - Judge Peggy Walker
B. Educational Advocacy for Court-Involved Youth - Kimberly Mills
C. The Impact of Maternal Substance Abuse on Child Development - Dr. Karen Howell
D. Working with Limited Resource Audiences - Michael Rupured
E. What Should Representation for Children Look Like? - Judge Steve Teske
F. Planning for Permanency - Judge Tim Pape
G. Get Connected, Stay Connected...Building a More Inclusive CASA Program - Terene Bennett & Damon Horn
H. What the Kenny A. Lawsuit Means to CASA - Judge Elliott Shoenthal & Sean Kennedy

1:15-2:45 - Workshop Block II
I. Helping Relatives Raise Children: Stable Relationships & Economic Security - Wendy Jerkins
J. The Adoption Experience: An Overview - Danny Stevens & Melissa Dorris Carter
K. Interviewing Skills - Kimberly Lee
L. A Guide to DFCS Porgrams & Services - Kathy Herren
M. Being the Best Witness - Judge Tom C. Rawlings
N. Ground Truth: What Does the Data Say About County-Level Child Welfare Practice? - Beth Locker
O. Raising "Mission" Money - Missy Ryan

3:00-4:30 - Workshop Block III
P. Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children (ICPC) - Judge Bryant Henry
Q. The Resource Toolkit for Child Advocates - Melissa Dorris Carter
R. Your Worst Nightmare: How to Handle a Nonprofit Crisis - Mary Migliaro
S. Writing an Effective CASA Report - Angela Tanzella
T. Sexual Abuse in Children: How the CASA Can Recognize It & How to Respond - Brenda Hawthorne
U. Trauma Informed Systems of Care - Amy Abbott
V. Volunteer Administration 101 - Telesa Wilson & Kim Beasley

Workshop schedule and presentators are subject to change.

If you need more information or have questions, please contact Katherine Hunter at Georgia CASA via email or phone at 404-874-2888 or 800-251-4012.

Georgia Court Appointed Special Advocates

1776 Peachtree Rd. NW   ·   Suite 219, South Tower
Atlanta, GA 30309
 
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