We hope you will join us at our 10th Partners in Care Summit as we welcome our national guest speakers, Diana Autin, and Carolyn Hayer.
Our 2019 Partners in Care Summit, is sponsored by Family Voices of Alabama and the Family to Family Health Information Center, in collaboration with Children's Rehabilitation Service (CRS). This annual gathering is a great opportunity for learning, networking and interacting with others who care about children with special health care needs and their families!
Thursday, May 2nd, is for family members and youth only. This year, we will open registration at 9:00am with the "Serving on Groups" training beginning at 10am. The day will include a working lunch and conclude at 4:30pm. Dinner will be on your own - a time to network with old and new friends.
Friday, May 3rd, is designed for families of children and youth with special health care needs, youth/young adults, and professionals who partner with them. The conference will run from 8:30AM to 3:15PM. A boxed lunch will be provided. Check www.familyvoicesal.org for updates on sessions.
Note: Each attendee (including youth) must register separately.
Register by Mail. To register by mail, complete the registration form on the Summit Registration brochure below. The brochure can be completed online and saved to your computer or just print it and complete it by hand.
10:00 – 4:30 Serving on Groups that Make Decisions: Speak Up! Take Action! Create Change!
This interactive, hands-on workshop will provide participants with information, tools, and resources on how to effectively participate in decision-making/advisory groups.
Topics covered will include Opportunities to Get Involved, Types of Groups, Processes Groups Use, Tools Groups Use, Tips and Strategies for Groups, Understanding Data, The Role of Families on Groups, and Skills for Serving on Groups. Participants will develop their own Leadership Map" and understand how their own cultural background influences their perception of leadership and leadership styles.
A small block of rooms has been reserved by Family Voices for families attending the summit. All other attendees should make their own hotel arrangements (see side column).
Every five years, Children's Rehabilitation Service (CRS) conducts a Needs Assessment, which looks at the statewide needs of children and youth with special health care needs and their families.
This year, as in the past several Needs Assessment cycles, Family Voices of Alabama will collaborate with CRS on this process. One way input will be gathered will be through a series of focus groups around the state.
Two of these groups will be held in Prattville on Thursday, May 2, at 6 p.m.
Families and youth who attend the summit – as well as families and youth in the River Region who are willing to come and share their thoughts – can register to attend. Mileage reimbursement and an advisory fee will be available to attendees.
If you are interested in attending, please call 1-800-846-3697 and ask for more details about the Needs Assessment Focus Groups.
You may call 1-877-771-3862; please leave a message including your phone number and email, and we will get back to you.
No, free parking is available at the conference center.
Professional/casual attire is fine. Please bring a jacket if you tend to get cold in meeting rooms.
Yes, CEU's have been applied for, for both nurses and social workers. Certificates of attendance will also be available for other disciplinces.
How can family members/youth request a scholarship?
We ask that each family member pay the $20 Registration Fee, however, reimbursement for mileage and/or assistance with childcare costs is available. No onsite childcare is available.
Also, for those living outside the conference area, limited scholarships are offered on a first come/first served basis for hotel accomodations. Attendance at all sessions on the day of and the day following will be required. We are planning for two participants per room. If you desire a private room, you must pay for half of the cost ($70) along with the registration fee and this must be received by Family Voices no later than April 15th.
or Susan Colburn at susan.colburn@ rehab.alabama.gov to request/confirm a hotel scholarship and room reservation.
** A small number of rooms have been reserved for Wednesday night for families/youth who live over 2 hours away. Again-please contact Mattisa Moorer by calling 1-877-771-3862 as soon as possible to reserve your room.
Lunch and snacks will be provided Thursday, breakfast and lunch will be provided on Friday. Dinner will be "On Your Own" Thursday night.
What about hotel accomodations for other attendees?
inquire about their government rate.
"Well done! Great conference / excellent speakers. Keep up the good work!"
"It's life changing - more empowering."
"I would like an update on medical home."
"The speakers really motivated me."