Resource Parent Educational Conferences & Trainings
NFAPA facilitates the Resource Parent Summer Conferences in collaboration with HHS. In 2004, three such conferences were held with over 800 foster and adoptive parents in attendance. In addition to the summer conferences, NFAPA leads an annual adoption conference in November. This conference provides adoptive parents education to help them understand adoption-related issues and an opportunity to network with other adoptive parents.
***Families like Ours
"Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, and today is a gift."
2008 Resource Parent Conferences
The Resource Parent Conferences have been scheduled for the following dates and locations in 2008:
March 14 & 15: Scottsbluff
June 28 & 29: Kearney
July 12 & 13: Lincoln
July 18 & 19: North Platte
Resource parents may register for one summer conference. Licensed resource parents (foster parents) will have first preference. Attendance to the conference is on a first-come, first-served basis. Mail your registration early. We will accept (space permitting) registrations up to 24 hours before a conference. Hotel rooms may not be available at short notice. Conference registration and information will be available in the Fostering Families Newsletter or you can download the summer conference information here.
***Families Helping Families In-Service Training
January 19, 2008: Grand Island, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. at the Interstate Holiday Inn, 7838 S HWY 281
February 23, 2008: Nebraska City, 9:20 a.m.-4:20 p.m. at the Morton-James Public Library
March 29, 2008: Oneil-Holiday Inn Express
April 27, 2008: McCook, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. at the County Kitchen (CANCELLED)
April 28-29, 2008: Sidney, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (CANCELLED)
May 31, 2008: Plattsmouth, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Plattsmouth State Bank, 226 Main Street
June 2-3, 2008: Aurora, 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. at the Methodist Church, 1104 A Street
July 20, 2008: Lexington, 3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. in the Saint Ann's Rectory basement. 303 East 6th Street
August 9, 2008: Bridgeport, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. in the Prairie Wind Community Center, 428 Main Street
Family Centered Practice represents a way of working with people that values people and families. Nebraska Health & Human Services System is committed to providing services that are built on this foundation. Family Centered Practice is based on a core set of values, beliefs and principles that recognize that families can contribute to all aspects of services through their active participation. This workshop provides resource parents an overview of Family Centered Practice and enhances their ability to understand and support birth families, which can lead to speedier resolution of family difficulties and more timely permanence for children.
You will have a one hour break for lunch for those with a one day training.
Questions? Contact NFAPA 877-257-0176
In addition to the educational conferences, NFAPA provides educational workshops throughout Nebraska to promote continued learning of resource parents. More information about the other workshops will be listed at a later date.
INSERVICE TRAINING
Court 101 Workshop Schedule
By Pam Allen & Barb Nissen
May 29, 2008: Nebraska City, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at the Morton James Public Library
June 17, 2008: Norfolk, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at the Norfolk Community College, ESU Suite, 801 W. Benjamin Ave
July 29, 2008: Kearney, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 4500 Linden Dr.
August 18, 2008: McCook, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at the Country Kitchen
Registration required to attend this free 3-hour in-service training.