The Children’s Bureau Office on Child Abuse and Neglect is hosting the 18th National Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect in Washington, DC, on April 16-20, 2012, at the Washington Hilton Hotel. This Conference is unique as it is the only federally sponsored conference dedicated to the field of child welfare.
Conference Description:
This year, the 18th National Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect, Celebrating the Past~ Imaging the Future, will convene during the Children’s Bureau’s 100th Celebration Year with an expected 2000 attendees. The Conference will provide an opportunity to reflect on past accomplishments and lessons learned, and to articulate a course of action that will steer the child welfare field towards an ever improving future. The 18th National Conference is an opportunity to renew our commitment to continuous quality improvement and to strengthen our resolve to prevent child maltreatment.
Volunteer Opportunitities: Students are invited to become part of the Children’s Bureau’s proud service legacy by volunteering for the 18th National Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect. Student volunteers will receive a complimentary half day Conference registration for each shift they complete. This will provide an opportunity to self-select workshops and training sessions that offer access to the latest research, technologies, and practice models. Furthermore, it provides an unparalleled opportunity to network with today’s leading thinkers in the field.
To learn more about volunteering for the 18th National Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect go to:
http://www.pal-tech.com/web/OCAN/volunteer.cfm?p=28 .
For questions about the conference please contact 18confvol@pal-tech.com or 703.682.2136.
