2024 Together, Inspiring, Engagement, and Support (TIES) conference, Georgia’s annual conference for adoptive families and youth.
The Georgia Department of Human Services’ Division of Family & Children Services is excited to announce the 2024 Together, Inspiring, Engagement, and Support (TIES) conference, Georgia’s annual conference for adoptive families and youth.
The TIES conference will be held May 17-19, 2024, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel and Conference Center located at 201 Aberdeen Pkwy., Peachtree City, Georgia 30269.
The conference is a great networking opportunity for adoptive caregivers, foster to adopt caregivers, and child welfare professionals. It will feature speakers, workshops, and training sessions designed to support and strengthen Georgia’s adoptive caregivers and their families. Please note, this is a family event, and childcare will be provided.
Registration has now opened , interested families can register at: https://aipllcevents.wufoo.com/forms/z1lm9xl01q1sqhc/
Please note registration is on a first come first serve basis and all registrations MUST be received before April 23, 2024. Eligible participants must agree to attend all seminar sessions.
The 2024 Program Schedule and Speaker list will be available later this month and all hotel reservations will be explained in a separate email once the registration process has finalized.
Thank you,
Floyd A Sloan III
Social Services Administration Unit Director
GEORGIA DIVISION OF FAMILY & CHILDREN SERVICES
47 Trinity Ave S.W., 2nd Floor
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
404-230-4681 (M)
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Amerigroup GF360° April Training & Resource Guide
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Join the Amerigroup GF360° Education and Training team for dynamic and enriching training sessions! We’re thrilled to present our April lineup of educational programs and resources. Our weekly trainings, running from Monday to Thursday, promise to be empowering and engaging.
At our F.O.C.U.S. 360° Institute, you’ll gain direct insights from certified and licensed experts in various fields. Upon completion of each training session, certificates of attendance will be issued.
We warmly invite all caregivers, licensed professionals, providers, partners, and transition age youth to participate in this valuable learning opportunity. Let’s embark on this educational journey together – we can’t wait to Edu-Train You!
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Date/time: Monday, April 1, 2024 | 6:00 PM EST
Presenter: Patrick Aaron-Brown, MSW, LCSW, Lead GA, DBT Trained
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Georgia Families 360° Care Coordination Team: An Overview
Date/time: Tuesday, April 2, 2024 | 11:00 AM EST
Presenter: Ronald Dunham, Community Relations Representative
This training will review the intake process of all new Georgia Families 360° program members, discuss the role of the Georgia Families 360°℠ Care Coordination Team (CCT), review the different subdivisions of the Georgia Families 360° program, provide education on how members are transitioned to a care coordinator, and offer knowledge on how to access the CCT click here to register
COURT ROOM SERIES #1 GAL
Date/time: Wednesday, April 3, 2024 | 3:00 PM EST
Presenter: Patrick Aaron-Brown, MSW, LCSW, Lead GA, DBT Trained
JOIN US TO DISCOVER THE POWER OF COURTROOM OFFICERS SERIES–# 1 GAL. The courtroom is a fascinating place where justice is served, but have you ever wondered about the roles and responsibilities of the officers who work there? We are thrilled to invite you to a special event where you can learn about the crucial work of Guardian ad Litem, Judges, CASA, DJJ and other officers of the courts. You’ll gain a new appreciation for these unsung heroes and get an inside look at the workings of our justice system. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge and connect with other legal enthusiasts click here to register
Special Education Services and Supports
Date/time: Tuesday, April 9, 2024 | 11:00 AM EST
Presenter: Ronald Dunham, Community Relations Representative
This training provides an overview of educational laws, evaluation process and least restrictive environment requirements in Georgia. We will define Individualized Education Plans, and discuss the importance of parent/teacher relationships and your rights as parents click here to register
Adoption Conversations: The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption
Date/time: Thursday, April 11, 2024 | 11:00 AM EST
Facilitator: Kathyrn Ricks, M.S.
Adoptions Conversations are conversations with Adoption Resources to better assist families to maintain and excel as an adoption family. This month we will hear from the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. Please join us to hear about all of the different services that they provide click here to join
Asthma: An Overview
Date/time: Monday, April 15, 2024 | 10:00 AM EST
Presenter: Shilloy Bates, Community Relations Representative
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