National Conferences
Parents, social service professionals and community and government leaders from the U.S. and internationally will gather in Los Angeles on February 21-24 for the 13th Annual National Fatherhood and Families Conference “The Legacy of Fatherhood Restored” at the Westin Hotel. The Los Angeles County Child Support Services Department (CSSD) is a co-chair of the conference with fifteen Los Angeles County non-profits and faith-based agencies with the Volunteers of America of L.A. County. Conference speakers include Susan L. Taylor from Essence Magazine, and renowned family and community research experts Dr. Ronald Mincy of Columbia University and Dr. Obie Clayton from the University of Georgia. Acacia Bamberg Salatti, Deputy Director of the Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, as well as other national leaders will present.
Join Us: 13th Annual National Fatherhood & Families Conference
Date: February, 20-24, 2012
13th Annual National Fatherhood & Families Conference Agenda-At-A-Glance, Educational Sessions, Registration Form (PAGE 20), and Faculty Biographies.
The FFCA conference will feature plenary sessions and 60 workshops covering fatherhood programs, non-profit capacity building, child support, child welfare and parenting skill building for social workers and program professionals.
Join us for a Special Child Welfare Track
The conference is sanctioned by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) for continuing education units. Working with faculty from seven nationally-recognized universities, FFCA will introduce a comprehensive national Fatherhood Practitioner Health Relationship Educator Certificate Program.
Conference Hotel: 13th Annual National Fatherhood & Families Conference
Event Venue:
THE WESTIN LOS ANGELES AIRPORT
5400 W Century Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90045
Group rate starting at $129.00 per night up to sleeping rooms for three are now available until January 31, 2012.
Subject to Availability.
Click here for a hotel room reservation.
FOUR METHODS TO REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE
- FAX: 602-252-3598
- Mail: FFCA PO Box 8267 – Phoenix, Arizona 85066
- Email: Scan and email to Carmen González at Carmen@fathersandfamiliescoalition.org
- On-Line Registration: We have partnered with 123signup.com to host a secure on-line registration at conference registration now open on-line: Register Now
OVER FLOW HOTEL
Due to the overwhelming responses to register for the 13th Annual Conference we have secured an overflow hotel at the FourPoints by Sheraton LAX. The hotel will provide free shuttle back and forth to the conference hotel, Westin LAX. The rooms can be reserved at the conference discount by going here Room Reservations can be made through February 28, 2012 for those who want to extend their stay in Los Angeles.
Be a Sponsor of this national event!!!
Fathers and Families website at http://www.fathersandfamiliescoalition.org/or calling the corporate office at 602-254-5081 by email at fatherhood.conference@fathersandfamiliescoalition.org or 24 hour service at 347-850-DADS
The Fathers & Families Coalition of America is a charitable organization created to enhance the well-being of children, families, and communities through the advancement of father involvement.