Official 25th International Families and Families Conference Progam

Dear Colleagues,

The Fathers and Families Coalition of America in Los Angeles is honored to share our final conference program and open registration. The 25th International Families and Fathers  Conference is scheduled from April 22 to 25 and features various workshops and events. The final program is amazing, and you can use it for the events page and e-newsletters.  The conference will commence with a pre-conference on April 22nd, offering specialized training are five dynamic programs for all levels of attendees. 

Advanced Practitioner Credential Course, instructed by
Dr. James C. Rodríguez, MSW
Fathers and Families Coalition of America
Los Angeles, California

Preparing An Immigration Psychological Evaluation instructed by
Cio Hernández, PhD, MFT, LPCC
The Hernandez Family Therapy, Inc.
Berkely, California

Nurturing Fathers Curriculum Facilitator Training instructed by
Mark Perlman, MA and Corey Perlman
Nurturing Fathers Program
Sarasota, Florida

One Heart Two Homes CoParenting Strategist Training instructed by
Tammy Daughtry, MMFT
CoParenting International
Nashville, Tennessee

Spelman College Certificate in Trauma & Resilience: Level One instructed by
Dr. Narviar Barker Browne, MSW, Ph.D., LCCP
Spelman College
Atlanta, Georgia

The General Conference Opening will take place on April 23 and will feature exceptional workshop presenters, including leaders from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Office of Child Support Services, the Administration on Children, Youth, and Families, and the Administration for Children and Families Office of Family Assistance.

The main conference will feature over fifty workshops presented by experts in various fields, including early childhood, social work, family studies, child support, and child welfare. These workshops will unite researchers, executive leadership, practitioners, and parents, providing diverse perspectives to create effective programs and services for parents.  The conference will conclude on April 25.

To provide an enhanced and engaging experience for the attendees, speakers will not be presenting remotely. The 25th International Families and Fathers Conference hosts presenters and speakers from all around the world, including Australia, Bolivia, Canada, Scotland, South Africa, Kenya, Uganda, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The conference will showcase seven general sessions that will be open to all attendees, presenters, exhibitors, and guests. These sessions will feature a fireside panel discussion followed by a keynote speaker.

INVITED FEATURED SPEAKERS

Commissioner Tanguler Gray
Office of Child Support Services Commissioner 
Administration for Children and Families 
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Washington, D.C. 

Dr. Rachel Birnbaum, PhD, RSW, LL.M.
Distinguished University Professor Emerita
School of Social Work at Western Canada
King's University College at Western Canada 
London, Ontario, Canada

Mr. Joseph T. Jones, Jr.
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Center for Urban Families 
Baltimore, Maryland 

Mr. Antrell Tyson
Regional Director, Region 4
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Atlanta, Georgia  

Mr. Seth Chamberlain 
Division Director in the Department of Health and Human Services
Administration for Children and Families
Office of Family Assistance 
Washington, D.C.

Dr. Joshua Coleman, PhD
Psychologist, Senior Fellow
Council on Contemporary Families
San Francisco, California

Dr. Phillip Cowan, PhD
Professor of Psychology, Emeritus
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, California

Dr. Carolyn Cowan, PhD
Professor of Psychology, Emerita
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, California
 
Dr. James C. Rodríguez, MSW
President and Chief Executive Officer
Fathers and Families Coalition of America
Los Angeles, California

Commissioner Rebecca Jones Gaston, MSW  (Pending)                                        
Administration on Children, Youth, and Families
Administration for Children and Families
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Washington, D.C.

The conference is designed to unite executive leaders, senior leaders, direct service providers, and parents from diverse fields. It will provide an opportunity for networking and sharing expertise.

April 22-25, 2024
25th International Families and Fathers Conference
Hilton Los Airport Hotel
5711 West Century Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90045

Official Conference Program: 

https://fathersandfamiliescoalition.org/images/Official_25th_Annual_Families_and_Fathers_Conference_Program.pdf

Event Welcome Message and Home Page

https://fathersandfamiliescoalition.org 

Registration Page

https://fathersandfamiliescoalition.org/conferences/2023-international-conference-fees-and-registration.html 

Agenda Page

https://fathersandfamiliescoalition.org/conferences/conference-agenda.html