Texas A&M University–Central Texas is set to host its 5th annual Child Welfare Conference on November 1. This event aims to unite students, faculty, and professionals to discuss pressing issues in child welfare.
Kathryn Crittenden, event coordinator emphasized the impact of the conference. “It is my sincere hope that everyone who attends or participates in this conference leaves with new knowledge that they can share with their agencies and organizations, and that something they learn will help them in their daily efforts of helping vulnerable families, youth, and children,” Crittenden said.
Those interested can register for the conference here. For details on becoming a vendor, contact Crittenden at kcrittenden@tamuct.edu.
The conference will offer Continuing Education Units (CEU) for attendees needing credit. Discussions will cover:
- Reclaiming Fatherhood: Navigating Social Expectations & Redefining Roles
- Preparing Youth for Post Foster Care
- What Social Workers Need to Know About Social Media and TikTok
- The 3 Rs of Child Abuse Prevention: Recognize, Respond, and Report
- Trends in Human Trafficking and Vulnerable Populations
- Burn-Out Training
Vendors, particularly those supporting foster and adoptive families, youth aging out of foster care, and children in foster care, are encouraged to participate.
“We are hoping to have agencies and organizations in the area sign up for information tables at our conference to pass out information about their organizations and services,” Crittenden said. “There are so many great organizations out there providing resources and assistances in healthcare, housing, education, transitioning from the foster care system, and food shortage needs for these groups.”