Calendar
When:
November 16, 2019 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
2019-11-16T09:00:00-05:00
2019-11-16T16:00:00-05:00
Where:
Mountain Area Health Education
121 Hendersonville Rd
Asheville
North Carolina 28803
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Crossnore School & Children's Home and Center for Trauma Resilient Communities
Special Event
conference foster parenting workshop
WNC Foster & Adoptive Parent Conference 2019 @ Mountain Area Health Education

Join us on November 16th for the 2019 WNC Foster & Adoptive Parent Conference. Hosted by Mountain Area Health Education Center, in conjunction with Crossnore School & Children’s Home Fostering Communities, and the YMCA of Western NC.

Crossnore is pleased to invited any and all foster & adoptive parents to join us for our Growth & Renewal conference. This one day conference will be an opportunity for foster and adoptive parents across western NC to be poured into and re-equipped for the challenging and unique roles you play in our community.

Speakers are Shenandoah Chefalo, former foster youth and author of award winning memoir Garbage Bag Suitcase, Pete Smith, Adoption Excellence Award winning foster father, Judge Emily Cowan, former GAL Attorney and Assistant District Attorney, Dr. Nick Ladd, and Dr. Sheritta Carmichael. There will be several breakout sessions to choose from.

Cost is $15, which includes lunch and refreshments. Continuing Education Certificates provided. Child care will be provided at a cost of $15 for 1 child, $20 for 2 children, $25 for 3 or more children.

For full details, visit https://mahec.net/event/60417.

Questions? Contact the MAHEC Registration Team at 828-257-4475 or registration@mahec.net.