2020 Voices for Children Conference
April 3-4, 2020 at the Embassy Suites in Norman
The Oklahoma CASA Association is pleased to invite you to the 2020 conference, Voices for Children, April 3-4, 2020. This two-day conference is packed with great speakers and new information which will motivate and inspire while supporting and enhancing the work you do with children and families. Conference registration is open to anyone who wishes to attend (CASA, PARB, OKDHS, Law Enforcement, etc.) but seating is limited, so register early.
Please join us this year in greeting old friends and making new ones as we share ideas and gain insight. At the bottom of this page, you will see the agenda, information about our keynote speaker and workshop topics. Below is a link for registration – an email address will be needed for registration. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the CASA office at 1-800-742-2272. Thank you!
PARB Members can register by emailing the PARB office here or by calling 405-606-4924.Registration Fees
Registration is for both Friday and Saturday and includes lunch and snacks on Friday and breakfast on Saturday.
CASA Attendees
Early Bird $100 (ends 2/29)
Regular $120
Non-CASA Attendees
Early Bird $120 (ends 2/29)
Regular $150
Refunds: We regret that Oklahoma CASA has a No Refund policy and cannot refund credit cards or checks.
PARB Members please register by contacting the state PARB office at 405-606-4924.
Interested in being a vendor? Download a registration form here.Friday, April 3, 2020
8:30am – Registration
10:00am-11:30am – Guest Speaker: Kris Wilson-Williams
12:00pm - 1:00pm – Lunch
1:15pm-2:15pm – Breakout Sessions
2:30pm-3:30pm – Breakout Sessions
3:30pm-4:00pm – Networking Break
4:00pm-5:00pm – Breakout Sessions
Saturday, April 4, 2020
7:30am – Registration8:30am-9:30am – Volunteer Recognition Breakfast
9:45am-10:45am – Breakout Sessions
11:00am-12:00pm – Breakout Sessions
See below for topics to be presented at this year's conference.
Friday Topics Include:
LGBTQ+, Kris Wilson-Williams (opening)
Hiden in Plain Sight: An interactive display that offers adults insights into current trends in youth substance abuse, drug paraphernalia, concealment of illicit drugs and alcohol.
Zero to Five (Child Development Milestones and Available Services), Robyn Sears and Vicki Land
Self Care
Victims of Crime Compensation, Tina Harman
Educational Advocacy
Human Trafficking
Court Report Writing (CASA)
Foster Parent Rights, Linque Gillett
Foster Youth Panel
Judge Panel
New PARB Member Training
Optima for CASA Staff
Saturday Topics Include:
Foster Youth Panel
"Gender", Kris Wilson-Williams
Zero to Five (Child Development Milestones and Available Services), Robyn Sears and Vicki Land
Self Care
Court Report Writing (CASA)
Educational Advocacy
Foster Parent Rights, Linque Gillett
Optima for CASA Staff
April 3rd is Wear Blue & Take a Selfie Day
Friday, April 3, 2020, is the day to wear blue to support Child Abuse Prevention Month. Be sure to wear blue to show your support. #OKWearsBlue
Where
Embassy Suites Conference Center Norman2501 Conference Drive
Norman, OK 73069
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