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CWLA invites New Generation PRIDE Model of Practice licensed agencies to participate in a training program that prepares participants to implement the New Generation PRIDE Model of Practice. This model addresses the challenge of recruiting and supporting competent and committed resource parents. We will demonstrate how to integrate the competencies resource parents must have with the PRIDE preparation and assessment/approval process. This approach helps ensure continuity between what prospective resource parents are recruited, prepared, and approved to do and expectations after children join their families.
Participants who complete this course, both the in-person and virtual training, will be prepared to facilitate the FosterPRIDE/AdoptPRIDE preservice preparation and assessment program with prospective foster and adoptive parents, and to use the tools included in the PRIDE Model of Practice in the ongoing teamwork with foster and adoptive parents.
Who are the participants? Participants should be newly hired staff from PRIDE licensed agencies who work in the foster care and adoption programs, and staff from new PRIDE licensed agencies who work in the foster care and adoption programs. This training will be capped at 25 participants.
Training Registration Fee for CWLA Members, $700; for Non-Members, $800. Includes individual registrant’s participation in: (1) three in-person and two virtual training days of strategies and techniques to implement the New Generation In-person/Online edition of the PRIDE Model of Practice; (2) the online clusters of twelve courses, and (3) the training management system on FosterParentCollge.com. Please note: registrants should complete online courses prior to the training.
Required Training Materials: PRIDE Model of Practice license holders have access to materials electronically and participants must have printed copies of required materials for the training. Required materials needed for the training include: Foster PRIDE/Adopt PRIDE Facilitator’s Guide and PRIDEbook (resource materials for prospective resource parents).
Cost for Hybrid Training CEUs for CWLA Members, $50; for Non-Members, $75. 21 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available for the implementation training, provided through NASW – Washington State Chapter. 24 additional CEUs (2 per online course) are available for the 12 online courses at an additional cost: CWLA Members, $40; Non-Members, $75. This is a special add-on rate, at a significant discount, and only available for registrants receiving the hybrid training CEUs.
Among child welfare service and program goals is the achievement of children and youth’s educational progress to match their potential and needs. Educational success of children and youth in the child welfare system depends, in part, on the collective efforts and collaboration of caregivers (foster, adoptive, and kinship), social workers, and agency management to address challenges and strategies for success.
CWLA is pleased to invite you to join us for this engaging skill-building opportunity that will share how to improve school experiences and long-term outcomes for children who have experienced trauma. Participants in this training will:
- Develop an understanding of common barriers to educational access and engagement for youth who have experienced trauma.
- Learn practical strategies for cultivating resilience at home that will lead to improved school performance.
- Advance their knowledge of the education system and supports available to children with special needs and circumstances.
- Expand their collaboration and advocacy toolkits to ensure children and youth have access to high quality schooling.
This training is appropriate for caregivers (foster, adoptive, and kinship) and social workers who have an interest and responsibility to better support children and youth in school as well as their educational achievement.
Using case examples, discussion, skill-building exercises, and opportunities for Q&A, this training draws on the latest research in trauma and learning. The following topics will be covered during the (4) four two-hour individual training sessions:
- Session 1: Common School Challenges for Learners Who Have Experienced Trauma and Best Practice in Trauma-Informed Education
Trainer: Gwen Bass, PhD
Dr. Bass focuses on engaging teachers, families, and the community of support professionals around children to improve school experiences and long-term outcomes. She uses her research and expertise to enhance opportunities for students who are marginalized and improve educational access and outcomes for children with learning differences. Dedicated to training teachers, social workers, and parents so they can collaborate to support children in schools, she is particularly interested in serving children who are the most vulnerable, including youth with disabilities and youth in foster care. As an education consultant, she frequently presents on inclusive classroom practices, behavior management, child development, child welfare systems, parent education, measurement and evaluation of social emotional skills in schools, and trauma-sensitive teaching. Dr. Bass is the former Director of the Teacher Leadership Division, Professional and Graduate Education at Mount Holyoke College. She spent nearly 10 years in pre-K-12 schools as an early childhood educator, special education teacher, and school counselor. She is the author of the recently released publication titled, Immaculate Misconception: A Story of Biology and Belonging.
Training Registration Fee for CWLA Organizational Members $300; for Individual Members $325; for Non-Members $350
Training CEUs for CWLA Members $25; for Non-Members $35
Eight (8) Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available for the four training sessions, provided through NASW – Washington State Chapter. Participants must submit session evaluations and quizzes to receive CEUs.
10% Discount Available for Group of 5 or More Training Registrations*
*Registrations must be completed at the same time as a group for the “10% for 5 or More” discount to apply and is only applicable for new training registrations. Contact memberservices@cwla.org for assistance with a group registration.
FREE, In-person suicide prevention training and resources for children, adolescents, parents and caregivers.
The 2023 Health Summit: Advancing Population Health, Equity and Well-Being is an exciting conference dedicated to exploring innovative approaches and strategies to improve the health and well-being of our communities.
The Louisiana Center for Health Equity, in collaboration with the Louisiana Department of Health, Pennington Biomedical Research Center and additional partners, is pleased to announce the 2023 Health Summit: Advancing Population Health, Equity and Well-Being. The Summit will open on Tuesday, October 3 at 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM and resume on Wednesday, October 4 at 8:30 AM until 3:30 PM with breaks, including a lunch break.
The 2023 Health Summit will focus on population health, as women and children are severely impacted in Louisiana. The overall purpose of the health summit is to expand collaboration and engagement on LA40by2030, our bold vision of improving health outcomes and the quality of life for Louisiana children and families. The ultimate goal of our collective work is for Louisiana to rank in the top 40 for health outcomes by 2030. This work includes identifying, developing, and promoting practices and policies to support children and families.
Keynote Speakers Announced
We are proud to announce that the 2023 Health Summit distinguished opening keynote speaker will be Camara P. Jones, MD, MPH, PhD, a family physician, epidemiologist, and Past President of the American Public Health Association whose work focuses on naming, measuring, and addressing the impacts of racism on the health and well-being of our nation and the world.
Jahmal Miller, MHA, DHL, an internationally recognized leader and expert on issues pertaining to health care, public health, health equity, mental health and public policy, will serve as morning session keynote speaker.
LaQuandra Nesbitt, MD, MPH, a highly sought-after expert in population health and wellness with over a decade of experience leading population health initiatives in governmental public health agencies will be the closing keynote speaker.
Scroll down to view the preliminary program schedule.
This summit will bring together leading voices on improving the health and well-being of women, children and families. Healthcare professionals, service providers, insurers, researchers, educators, faith-based and non-profit organizations and businesses, as well as policymakers, local and state elected officials, advocates, community health leaders, and the general public will convene to work together on developing key strategies and promoting alignment and collaboration to support better health outcomes across Louisiana.
NEW: Pre-Conference Workshop with Dr. Camara P. Jones – Confronting Racism Denial: Tools for Naming Racism and Moving to Action
Register now for a pre-conference workshop with Camara Jones, MD, MPH, PhD. entitled Confronting Racism Denial: Tools for Naming Racism and Moving to Action on Tuesday, October 3rd from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM at PBRC Conference Center in Baton Rouge. $45/person in advance.
Known for her allegories on “race” and racism which enable inclusive dialogue on critical public health issues, Dr. Jones is a family physician, epidemiologist, and Past President of the American Public Health Association (APHA). As President of APHA (2016), Dr. Jones launched a National Campaign Against Racism. The initiative catalyzed the first of what are now 260 declarations by local jurisdictions (city councils, county commissions, and state legislatures) across 41 U.S. states and the District of Columbia that “Racism is a public health crisis.”
Racism is a roadblock to achieving racial equity in the United States, yet many people are in denial of its continued existence and profoundly negative impacts on the health and well-being of the nation. And even those who acknowledge that racism exists sometimes feel ill-equipped to say the word “racism” out loud or take action to address it. Dr. Jones aims to inspire and equip participants to engage in anti-racism as a sustained process with three tasks: 1) name racism, 2) ask “How is racism operating here?”, and 3) organize and strategize to act.
Hotel and Lodging Information
Arrangements for lodging for the 2023 Health Summit have been made with the following hotel:
Crown Plaza Hotel, 4728 Constitution Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA, Telephone: 225-930-0106
To reserve your room for October 2 and 3 at a rate of $106.00 per night, please use code CHE until September 22 or sold out.
Sponsorship and Partnership Opportunities Available
Partnership opportunities are available. Sponsorships start at $2500. For sponsorship and partnership opportunities, please contact Alma at alma@lahealthequity.org
Continuing Education Opportunities
As an incentive, we are pursuing continuing education credits for physicians, nurses, attorneys, and social workers.
Additional details will be forthcoming.
Registration Information
Early Bird registration rate – $75 until August 25 or until sold out. First come first serve.
Preconference Workshop – $45 in advance until sold out.
Sponsor a community member – $100 through September 21
Regular rate – $100 through September 21
Student rate- $75 through September 21
Resource tables for nonprofit community organizations – $500 through September 15 or until sold out.
Group rate – 10% discount minimum of 5 through September 21
Should you have any questions or like additional information, please e-mail us at info@lahealthequity.org.
Thank you.
2023 Health Summit Planning Team
Preliminary Schedule and Agenda
Day One: Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Pre-Conference Workshop
8:30 AM – Registration Opens – $45/person
9 AM – 12:00 PM
Confronting Racism Denial: Tools for Naming Racism and Moving to Action
Distinguished Speaker: Camara Jones, MD, MPH, PhD, Adjunct Professor, Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University and Senior Fellow and Adjunct Associate Professor, Morehouse School of Medicine and Commissioner, O’Neill-Lancet Commission on Racism, Structural Discrimination, and Global Health
2023 Health Summit: Advancing Population Health, Equity and Well-Being
12:30 PM- Registration Opens
1:00 – 2:20 PM Opening Plenary
The Connection of Population Health, Health Equity, and the Social Determinants of Health
Flint D. Mitchell, Ph.D., Public Health Advisor, Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Public Health, Bureau of Planning and Performance and Robyn Merrick, Vice President External Affairs and University Relations, Southern University, Summit Hosts
Welcome: John Kirwan, MSc, PhD, FACSM, Executive Director, Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Summit Opening: Alma Stewart Allen, RN, MS, CCHC, President & Founder, Louisiana Center for Health Equity
Opening Remarks: Doris Brown, MS, MEd, Assistant Secretary Office of Public Health, Louisiana Department of Health and Hospital
Distinguished Keynote Address: “Achieving Health Equity: Habits of Mind for Social Justice Warriors”
Camara Jones, MD, MPH, PhD, Adjunct Professor, Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University and Senior Fellow and Adjunct Associate Professor, Morehouse School of Medicine and Commissioner, O’Neill-Lancet Commission on Racism, Structural Discrimination, and Global Health
2:20 – 2:30 PM Break
2:30 – 3:35 PM Session 1
Economic, Community, and Clinical Impacts of Maternal Child Health
Renee Antoine, Executive Director, Governor’s Office of Women’s Policy, Moderator
Speakers:
William G. Hudson, MS, MPH, Vice President Public Health Business Development, Qualtrics
Myra Richardson, Chief Development Officer, Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Frankie Robertson, MPA, Founder and President, Amandla Group
Terri Thomas, MD, Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialist, Associates in Women’s Health and Woman’s Central Clinic
3:35 – 3:45 PM Break
3:45– 4:50 PM Session 2
2A – The Cultural Constructs of Chronic Diseases
Jennifer Caldwell, MPH, PhD, Director of Public Health Genomics and Health Equity Laboratory, Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Moderator
Speakers:
Tyra Gross, MPH, PhD, Associate Professor, Public Health, Xavier University of Louisiana
Rhoda Reddix, PhD, Associate Professor, Population Health Management, Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
Ursula White, PhD, Assistant Professor-Research, Physiology of Human Adipose Tissue, Pennington Biomedical Research Center
2B – Community Safety from a Public Health Perspective
Flitcher R. Bell, JD, Community Advocate, Moderator
Speakers:
Jennifer Avegno, MD, Director, New Orleans Health Department
Davante Lewis, Commissioner District 3, Louisiana Public Service Commission
Gregory Rattler, Jr., CEO/Executive Director, Silverback Society
Gina Womack, Co-Founder & Executive Director, Families and Friends of Louisiana’s Incarcerated Children
4:50 – 5:30 PM Exhibit Booths & Networking Reception
Remarks: Torrie Harris, Dr. PH, MPH, Assistant Secretary, Office on Women’s Health & Community Health, Louisiana Department of Health
Entertainment:
What is a Woman? And What Rights Do American Women Really Have? Written by Aileen A. Hendricks, PhD, A Production of Louisiana Voices of Women (LA VOW) Theatre Company
5:30PM Day One Wrap Up
Day Two: Wednesday, October 4, 2023
8:30 AM Registration Opens
9:00 AM Morning Plenary
Flint D. Mitchell, PhD, Public Health Advisor, Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Public Health, Bureau of Planning and Performance and Robyn Merrick, Vice President External Affairs and University Relations, Southern University, Summit Hosts
The Impact of Trauma in Women and Children’s Behavioral Health
Alfreda Tillman Bester, Esq., MBA, Southern University Law Center, Moderator
Speakers:
Joy Osofsky, PhD, Professor of Pediatrics, Psychiatry, and Public Health Head, Division of Pediatric Mental Health, LSU School of Medicine
Stacy Overstreet, PhD, Professor of Psychology, Tulane University
Jennifer Scott, PhD, LCSW, Associate Professor, School of Social Work, Louisiana State University
Rochelle Head-Dunham, MD, FAPA, Executive and Medical Director, Metropolitan Human Services District- Louisiana Department of Health
10:30 AM Session 3
Evolving Health Equity in Health Systems and Public Policy
Ashraf Esmail, PhD, Associate Professor and Program Coordinator Criminal Justice/Sociology, Director for the Center for Racial Justice, Barron Hilton Criminal Justice Endowed Professor, Dillard University, Moderator
Keynote Speaker: Jahmal Miller, MHA, DHL, Chief Administrative Officer, Dignity Health Mercy Medical Group and President & Founder of Aequitas Innovations, Inc., Health Equity Influencer
11:45 – 12:15 PM Lunch (30 min)
12:15 -1:00 PM Exhibit Booths & Networking Session
1:00 – 2:10 PM Session 4
Strategies and Actions to Improve Maternal Health and Reduce Maternal Morbidity and Mortality
Kheri Monks, The Preemie Mom Coach, LLC, Moderator
Speakers:
Veronica Gillispie-Bell, MD, MAS, FACOG, Medical Director, Louisiana Perinatal Quality Collaborative and Pregnancy Associated Mortality Review
Susan Perez, PhD, MPH, Research Consultant, Reproductive Health Impact
Portia Witt, LCSW, Counselor. LSU PhD Candidate, Always Hope for a Better You
Robert T. Maupin Jr., MD, FACOG, Associate Dean, Office of Diversity & Community Engagement, Section Head, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Warren C. Plauche’ Professor of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, School of Medicine, LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans
Victoria Williams, DHA, LMSW, CBS, Doula, Member-owner & Advocacy Lead, Birthmark Doula Collective
2:10 – 2:20 PM Break
2:20 – 3:20 PM Closing Session
Advancing Population Health: Challenges and Strategies
Peggy A. Honoré, DHA, MHA, Professor of Health Policy & Systems Management AmeriHealth Caritas-General Russel Honoré Endowed Professor, LSU Health Sciences Center School of Public Health and School of Medicine, Moderator
Keynote Speaker: LaQuandra S. Nesbitt, MD, MPH, Executive Director, Center for Population Health Sciences and Health Equity, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, George Washington University
3:20 PM Closing Remarks
Alma Stewart Allen, RN, MS, CCHC, President & Founder, Louisiana Center for Health Equity
3:30 PM Summit Closing
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