2023 Family Connections Conference

195 Russell Ave,Susanville CA 96130

18 March, 2023

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ABOUT THE EVENTParents, Caregivers and Educators- Join us for a special day! Raising children is the most rewarding, but also the most stressful job there is. The focus of the 2023 Family Connections Conference is to build resilience in parenting and childhood, connect with others, and discover activities to refresh and thrive as parents. Attendees can expect food, conversation, and memorable presentation's from local presenters. CONFERENCE ACTIVITIESACES Presentation & Activities: Discover resilience for you and your family through the understanding of ACES. Parent Café: An opportunity to connect, share and learn with other parents.  Resource Fair: Participants will get the chance to walk through our Resource Fair of local organizations and businesses who offer resources and services for families.  Door Prize Drawing: Caring for children is a thankless job so we want many of our conference participants to walk away with some amazing prizes as a way to honor what you do! Be sure to stay until the end of the day for a chance to win one of our many awesome door prizes! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:Who should attend this event? Parents, grandparents, foster parents, child care providers, educators, school staff, aunts, uncles, babysitters, and anyone who plays a care giving role in the life of a child of any age; infant through teenager. It takes a village to raise a child and this day is designed for anyone who is a part of a child's "village".   Will childcare be provided? Childcare will not be available for this event. Take the opportunity to get a babysitter and enjoy a day for YOU! Infants in arms are welcome.  Will food be provided? Yes, light morning refreshments and lunch will be provided. Lunch will be served with a vegetarian option available. Can I register at the door? Advance registration is highly preferred so that accurate seating, food, and materials can be prepared. However, walk-ins will not be turned away.  Anything else I should know? Dress comfortably.  And most importantly, bring a friend, relax and enjoy the day- YOU DESERVE IT! For questions or more information contact: Jessica Stading at [email protected] or call 530-253-1040. SPONSORING AGENCIES:The Family Connections Conference is a collaborative effort among many community organizations.  The 2023 Sponsoring Agencies and Planning Committee are: - Lassen Childcare Planning Council - Lassen County Child and Family Services - Lassen County Office of Education - Lassen HEART - Sierra Cascade Family Opportunities