Partners in Care Summit 2023

2500 Legends Circle,Prattville AL 36066

17 April, 2023

Description

Join us as we partner together and welcome our guest speakers. Our 2023 Partners in Care Summit, is sponsored by Family Voices of Alabama and the Family to Family Health Information Center, in collaboration with Children's Rehabilitation Service (CRS).  This annual gathering is a great opportunity for learning, networking and interacting with others who care about children with special health care needs and their families! Monday, April 17th is for family members and self-advocates only. This year, we will open registration at 12:30 pm and begin with "Resources for families - Made in Alabama" at 1:15 pm. The day will include "Finding Time to Take Care of Yourself" from 2:45 pm to 4:45 pm. The day will close at 5:00 after closing remarks and evaluations.  Dinner will be on your own - a time to network with old and new friends.   Tuesday, April 19th, is designed for families of children and youth with special health care needs, self advocatess, and professionals who partner with them.  The conference will run from 8:00 am to 3:15PM.  A light breakfast and lunch will be available on Tuesday   Check www.familyvoicesal.org for updates on sessions. Note: Each attendee (including young adults/self advocates) must register separately. FAQs  Where can I contact the organizer with any questions? You may call 1-877-771-3862; please leave a message including your phone number and email, and we will get back to you.   What is the refund policy? Refunds may be requested up to April 10, 2023 Is there a charge for parking? No, free parking is available at the conference center. What is the attire for the conference? Professional/casual attire is fine.  Please bring a jacket if you tend to get cold in meeting rooms. Will CEU's be offered? Yes, CEU's have been applied for, for both nurses and social workers.  Certificates of attendance will also be available for other disciplines.  How can family members/youth request a scholarship? We ask that each family member pay the $25 Registration Fee, however, reimbursement for mileage and/or assistance with childcare costs is available. No onsite childcare is available.   Also, for those living outside the conference area, limited scholarships are offered on a first come/first served basis for hotel accomodations.  Attendance at all sessions on both days of the conference will be required.  PLEASE CONTACT Mattisa Moorer, Family Resource Specialist with Family Voices of AL at [email protected] or Susan Colburn at [email protected] to request/confirm a hotel scholarship and room reservation.  Will meals be provided?  Dinner will be "On Your Own" Monday night. A light breakfast and lunch will be available on Tuesday. What about hotel accomodations for other attendees? Please contact the Marriott Legends (334.290.1235), Courtyard by Marriott (334.290.1270), Holiday Inn Express & Suites (334.290.2970) or Hampton Inn & Suites (334.285.6767) and inquire about their government rate.