Saturday, September 20, 2014 University of Michigan – Dearborn 19000 Hubbard Drive, Fairlane Center North, Quad E
Sponsored by: Child’s Hope Great Start Collaborative Wayne Save Our Children Coalition University of Michigan - Dearborn
Highlighted Summit offerings...
Keynote: Janiva Magness, “Becoming a Miracle: Our fate does not have to be our destiny”
National Spokesperson-Casey Family, Ambassador –Foster Care Alumni of America Ms. Magness is both a Detroit native and a product of childhood hardship. Ms. Magness, a renowned blues singer, will share her success in overcoming her childhood hardships. Her presentation will inspire Summit participants.
Plenary: Cara Weiler, LMSW “The Ingredients to Raising Resilient Children”
Ms. Weiler is a state licensed social worker and is affiliated with the Children’s Trauma Center. Ms. Weiler provides education and training to encourage trauma-informed system change in agencies and communities. She will present practical concepts/supportive factors for fostering resilience, highlight the effects of unaddressed trauma, and identify components of best practice models that could contribute to the development of a resilient child.
Panel: Youth United Chairs: Brittany Horton, DWMHA; and Danita Echols, MSW, Foster Care Alumna & Advocate
Our panel of young adults will share their experiences and what has enabled them to overcome the obstacles that have threatened their growth and development. This presentation by young adults who have been in foster care is an opportunity for conference attendees to witness the hope and optimism these panelists convey.
*Panel Moderator: Janiva Magness
Summit 2014 Schedule
8:00a
Registration/Networking/ Breakfast
8:45a
Welcome - Dean Janosky, UM-D
Remarks - Thomas Karnes, Exchange Clubs of America
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