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The 27th Annual National CASA Conference will take
place June 7-10, 2008 in Washington, DC. It is
a time to explore issues related to the current
state of abused and neglected children and learn what more
can be done to improve their lives.
Please click here
(33 KB PDF) for tips to make the most of your
conference experience.
Why Attend?
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More than 60 workshops and institutes offering
continued learning opportunities with top-notch
faculty
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New this year! Four designated workshop tracks:
Fundraising; Public Policy; Volunteer Skills and
Resources; and Cultural Competency
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Dedicated networking time built into the conference
schedule—as requested by past attendees
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Well known general session speakers
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Opportunity to network with more than 1,400 CASA/GAL
staff, board members, volunteers, judges, attorneys
and other child welfare professionals
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Exhibit hall filled with resources
Also this year, the CASA Meets Congress event
gives you an opportunity to make your voice heard on
Capitol Hill.
“The conference was great! It was inspirational
and has motivated me to take as much as I can back
to my program and implement.” ~2007 Conference
Attendee
Online
registration is closed. Limited on-site
registration will be available at the Omni Shoreham
during posted registration hours.
Conference Highlights
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New this year! Scholarships for volunteers, staff
and former foster youth
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Special rates and discounts for volunteers and
students
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One-stop shopping: register for the conference, book
your hotel room, get up-to-the-minute conference
details and learn how to make the most of your trip
to Washington, DC
Conference Theme and Goals
The theme of the 2008 conference is “How Are the
Children?” This is not only an important question
for each of us to ask, it is also one that CASA and
guardian ad litem volunteers are uniquely qualified
to answer.
Attendees of the 2008 National CASA Conference will
gain a greater understanding of their role in
improving the condition of abused and neglected
children and obtain tools to further advocate for
permanence to stop the cycle of abuse.
Conference Goals:
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Establish Awareness: Understand the current
condition of the children that we serve.
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Strengthen Volunteer Voices: Build skills and
acquire tools that will enhance your ability to
speak up for abused and neglected children.
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Understand Public Policy and Reform Efforts:
Increase your awareness of child welfare public
policy issues and reform efforts on the national
level.
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Develop Inclusive Practices: Expand your knowledge
and skills while exploring practices that enable us
to better serve all children in our communities and
continue the journey towards cultural competency.
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Renew Your Commitment: Fortify your spirit and
resolve to effect change through talking with and
listening to peers and presenters.
Email
staff@nationalcasa.org to join our email
distribution list and be notified about discounts
and registration information.
Thank you to our sponsors:
Platinum
Level Sponsors
Gold Level Sponsor
Bronze Level Sponsors
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