2008 Ohio Independent Living Summit

Photos from the Summit
Photos by Heidi Von Harringa

Date, Time, Location

Friday & Saturday, October 3-4, 2008

Columbus Renaissance Hotel

50 N. 3rd Street

Columbus, Ohio

Conference Information Flyer
Download

Background
Beginning in 2007, OACCA has partnered with several organizations to host a summit for and by youth aging out of foster care. Partners include: Public Children Services Association of Ohio, Foster Care Alumni Association, Ohio Family Care Association, and the Ohio Independent Living Association. The summit creates an environment for foster care youth and alumni to dialogue with child welfare professionals, and exchange insights about competencies needed to live a healthy, safe and productive life as an adult. We celebrate and promote current “Best Practices in Ohio” and offer practical information for participants to apply in their work and/or personal lives.

Cost
■ Youth in foster care age 15 or older: Free
■ Emancipated youth up to age 23: Free
■ Foster parents who bring eligible youth age 15-23: Free
■ Agency Staff and All Other Individuals: $50
Note: We cannot accept personal checks or credit cards. Cancellations prior to September 19 will be refunded, minus a $10 cancellation fee. We are unable to offer refunds after September 26.

Workshops
Download workshop descriptions and presenter information

Continuing Education Units
7 hours of Counselor and Social Worker CEUs available

Summit Goals
■ Prepare foster care youth with the tools they need to successfully transition into adulthood
■ Support foster parents and child welfare professionals in their roles of guiding youth and equipping young people in and from foster care to lead successful adult lives
■ Promote best practices in Ohio, including the use of Chafee and TANF IL funding

Who Should Attend?
■ Child welfare and independent living professionals
■ Current and former foster youth
■ Foster parents

Accomodations
The Columbus Renaissance Hotel is offering a discounted room rate of $109 until 5pm on September 12. Use discount code "CCA".
■ Reserve a discounted King bed room online
■ Reserve a discounted 2 Queen bed room online
■ You may also call to make reservations: 614-228-5050

Columbus Renaissance Hotel
50 North Third Street, Columbus, OH
614-228-5050

Youth Scholarships
■ Information
■ Application

Parking
■ Discounted parking rate of $10 per day per vehicle for guests with sleeping room reservations at the Columbus Renaissance Hotel
■ Valet available at hotel; nearby local lots available



	2008 Ohio Independent Living Summit Summit Flyer Download Schedule of Events and Workshop Descriptions Download Youth Scholarships Information Application	2008 Ohio Independent Living Summit Photos from the Summit Photos by Heidi Von Harringa Date, Time, Location Friday & Saturday, October 3-4, 2008 Columbus Renaissance Hotel 50 N. 3rd Street Columbus, Ohio Conference Information Flyer Download Background Beginning in 2007, OACCA has partnered with several organizations to host a summit for and by youth aging out of foster care. Partners include: Public Children Services Association of Ohio, Foster Care Alumni Association, Ohio Family Care Association, and the Ohio Independent Living Association. The summit creates an environment for foster care youth and alumni to dialogue with child welfare professionals, and exchange insights about competencies needed to live a healthy, safe and productive life as an adult. We celebrate and promote current “Best Practices in Ohio” and offer practical information for participants to apply in their work and/or personal lives. Cost ■ Youth in foster care age 15 or older: Free ■ Emancipated youth up to age 23: Free ■ Foster parents who bring eligible youth age 15-23: Free ■ Agency Staff and All Other Individuals: $50 Note: We cannot accept personal checks or credit cards. Cancellations prior to September 19 will be refunded, minus a $10 cancellation fee. We are unable to offer refunds after September 26. Workshops Download workshop descriptions and presenter information Continuing Education Units 7 hours of Counselor and Social Worker CEUs available Summit Goals ■ Prepare foster care youth with the tools they need to successfully transition into adulthood ■ Support foster parents and child welfare professionals in their roles of guiding youth and equipping young people in and from foster care to lead successful adult lives ■ Promote best practices in Ohio, including the use of Chafee and TANF IL funding Who Should Attend? ■ Child welfare and independent living professionals ■ Current and former foster youth ■ Foster parents Accomodations The Columbus Renaissance Hotel is offering a discounted room rate of $109 until 5pm on September 12. Use discount code "CCA". ■ Reserve a discounted King bed room online ■ Reserve a discounted 2 Queen bed room online ■ You may also call to make reservations: 614-228-5050 Columbus Renaissance Hotel 50 North Third Street, Columbus, OH 614-228-5050 Youth Scholarships ■ Information ■ Application Parking ■ Discounted parking rate of $10 per day per vehicle for guests with sleeping room reservations at the Columbus Renaissance Hotel ■ Valet available at hotel; nearby local lots available
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