Are you ready to take next steps in the transition from residential to family-based care?
Faith to Action have developed a 3-day in-person event for U.S.-based organizations serving orphaned and vulnerable children around the world. The purpose of this event is to enhance your learning and connections in the journey of transitioning from residential care to family-based care.
With interactive learning sessions, coaching from seasoned child welfare professionals with experience around the world, and peer-to-peer learning, the Transition Connection event will equip you with the knowledge and connections to take your next steps in the transition process.
Schedule:
Dates:
- April 16 – 18, 2024 – Dallas
DAY 1
- Session 1: What is Family-based Care? Consultation Session
- Session 2: What is a Transition?
- Session 3: How are Children Reintegrated into Families? Consultation Session Group Dinner
DAY 2
- Session 4: Considering New Programming Consultation Session
- Session 5: Developing Buy-in
- Session 6: Staff Capacity Building
- Session 7: Stakeholder Engagement Consultation Session Group Dinner
DAY 3
- Panel Discussion with Transition Champions
- Session 8: Developing A Strategic Plan
- Final Consultation
- Group Presentation
Cost:
An individual’s participation in a Transition Connection event is valued at $1,000 but is offered free of charge to qualifying organizations, thanks to the generosity of our donor, First Fruit, Inc. The event also includes daily lunch, dinner, coffee breaks, and materials. Participants will need to pay for travel and lodging.