Trainings/Conferences

Oregon/Upcoming Conferences and Trainings

October 22-24, 2008, Eugene, Oregon

This regional conference will provide cutting-edge research, prevention strategies and intervention techniques to maximize child brain development. The goals for this conference are to: (1) present current research and prevention science on brain development of children ages zero through adolescence, and (2) provide evidence-based strategies and tools to promote healthy brain development aimed at children ages zero through adolescence and their families who are challenged by risk factors such as substance use, trauma, environment, violence and poverty.

Website:http://lanecounty.org/prevention/braindevelopment/
Flier: BrainConferencMarkTheDate.pdf

March 22-24, 2007, Eugene, Oregon

Lane County Health & Human Services and its community partners are planning the conference, " Substance Use and Brain Development: Impacts and Interventions ." This conference will provide participants with the latest cutting-edge research, prevention methods, and best intervention practices regarding the impact of maternal and paternal substance use on child brain development.

http://www.healthybraindevelopment.com

April 16 - 21, 2007, Oregon Convention Center - Portland, Oregon

16th National Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect: Protecting Children, Promoting Healthy Families, and Preserving Communities , Sponsored by the Children's Bureau's Office on Child Abuse and Neglect (OCAN) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Children, Youth and Families with the theme of promoting the idea of communities joining to establish collaborative relationships and strategies to prevent child maltreatment and provide responsive treatment and services. The goals of the conference include: Disseminating state-of-the-art information on research, practice, policy, and system reform; Facilitating the exchange of information across disciplines and among individuals, groups, and institutions; Reaching out to strengthen and sustain collaboration

http://www.pal-tech.com/cbconference/

May 11th, 2007, 9 am - 5 pm (sign-in 8:00-8:30), Douglas County Fairgrounds, Umpqua and Pacific Conference Halls, Roseburg, Oregon

Dr. Ira Chasnoff, MD Chicago pediatrician and researcher will share his findings on the impacts of prenatal substance exposure on infants and children and a successful model for community mobilization to address the issue. Join Dr. Chasnoff and your colleagues for a day of education and inspiration. Child welfare providers, substance abuse treatment agencies, juvenile and family court judges and attorneys, teachers, health occupation students, maternal and child health agencies, physicians, nurses, researchers, Tribal communities, community organizations serving youth and children, mental health providers, and others with an interest in this important topic are all welcome to attend. With generous community sponsorship we plan to offer this opportunity free of charge. Attendance will include conference materials, lunch, refreshments, and CME/CEU. Contact Marilyn at Douglas County Health and Social Services now to reserve your spot: 541-440-3563 or mjcarter@co.douglas.or.us.

http://www.co.douglas.or.us/dch