Champions 4 Children Conference

The Champions 4 Children conference is focused on educating the community and professionals in recognizing the signs, symptoms and effects of child abuse.  As well as how to respond to outcries of child abuse.  This is also a networking opportunity to come together as a community and help each other work towards the prevention of child abuse. The individuals in attendance will range from law enforcement, CPS, FBI, Educators, Children Advocacy Personnel, Nurses, Prosecution, parents and community members. There will also be an opportunity to sign up for offsite trainings such as the Stewards of Children/Darkness to Light training available to all members of the community in the Permian Basin.

Topics:
• Family Fued: Legal Requirements and Procedures
• Children with Problematic Sexual Behavior: Who are they and how can we help?
• Abusive Head Trauma
• Child Abuse: Skin Findings
• Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect
• Case Studies
• Human Trafficking

Keynote Speakers:
• Karla Soloman – From Victim to Advocate
• Cary Cain

The Champions 4 Children Conference is an approved provider for continuing education credits.  CEU’s will be offered by Midland Memorial Hospital. Social work CEU’s will be provided by Midland Independent School District. TCOLE hours provided by Odessa Police Academy. Certificates will be sent by mail after the conference.

Breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack will be provided and included in the cost of the registration fee.

For more information, please email Amanda Allen at amanda@hhac.org

View Flyer HERE

The Champions 4 Children Conference is hosted by Harmony Home Children’s Advocacy Center and partially funded by United Way of Odessa.