NPCL IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF THE: 10TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL FATHERHOOD CONFERENCE:
Reconnecting Fathers to Families, At Home & Abroad
WORKSHOPS ARE NOW POSTED!
Our 10th Anniversary Conference will be held June 10-13, 2008, at
Gallaudet University Kellogg Conference Hotel, 800 Florida Ave, NE, Washington, DC 20002.
We invite you to join us in celebrating 10 years of building strong families!
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The 10th Annual International Fatherhood Conference, hosted by the National Partnership for Community Leadership (NPCL) and its sponsors, will include 3 days of parenting workshops, recognition ceremonies and powerful addresses from influential leaders in the fatherhood field from around the world.
This 10th Anniversary conference event will take place June 10-13, 2008, at Gallaudet University Kellogg Conference Hotel, Washington, DC.
The conference will enable all who attend to gain a better understanding of the status of fragile families and responsible fatherhood issues in our nation and around the world. Join us at the 10th Annual International Fatherhood Conference in Washington DC, to learn and contribute to the betterment of child welfare by promoting responsible fatherhood and sound youth development.
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Awards:
Spirit of Father Award Recipients:
Ken Griffey, Sr., Baseball Great, Cincinnati Reds, Richard Turner, Extreme Home Makeover Winner
Charles A. Ballard Award
Gilbert Coleman, Mayor’s Office of Philadelphia
Ron Mincy Award
Linda Mellgren, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, Department of Health and Human Services, and Elaine Sorensen, Principal Research Associate, Urban Instutite.
Favorite Fathers:
Recognizes men nominated by family members and community members for being outstanding role-models in their communities and household. Know a Great Dad? Share his story with us and nominate him today!
Conference Sponsors:
We are sponsored by the Annie E. Case foundation, the Concerned Black Men National Organization, The Morehouse College Research Institute, The District of Columbia Department of Human Services, and the Georgia Department of Labor
Links:
Visit our other website for information about upcoming workshops and trainings offered by NPCL: National Youth Development Practitioners Workshop begins July 15, 2008!
Master Trainer Institute, fall session, August 11-14, 2008.
Conference Location:
Galluadet University Kellogg Conference Hotel, 800, Florida Avenue, NE, Washington, DC 20002
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You can Register Online by downloading our Download A Registration Form. For your convenience, Exhibitor Request forms/Nomination forms/Scholarship Applications are in Microsoft Word format.
For all additional information& Favorite Father Nominations email: jjconferencecoordinator@gmail.com
QUESTIONS? Please contact Jasmin Johnson at (202) 429-2027 or jjconferencecoordinator@gmail.com
*Please be sure to note all specified deadlines on applications*
PLEASE CHECK THIS PAGE PERIODICALLY FOR CONFERENCE UPDATES
WE HOPE TO SEE YOU IN DC!
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 Greetings IFC Family and Newcomers!
I have been looking forward to this year's anniversary conference for quite some time. We have an excellent array of guest speakers and are looking forward to featuring power-packed and informative workshops. For those who may not be familiar with our annual conference, the International Fatherhood Conference brings together policy makers, researchers, and practitioners from around the world concerned with improving the well-being of children through increased father involvement and strengthened families.
This year’s conference theme is, “Reconnecting Fathers to Families: At Home and Abroad.” The conference theme reflects the conference’s international focus established 10 years ago, emphasizing the need to strengthen father involvement and improve child well-being around the world. In the end, children will be the primary beneficiaries of our success in helping men and fathers connect and reconnect in building strong families.
The 10th Annual International Fatherhood Conference will offer 40 workshops, which have been designed to help people be effective service providers and parents to children.
Also, the conference will recognize 50 fathers who have been outstanding role models to their children and families and exemplary community members from across the country as Favorite Fathers of 2008. The highlight of the conference will be the Spirit of Fatherhood Awards Banquet and Gala. This year’s keynote Banquet Speaker will be Melvin White, Esq., President of the District of Columbia Bar Association. The banquet will take place on Wednesday, June 11, 2008, at 7:30 p.m. in the conference hotel ballroom.
Thanks in advance for your consideration and we look forward to seeing you in June!
Sincerely,
Jeffery M. Johnson, President |
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