Research: The Foundation for Best Practices

Conference Keynote Speakers

Tuesday Opening Plenary

TBA

Tuesday Champion for Children Luncheon Keynote Address

Mike Artell
“Laughter - The Best Medicine”
Mike Artell is an award-winning children’s book author, illustrator and
TV cartoonist. Mike’s body of work includes more than 35 nationally-
recognized picture books, wordplay books, how-to books and non-
fiction books. Many of Mike’s books have been award-winners. Most
recently, Mike’s book, PETITE ROUGE - A Cajun Red Riding Hood was
named by the National Association of Elementary School Principals as
its 2009 Read Aloud Book of the Year. In a typical year, Mike visits
with more than 13,000 students at 50+ schools across the U.S. where
he shares his techniques for thinking, writing and drawing more crea-
tively with students and teachers.

Wednesday Closing Reception Keynote Address

Linda Chamberlain, Ph.D.

“An Integrated Approach to Childhood Exposure to Violence and Implications for
Brain Development”
Dr. Chamberlain, an epidemiologist specializing in childhood exposure
to violence and brain development, is the founding director of the
Alaska Family Violence Prevention Project and a consultant for the
Family Violence Prevention Fund. An internationally renowned keynote
speaker, Dr. Chamberlain is known for her ability to translate science
into practical information with diverse audiences. Her passionate belief
that everyone can make a difference conveys a message of hope and
opportunity.

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 Agenda
Monday, March 1
9:00 - 9:30 a.m. Conference Registration Opens
Pre-Conference Summit For Parenting
Educators Registration (LAPEN)
9:30– 5:00 p.m. Advanced Training Institutes
(Additional fee required for LAPEN, see appropriate
box on registration form)
LAPEN Summit
Keynote: Dr. Jennifer Wyatt Kaminski

Tuesday, March 2
8:00 - 8:30 a.m. Conference Registration Continues
8:30 - 10:00 a.m. Breakfast & Opening Plenary Session
10:00 - 10:30 a.m. Break / View Exhibits
10:30 - 12:00 p.m. Session A: Concurrent Workshops
12:00 - 2:00 p.m. Champions for Children Awards Luncheon
Keynote Speaker: Mike Artell
2:15 - 3:45 p.m. Session B: Concurrent Workshops
3:45 - 4:00 p.m. Break / View Exhibits

4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Session C: Concurrent Workshops

Wednesday, March 3
8:00 - 8:30 a.m. Conference Registration Continues
8:30 - 10:00 a.m. Session D: Concurrent Workshops
10:00 - 10:30 a.m. Break / View Exhibits
10:30 - 12:00 p.m. Session E: Concurrent Workshops
12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Lunch on Your Own

1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Session F: Concurrent Workshops

3:00 - 3:30 p.m. Break / View Exhibits

3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Closing Reception

Keynote Speaker: Linda Chamberlain, Ph.D.

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 Advanced Training Institutes
PCA Louisiana is offering day long advanced training institutes as part of the expanded
conference offerings. These courses are designed specifically to help professionals work-
ing with maltreated children and their families acquire skills that will allow them to better
understand the legal and ethical issues that exist in this field, as well as to identify evi-
dence-based prevention curriculum and newly emerging treatment models.

Monday, March 1, 2009

9:30 a.m.— 4:30 p.m.

Advanced Training Institute I: Legal and Ethics Course

9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Legal and Ethical Issues in Counseling and Social Work
Vera Triplett, Ph.D.

12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Lunch On Your Own

1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ethics and Professionalism for Those Working in the Field of
Child Maltreatment
Mary Widmann, JD, Bureau of General Counsel, Department
of Social Services
Kate Dowling
Amanda Koloski

Advanced Training Institute II: Best Practices Course

9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. TBA (Pending Confirmation)

12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Lunch On Your Own

1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Darkness to Light: Stewards of Children

Debbie Richardson & Rob Carlisle, LPC, LMFT

An evidence-based sexual abuse prevention training that edu

cates adults to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to
child sexual abuse.

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 Do your clients know that
help is available?
KIDLINE, a service provided by
Prevent Child Abuse Louisiana, is a
statewide toll-free hotline offering crisis
intervention, support, parenting
information and referrals to
community resources.

Available from 8am to 8pm every day.

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 LAPEN Third Annual Summit
for Parent Educators
Monday, March 1, 2010
Astor Ballroom

From Research to Practice:

Developing More Effective Parenting Programs
Registration: 9:00-9:30am Program: 9:30am-4:00pm

Welcome and LAPEN Overview

From Research to Practice I, Dr. J. Kaminski and Dr. L. Robinson, CDC*

Networking Lunch

From Research to Practice II, Dr. J. Kaminski and Dr. L. Robinson, CDC*

LAPEN Assessment Tool and Professional Development Portfolio

*Jennifer Wyatt Kaminski, PhD and Lara Robinson, PhD, MPH will provide PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS
and LESSONS LEARNED from CDC research projects related to parenting programs, with topics
including: retention of parents; positive parenting; effective parent-child communication about sexuality;
cultural norms and preventing child maltreatment; as well as an overview of free CDC parenting
resources. In the second session, they will discuss effective components of parenting programs and help
participants apply these components to their programs and curriculums.

Drs. Kaminski and Robinson are part of the Child Development Studies Team at the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention. Dr. Kaminski conducts and consults on prevention research related to child
development, and Dr. Robinson is involved in prevention research and policy work related to child
development and parenting.

Note: CEUS have been applied for. The Summit cost is $25 with lunch prior to February
5. After February 5 you must register onsite. Onsite payment is $30; lunch will not be
included with onsite registration.

LAPEN Guidance Team

J. Richard Bassett, LCSW Deborah W. Jones, MBA Eileen Sonnier, MA
Nonpublic Schools, Early Childhood Development Parents as Teachers, YWCA Greater Baton Rouge Advanced Consulting Group, Inc.
Program, Office of Community Programs, Office of the
Governor Barbara LeBlanc, LCSW Jean M. Valliere, LCSW
The Parenting Center at Maternal and Child Health
Melanie Bronfin, JD Children’s Hospital of New Orleans LSU School of Public Health
BrightStart Inititative, Tulane Institute of Infant and Early
Childhood Mental Health Karen B. Mills, MSN, RN Pam Wall, LCSW-BACS
Nurse-Family Partnership, Louisiana Office of Public West Feliciana Parish Schools,
Beverly Grant, MEd Health Family Service Center
West Feliciana Parish Schools,
Family Service Center Betty Robertson, PhD Rebecca E. White, PhD
McNeese State University LSU Ag Center, School of Human Ecology
Gatha Green, RSW
Children’s Coalition of NE L A Diane Sasser, PhD Lenell Young, MA
LSU Ag Center, School of Human Ecology Nationally Certified School Psychologist, LA Licensed
Sheri Hogg Professional Counselor
Prevent Child Abuse Louisiana Jacinta Settoon, RSW
DSS/Office of Family Support,
Kyndal Jacoby, GSW Division of Child Care and Early
Capital Area Human Services District Childhood Education

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 LAPEN Third Annual Summit
for Parent Educators
Monday, March 1, 2010

REGISTRATION FORM

Please complete the following information.

Name:_________________________________________________________________________

Title:__________________________________________________________________________

Organization:___________________________________________________________________

Mailing Address:________________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip:_________________________________________________________________

Telephone with Area Code:__(____)________________________________________________

Fax:___________________________________________________________________________

E-mail:________________________________________________________________________

____ I will attend LAPEN’s Summit on March 1, 2010.

____ $25 check included (deadline is February 5, 2010).

Mail this registration form with $25 check payment to:

LA Partnership for Children and Families
Attn: LAPEN Summit
P.O. Box 64507
Baton Rouge, LA 70896

Deadline for registration is February 5, 2010 and includes summit fee and lunch. Mail
must be postmarked on or before February 5. After February 5 you must register onsite.
Onsite payment is $30; lunch will not be included with onsite registration.

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 Plenary Sessions & Concurrent Workshops
Tuesday Morning Plenary Session
8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
TBA
Session A
Tuesday 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
1.. Parents Attitudes, Beliefs and Advice-Seeking
Regarding Child Discipline and Use of Corporal
Punishment
Catherine Taylor, MSW, MPH, Ph.D.
Data from a city-wide survey of parents in New Orleans, Louisiana
reveals parents’ attitudes, knowledge, beliefs and advice-seeking
behavior regarding discipline and corporal punishment.
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2. From Risk to Resiliency: The Positive Youth
Development Approach
Anna West & Gaylynne Mack
PYD transforms the framework for youth services by shifting the
focus from problems to positive outcomes, opportunities can be cre-
ated for all youth to thrive.
D A
3. Block Fest: A Demonstration of the Power of Play
Kim Ferguson, RSW, M.A. & Quandra Charles, B.A.,
M.B.A.
Learn how you can bring to your community this hands-on math and
science learning experience for families with young children which
also improves social skills and literacy.
D M A u F
4. Protective Factors Survey: Measuring Improve-
ment in Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Services
Judy Harrison, BA
It is difficult to show that a program prevented negative things from
happening. Learn about the Protective Factors and the use of the
Protective Factor Survey measuring tool.
D M A u F
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5. Self Regulation and Child Development
Renita Williams Thomas, RN, BSN
This workshop is designed to assist parents and caregivers identify
milestones of a child’s ability to self-regulate at various ages/stages
for later social, emotional, motor, self-help and proper attention
skills. Participants will be acquainted with some disorders of regula-
tion.
M A u
6. Trial Advocacy 101 for the Advocates of Abused
Children
The Honorable Andrea Price Janzen, JD
Learn effective techniques to clearly present the issues facing the
children for whom you’re advocating so that the Judge will listen!
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Champions for Children Luncheon
Tuesday 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Mike Artell, “Laughter: The Best Medicine”
Mike Artell is an award-winning children’s
book author, illustrator and TV cartoonist.
Mike is a popular platform speaker and has
addressed dozens of major educational, busi-
ness and healthcare organizations. Mike will
speak on the subject of humor and its impor-
tance to everyone’s personal and profes-
sional lives.
Session B
Tuesday 2:15 - 3:45 p.m.
7. What Makes Teens Tick: Adolescent Brain
Development and Implications for Parenting
Barbara LeBlanc, LCSW-BACS & Ann H. Tilton, M.D.
A discussion of the neurologic development of the teenage brain as
the biologic basis of a teen’s often unpredictable actions and how
parents’ discipline and communication can enhance development or
create additional problems.
D M A u F
8. Handling Challenging Behaviors in Early Childhood:
Moving in the Right Direction
In-Gyu Jang, LSCW-BACS
Young children’s challenging behaviors serve specific developmen-
tal needs and purposes. This presentation will suggest a pyramid
model in handling toddler and preschooler’s challenging behaviors
based on their social, emotional and developmental needs. Video
clips will be shown.
D M A u F
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9. Deception Detection: Can We Tell When a Child
is Lying?
Adrienne Atzemis, M.D., FAAP
Investigators and medical professionals are frequently expected to
determine if a child is being truthful or not. Is that possible?
16. Put the Whip Back on the Plantation
Yameika Head, M.D.
Discover the historical perspective of “the whooping” in the African
American home. The latest research concerning corporal punish-
ment and the effective alternatives will be discussed.

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10. Poverty Simulation
Toya Tucker, M.S. Session D
The Missouri Association’s Community Action Poverty Simulation
(CAPS) will educate parenting education professionals about the
Wednesday 8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
daily realities and struggles of poor families.

D M A u F
17. The Invisible Bunch! Grandparents Parenting the
Second Time Around
Session C Barbara Cheatham, MA
Parenting is especially challenging for “parenting grandparents.”
Tuesday 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Intergenerational families are not alone. Both local and national
support and resources are available.

11. Understanding Domestic Violence and the Im- A

pact on Children
18. Building Resiliency to Trauma
Valerie Bowman
This workshop will provide an overview of domestic violence, why Lou Furman and Marie Isabelle Pautz, MA
Unhealed wounds/trauma may lead to poor academics, bullying and
individuals stay and signs of battering, as well as explain power
drug use. Building resilience enables us to cope with the trauma of
and control and the impact domestic violence has on children.
our daily lives as well as unusual events.
D M A u F D M A u F
12. Working with Military Families
19. Children and the Media
Jamela Davis, B.A. & Barbara Varmall
Charles Kantrow, M.D.
Participants will receive an understanding of military culture and
Both a presentation of examples of media currently seen along with
lifestyle, its impact on families with young children and the special-
references and information describing our current level of media’s
ized support required for effective parenting.
effect on our children. Presentation will also offer an interactive por-
D M A u F tion to lean how to critically appraise the media one is viewing.

13. Supporting Care Providers Through Personal D A

Visits
20. Guiding Kids Through Life’s Storms: Understand-
Colette Perkins & Kim Ferguson, RSW, M.A.
ing and Working with Children Experiencing Grief and
Participants will receive a hands-on experience of a personal visit
Loss
model designed to support child care providers and persons caring
for children in their homes. Jacinta “Jay” Settoon, RSW
RAINBOWS provides specific strategies and activities to guide chil-
D M A u F dren through grief and loss.

14. Beyond the Clinic Treatment Room: Maintaining D A u

a Therapeutic Environment for Young Maltreated
Children and Their Caregivers
Anna Smyke, Ph.D.
Innovative ways to promote stability and celebrate accomplish-
ments with maltreated youngsters and their caregivers.

M A u F
15. Parenting the Second Time Around
Dorothy Thibodaux & Danna Spayde
This workshop will discuss the program and activities of the Grand-
parents Raising Grandchildren Information Center of Louisiana,
including support groups, annual conference, community partner-
ships, advocacy and relevant legislation.

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21. Childhood Obesity—What’s a Parent Educator to
Do?
Stewart Gordon, M.D.
This workshop will provide an overview of the obesity epidemic as
it pertains to children. Attendees will have a better understanding
of how to work with children and families to prevent and/or man-
age the obesity condition in children.
D M A u F
22. Child Sexual Abuse Investigations from A to Z:
Part 1
Scott Benton, M.D. & Stacie LeBlanc, JD
This session will provide an in-depth discussion of the issues of
reporting, responding to, interviewing and collecting evidence of
child sexual abuse cases from disclosure to prosecution while
maintaining protection of the child.
S Wednesday 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Session E
Wednesday 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
23. Child Sexual Abuse Investigations from A to Z:
Part 2
Scott Benton, M.D. & Stacie LeBlanc, JD
An in-depth discussion of the issues of reporting, responding to,
interviewing and collecting evidence of child sexual abuse cases.
S with Diverse Populations
24. Focus on Fathers
Kathy Neal, RSW & Deborah W. Jones, B.S., M.B.A.
Participants will receive a free curriculum and demonstration of 12
facilitated group meeting plans designed to be used with all fa-
thers of young children.
D M A u F
25. “Daddy and Mama Were Fightin”
Devi Miron, Ph.D.
Workshop will use video of psychotherapy with a young foster
child exposed to domestic violence to illustrate the need for mak-
ing therapy developmentally appropriate as the child ages.
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26. When Things Go Bump in the Night: Common
Sleep Problems in Early Childhood and Possible
Remedies
Angela Breidenstine, Ph.D.
This workshop will review the basics of sleep in early childhood,
including common sleep problems, intervention options and the
possible effects of trauma on sleep.
D M A u F
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27. Are Child Welfare and TANF Agencies Ready to
Collaborate? Employees’ Perceptions
Tara DeJohn, LCSW & Shewayn Watson, LCSW
Presentation of the Louisiana Kinship Integrative Services System pro-
ject’s findings related to workers’ perceptions and needs for a collabora-
tive workplace to better serve kinship families.
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Lunch On Your Own
Wednesday 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Session F
28. Reaching the “Hard to Reach” Client
Lyn Hassenboehler, LCSW-BACW
Presentation will focus on reasons some clients are labeled “hard to
reach” and specific techniques and best practices for communicating
with and helping these clients will be shared.
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29. Nappy Haired Ghosts and Parent-Child
Relationships—Implications for Parenting Education
Marva L. Lewis, Ph.D.
Learn to teach parents skills to address topics of strong emotions asso-
ciated with skin color and nappy-hair parent training curricula.
D M A u F
30. Sexual Behaviors in Children
Jamie Jackson, MD
Discovering sexual behaviors in children often prompts concerns about
the possibility of child sexual abuse. These behaviors will be discussed
from a pediatrician’s point of view.
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31. The Invisible Bunch! Grandparents Parenting the
Second Time Around
Barbara Cheatham, M.A.
Parenting is especially challenging for “parenting grandparents.” Inter-
generational families are not alone. Locally and nationally, support and
resources are available.
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32. Education, Support & Guidance: A Parent Educator
in the Military Home
Sharon L. McCarty, RNC, MSN , MSA
Presentation provides information on home-based secondary preven-
tion services provided to Air Force families. These programs are de-
signed to reduce/eliminate domestic violence.
D M A u F
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33. Recantations: What it is, Why does it happen and
How do I deal with it?
Cate Bartholomew, JD
This presentation takes a closer look at the dynamics and research of
why children recant, especially in cases of child sexual abuse.

Closing Reception
Wednesday 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

Linda Chamberlain, Ph.D.

Using case scenarios to illustrate the physical, men-

tal, cognitive and behavioral health effects of child-
hood exposure to violence including the hidden epi-
demic of post-traumatic stress disorder, Dr. Cham-
berlain provides promising practices that are making
a difference in the lives of children and families ex-
posed to violence.

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

Find out how your organization can get involved by hosting

a Pinwheels for Prevention event in your region.

For more information, contact

Loren Brown, (225) 925-9520 or
email loren@pcal.org.

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 Champion for Children Nomination Form
The Champion for Children Award is the highest honor Prevent Child Abuse Louisiana bestows upon individuals or organiza-
tions that have made a difference in the lives of children. Winners will be announced at the “Kid’s Are Worth It!”® Conference
Luncheon on March 2, 2010 . Please complete the following nomination form, providing as much information as possible.
Thank you for helping us honor those who have truly been champions for Louisiana’s Children.

Please select category:

Policy/Professional Corporate/Individual Volunteer Service Volunteer Leadership

NOMINIEE
Name:______________________________________________________________________________________________

Title:______________________________________________ Organization:____________________________________

Address:____________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Telephone:___________________________Fax:_______________________E-mail:______________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
NOMINATOR
Name:______________________________________________________________________________________________

Title:______________________________________________ Organization:____________________________________

Address:____________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Telephone:___________________________Fax:_______________________E-mail:______________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
What is the nominee’s contribution to child abuse prevention and at what level? (local, state, or national)?

In what capacity has the nominee worked to benefit children? Please describe the duration and impact of these ef-
forts.

What are the reasons that the nominee should receive this award?

Please attach any relevant credentials, achievements, and/or references.

Please return form by January 29, 2010

· Via fax to (225) 926-1319, ATTN: Champions for Children Nominating Committee
· As an attachment via e-mail to loren@pcal.org, Subject line: “ATTN: CFC Nominating Committee”
· Via mail to: Champions for Children Nominating Committee, Prevent Child Abuse Louisiana, 733 East Airport Ave., Suite 201,
Baton Rouge, LA 70806

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Adrienne Atzemis, MD,
FAAP
Director, Pediatric Forensic
Medicine Program
Assistant Professor of Clinical
Pediatrics
LSU Health Sciences Center
The Audrey Hepburn CARE
Center at Children’s Hospital
New Orleans, LA
Valerie Bellas, MA, Ph.D.
Pre-doctoral Intern
Tulane University Health
Sciences Center
New Orleans, LA
Corey Black, BS
Developmental Specialist
Tulane University Infant
Team
New Orleans, LA
Valerie Bowman
Director of Domestic Violence
Program
The Wellspring Alliance for
Families
Monroe, LA
Angela Breidenstine,
Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Clinical Instructor
Division of Child Psychiatry
Tulane University Health
Sciences Center
New Orleans, LA
Rob Carlisle, LPC, LMFT
CEO
Child Advocacy Services
Hammond, LA
Quanda Charles, BA, MBA
Project Leader
YWCA Greater Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, LA
Barbara Cheatham, MA
Staff & Healthcare Education
Coordinator
Healthy Start New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
Jamela Davis, BA
Lead Parent Educator
Heroes At Home Program
CEO, Stamis Management
Solutions, LLC
Fort Polk, LA
Conference Faculty
Tara V. DeJohn, LCSW
Graduate Research
Assistant
LSU School of Social Work
Baton Rouge, LA
Kim Ferguson, RSW, MA
Lead Family Advocate
Certified Parent Educator
YWCA Greater Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, LA
Lou Furman, RDT
Director
Turning Point Partners
New Orleans, LA
Stewart Gordon, MD
Chief of Pediatrics
LSU Health Sciences
Center School of Medicine
Baton Rouge, LA
Judy Harrison
Executive Director
Louisiana Children’s Trust
Fund
Baton Rouge, LA
Lyn Hassenboehler,
LCSW-BACS
Director
23rd Judicial District Court,
Families in Need of
Services and Truancy
Assessment and Service
Center
Baton Rouge, LA
Yameika A. Head, MD,
FAAP
Fellow, Pediatric Forensic
Medicine
Audrey Hepburn
CARE Center, LSUHSC
Children’s Hospital
New Orleans, LA
Jamie Jackson, MD
Child Abuse & Neglect Fel-
low
LSU Health Sciences Center
School of Medicine
New Orleans, LA
Deborah Jones, MS, MBA
Parents as Teachers State
Leader
YWCA Greater Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, LA
Jennifer Kaminski, Ph.D
Health Scientist
Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention
Atlanta, GA
Charles Kantrow, MD, FAAP
Staff Pediatrician
Ochsner Clinic Foundation
New Orleans, LA
Hien Thi Xuan Le, BA
Program Coordinator
Tulane University Infant Team Case Manager
Marrero, LA
Barbara LeBlanc, LCSW-BACS New Orleans, LA
Director
The Parenting Center at
Children’s Hospital
New Orleans, LA
Stacie LeBlanc, JD, MEd
Director
The Audrey Hepburn CARE
Center at Children’s Hospital Child Advocacy Services
New Orleans, LA
Marva L. Lewis, Ph.D
Associate Professor
School of Social Work &
Clinical Faculty
Tulane University Health
Sciences Center
New Orleans, LA
Gaylynne McFarland Mack
Executive Director
Big Buddy Program
Baton Rouge, LA
Sharon L. McCarty, RNC,
MSN, MSA
New Parent Support
Program Nurse
Barksdale Air Force Base
Barksdale, LA
Devi Miron, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Tulane University School of
Medicine
New Orleans, LA
Pamela Monroe, Ph.D.
Professor of Social Work
LSU School of Social Work
Baton Rouge, LA
Kathy Neal, RSW
Certified Parent Educator
YWCA Greater Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, LA
Marie-Isabelle Pautz, MA
Coordinator, Community
Conferencing Program
Neighborhood Housing Ser-
vices Community Building
Dept.
New Orleans, LA
Kelly Pearson, BS
Odyssey House/Katrina Aid
Today
Colette Perkins, AA
Certified Parent Educator
YWCA Greater Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, LA
Debbie Richardson
Executive Assistant
Hammond, LA
Lara Robinson, Ph.D.
Behavioral Scientist
ORISE Healthy Parenting Fel-
low
Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention
Atlanta, GA
Jacinta Settoon, RSW
Owner/Training Specialist
Nurturing Connections, LLC
Baton Rouge, LA
Anna Smyke, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Clinical
Psychiatry
Tulane University School of
Medicine
New Orleans, LA
Danna Spayde, MSW
Executive Assistant, LA Asso-
ciation of Substance Abuse
Counselors and Trainers, Inc.
Baton Rouge, LA
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 Conference Faculty Continued

Catherine Taylor, MSW, Ann Tilton, MD Barbara Varmall Jenni Watts-Evans

MPH, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Tulane University School
of Public Health and
Tropical Medicine
New Orleans, LA
Dorothy Thibodaux
Co-founder
Grandparents Raising
Grandchildren Information
Center of Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA
Clinical Professor of Neu-
rology and Pediatrics
LSU Health Sciences Cen-
ter School of Medicine
New Orleans, LA
Toya Tucker, MS
Director Louisiana
PROMISE Resource
Center, VOA Shreveport
Shreveport, LA
Renita Williams
Thomas, RN, BSN
State Project Director
Early Childhood Supports
& Services, DHH
Zachary, LA
Family Advocate Parent Educator
Parent Educator- The Parenting Center at
Supervisor Children’s Hospital
YWCA Greater Baton New Orleans, LA
Rouge
Baton Rouge, LA Anna West
Youth Development Director
Pamela Wall, LCSW Big Buddy Program
Health Services Coordina- Baton Rouge, LA
tor
Family Service Center
St. Francisville, LA
Shewayn Watson, LCSW
Program Manager
Office of Community Ser-
vices, DSS
Harvey, LA

2010 Conference Planning Committee

Judy Benitez, M.Ed. Theresa Johnson- Stacie S. LeBlanc, JD, Pauline Thomas, M.Ed.
Louisiana Foundation Osborn, BA M.Ed. Jefferson Parish Public
Against Sexual Assault Prevent Child Abuse Audrey Hepburn CARE Schools, Safe and Drug
(LaFASA) Louisiana Center —Children’s Free Schools
Hospital & New Orleans
Melanie Bronfin, JD Deborah Jones, MBA Child Advocacy Center Shewayn Watson, MSW,
BrightStart Initiative, Parents as Teachers, GSW
Tulane Institute of YWCA Greater Baton Sue Pujol, MSW Office of Community
Infant & Early Rouge Volunteer Services
Childhood Mental LA Department of
Health Mallory Lafargue, Anne Rush, LCSW Social Services
MSW, GSW Calcasieu Parish School
Judy Harrison, BS Prevent Child Abuse Board Lynell Whipple
Louisiana Children’s Louisiana National Association of
Trust Fund Eileen Sonnier, MA Social Workers
Barbara LeBlanc, President
Tiffany Hinton, MPH LCSW Advanced Consulting Lenell Young, MA
Louisiana Partnership The Parenting Center, Group Nationally Certified School
for Children & Families Children’s Hospital of Psychologist

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Prevent Child Abuse Louisiana General Information

Who should attend this

Board of Directors conference?
Anyone interested in the detection, prevention or
DeDe Ferrara treatment of child abuse and neglect should attend
Chair the conference. The workshops are designed for indi-
viduals working with or for children and children’s is-
Edmund Redd sues.
Vice-Chair

Lana Crump How can I make this conference

Secretary experience a success?
Karen Fournet
Treasurer
• Return your registration form as soon as
possible.
Chris Spencer Workshops are assigned on a first-come, first-
Immediate Past Chair served basis. The earlier you register, the better
your chance to get your first workshop choices.

• Don’t miss the early registration deadline.

The deadline for early registration to be
Staff received in our office is January 29, 2010. In or-
der to qualify for the reduced early registration fee,
Megan Boudreaux you must submit payment and the registration
Development Associate form by the deadline. No exceptions.

Loren Brown • Wear layers and/or bring a sweater.

Public Awareness Director The temperature in the hotel meeting rooms will
fluctuate. To ensure your comfort, please keep
Amanda Brunson this in mind when dressing.
President/CEO
• Be mindful of other attendees.
Ingrid Fields
Please turn all pagers and cell phones off or on
Director of Finance
vibrate during sessions. If you need to take an im-
Sheri Hogg portant call, please leave the meeting room qui-
Prevention Services Director, etly.
Nurturing Programs
• Make the conference your time.
Theresa Johnson-Osborn Allow yourself a break from your everyday work
Prevention Services Director, responsibilities to focus on your professional de-
Resource and Training velopment.

Mallory Lafargue, GSW

Prevention Services Director,
KIDLINE

Takesha Matthews
Prevention Services Director,
Internet Safety

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 General Information

Will I receive Continuing Education credits? Are Scholarships Available?

Continuing Education credits have been applied for
through: Louisiana State Bar Association, Louisiana
Counseling Association, Louisiana Chapter of the Na-
tional Association of Social Workers, Department of So-
cial Services - Foster Parents, (LSBCSAC) and the De-
partment of Social Services’ Day Care Licensing Sec-
tion.
What about Exhibitors?
The cost to exhibit is $50 per day for non-profits or state
agencies and $100 per day for vendors. Space is lim-
ited. If you are interested in being an exhibitor, please
access the Exhibitor Application online at www.pcal.org.
Once again, a limited number of scholarships
for persons in need of financial assistance are
available through a grant from the Louisiana
Children’s Trust Fund. Only two people per
agency will be considered. (Regional offices
can apply separately.) Applications can be ob-
tained via the PCA Louisiana website,
www.pcal.org.
Application deadline is January 11, 2010.

Other Questions?
For more information on the 24th Annual “Kid’s Are Worth It!”® Conference on Child Abuse and
Neglect, please call the Conference Coordinator at (225) 636-0099.

Am I on Track?
The following tracks are offered for your specific professional development. Workshops
included in each track are denoted by the symbols below. For descriptions of all workshops,
see pages 8-11.

D Prevention/Education
u Treatment/Intervention

5 Investigative/Legal
F Addictive Disorders

M Infant Mental Health

S All Professions

A Parent Education/Support

LAPEN Parenting Education

These workshops were selected based on the degree of relevant research, evidence-based
skills and practical resources provided for professional parent educators. They do not include
information on specific curricula.

CEU’s : Applications have been sent in for all disciplines listed.

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 Prevent Child Abuse Louisiana’s 24th Annual
“Kids Are Worth It!”® Conference
March 1-3, 2010 Astor Crowne Plaza Hotel

Rates and General Information

Registration Fee must be received: On or Before After
January 29th January 29th

Full Registration $250 $280

One Day Only $125 $150

Full-Time Student $50 $75

(Must show current school ID)

Champions for Children Luncheon Only $40 $50

LAPEN Summit—please submit separate registration form and fees. Details on

pages 6 & 7.

• Please submit a separate registration form for each •
person. Groups of 3 or more will receive a 10%
discount off the entire conference registration.
• You can also access the registration forms and pay
online via our website at www.pcal.org. • A special rate of $129.00 per night for a stan-
• Make checks payable to Prevent Child Abuse
Louisiana. American Express, MasterCard and
Visa are also accepted. We do not accept Dis-
cover.
• DEADLINE FOR EARLY REGISTRATION is
January 29, 2010.
Early registration fees will apply only if registration
and payment are received in our office on or before
January 29, 2010. All registration forms must in-
clude correct registration fees in order to be proc-
essed.
• Cut off for registration is February 19, 2010. After
February 19, 2010, registration must be done on-
site.
NO HOTEL CHARGES ARE INCLUDED IN
THE REGISTRATION FEE. HOWEVER, A
BLOCK OF ROOMS HAS BEEN SECURED
AT THE ASTOR CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL.
dard room has been secured for conference
attendees through January 29, 2010.
• Reservations should be made directly through
the Astor Crowne Plaza Hotel on their website
at www.crowneplaza.com or by calling (888)
444-0401. You must specify you will be at-
tending the PCA Louisiana “Kids Are Worth
It!”® Conference to receive the discount rate of
$129.00. Room space is limited so please
make your reservations early.
• A special parking rate of $25 per night has
been secured for conference attendees stay-
ing at the hotel. For those who choose to
drive in for the day, a reduced parking rate of
$15 has been secured.

• Registration fee includes plenary sessions, work- • Additional parking is available on Iberville
shops, coffee breaks, breakfast, the Tuesday Street behind the hotel, as well as at Harrah’s
luncheon and all conference materials. Lodging Casino across from the hotel and at nearby
costs are not included. parking garages.

• For questions regarding registration, contact the 17

Conference Coordinator at (225) 636-0099.
 Prevent Child Abuse Louisiana’s 24th Annual
“Kids Are Worth It !”® Conference
March 1-3, 2010 Astor Crowne Plaza Hotel, New Orleans

Three Convenient Ways to Register I am registering for:

____ The Full Conference Registration
1. Fax Registration/Payment method to ____ One Day Only
(225) 926 - 1319 _____ Monday
2. Mail Registration/Payment to _____ Tuesday
Conference Coordinator _____ Wednesday
733 E. Airport Ave., Suite 201 ____ The Full Time Student Rate
Baton Rouge, LA 70806 ____ The Champions for Children Luncheon Only
3. Online – Complete and pay for your registration ____ LAPEN Summit (separate registration form and
at our website at www.pcal.org
fee must be submitted)

Please print carefully or type: I am a:

____ Conference Presenter
Name:__________________________________ ____ Conference Committee Member
____ Member, PCA Louisiana Board of Directors
Title:___________________________________ ____ Member, LCTF Board of Directors
____ Parenting Educator
Agency:_________________________________
Name As It Appears On Card:
Address: ________________________________ ___________________________________________________

Suite/Apt. No.: __________________________ Credit Card #

______________________________________________
City/State/Zip: _________________________
VISA □
MasterCard □
AMEX □
E-Mail:________________________________ Exp. Date _____________ Billing Zip Code __________

Phone:__________________________________ Amount to be charged: $__________________

Note: We cannot accept Discover
Fax:____________________________________

Event/Workshop Selection - Please indicate your preference for each event or workshop. List the workshop number,
by order of choice, in the appropriate space. Workshop preferences cannot be guaranteed. Assignment will be based on regis-
tration receipt date.

Monday, March 1 LAPEN Summit _____ Advanced Training Institute I _____ Advanced Training Institute II_____

Tuesday, March 2 Session A (1-6) 1st Choice ______ 2nd Choice ______ 3rd Choice ______

Champions for Children I Will Attend_____ I Will Not Attend_____

Luncheon
Session B (7-10) 1st Choice ______ 2nd Choice ______ 3rd Choice ______
Session C (11-16) 1st Choice ______ 2nd Choice ______ 3rd Choice ______

Wednesday, March 3 Session D (17-23) 1st Choice ______ 2nd Choice ______ 3rd Choice ______

Session E (24-28) 1st Choice ______ 2nd Choice ______ 3rd Choice ______
Session F (29-34) 1st Choice ______ 2nd Choice ______ 3rd Choice _______

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 About Prevent Child Abuse Louisiana
PREVENT CHILD ABUSE (PCA) LOUISIANA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to
preventing the abuse and neglect of our state’s children through
education and community-based programs.

Our programs include intensive, evidence-based parenting support services, trainings for
professionals and community-based education and advocacy.

SUPPORT
KIDLINE, 1-800-CHILDREN – a statewide, telephone service offering crisis intervention, support, parenting
information and referrals. To receive training to become a volunteer counselor or for more information, please
contact Mallory Lafargue at mallory@pcal.org.

Nurturing the Families of Louisiana™ – a structured, weekly program at partner sites and in prisons
(Fatherhood Initiative), designed to help parents and children reduce dysfunction and build healthy, positive inter-
actions. To learn more or to start a program in your area, please contact Sheri Hogg at sheri@pcal.org.

TRAININGS FOR PROFESSIONALS

Mandatory Reporter Trainings—training for teachers, guidance counselors, doctors, day care workers,
Scout leaders and others who are required by law to report suspected abuse and neglect. To schedule a training
or to participate in future trainings, please contact Theresa Johnson-Osborn at theresa@pcal.org.

Kids Are Worth It! ® Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect – annual state-wide conference attracts
social workers, child protection workers, law enforcement officials, day care workers, teachers and others who
work with children to learn the latest in prevention and treatment for child abuse and neglect.

COMMUNITY BASED EDUCATION & ADVOCACY

Internet Safety – launched in May 2007 in partnership with Cox Communications and the Louisiana Attorney
General’s office to provide a state-wide education initiative to keep children safe from predators on the Internet.
For more information please contact Takesha Matthews at takesha@pcal.org.

Pinwheels for Prevention Campaign – established as a national campaign in 2008, businesses, churches,
schools, organizations, governmental agencies, etc. sponsor pinwheel plantings on their grounds. The pinwheels
are a symbol of happy, healthy and nurtured children. To be a sponsor or volunteer, please contact Loren Brown
at loren@pcal.org.

Your Baby’s First Year: Nurturing Your Developing Child Calendar – a new public awareness pro-
gram designed to give all new parents in Louisiana important developmental and support information, as well as
nurturing tips and a place to record milestones. For more information on the baby’s first year calendar program,
please contact Loren Brown at loren@pcal.org.

Workshop Presentations – short workshops for parenting groups, corporations, neighborhood programs, and
churches to increase awareness about child abuse and neglect issues as well as parenting knowledge and skills.
To schedule a presentation, please contact Theresa Johnson-Osborn at theresa@pcal.org.

Advocacy – staff participates on many advocacy initiatives to have a positive impact on public policy for chil-
dren and families. Participation on state-wide and local coalitions is key to our mission work so that families are
supported and child abuse and neglect can be prevented.
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