(Name-mce) ListServ Conference "A Global Response for Homeless Children" October 18-21 Eugene OR

[Villanueva Anselmo]

October 18-21, 2006    Eugene, Oregon

Holt International Children's Services

International Conference

Looking Forward: A Global Response for Homeless Children

E-mail: 50th at holtinternational.org <mailto:50th at holtinternational.org>
Tel: 541.687.2202

http://www.holtintl.org/conference/

 

A conference for international leaders working on behalf of orphaned,
abandoned and vulnerable children around the world.

The Intent-to examine the issues and challenges facing homeless and
vulnerable children.

The Goal-to collaborate more effectively on behalf of children-to share
best practices of models and to work together as a collective child
welfare community.

The Challenge-to explore how global forces, trends and disasters impact
long range permanency programs for children-examining how children are
affected by natural disasters, war, social unrest, diseases, HIV/AIDS,
poverty and politics.

The Hope-that from this conference will emerge bold and courageous
initiatives on behalf of the world's homeless and vulnerable children.

Who Should Attend?

*	International child welfare advocates
*	Senior staff of agencies addressing children's issues
*	Family and children direct service workers
*	Government leaders
*	International medical experts
*	Child welfare and adoption professionals
*	Policy experts
*	Researchers & Educators
*	Non-governmental Organizations
*	Adoptive families
*	Adult Adoptees (special activities for adult adoptee)

A Landmark Event in the History of International Child Welfare


Hosted by Holt International, on the occasion of its 50th anniversary,
"Looking Forward..." will bring international leaders, children's
advocates and professionals from around the world to share their
expertise in:

*	children's health
*	nutrition
*	psycho-social development
*	child protection
*	children's rights
*	policy & advocacy
*	international and domestic adoption
*	foster care
*	family & community-based care

Presenters and Events
Leading international experts in child welfare, social work, health,
research, policy, and adoption will present. Conference participants are
expected from more than twenty countries bringing unique cultural and
regional perspectives and expertise. The collective commitment and
resources from around the world will promote regional, national and
international attention to the urgent needs of homeless children.

On the final day a panel of international adult adoptees-- representing
the U.S. and European perspective, spanning five decades and three
generations will present.

Other conference highlights include:

*	Historical exhibits
*	Agency exhibits
*	Resources-books, videos, etc.