10th Annual Commonwealth of VA CSA Conference
Welcome
About the Conference:
This year marks the 10th Commonwealth of Virginia’s Annual Children’s Service Act Conference. Please join us October 28-29, 2021 for two days of virtual training, vendor visits, and activities focused on the needs, strengths, and triumphs of Virginia’s CSA network. Highlighting what has taken place over the past year and decade, the conference will equip members of the CSA network with skills, information and tools to continue the great work, embrace new opportunities and boldly meet the challenges and opportunities that lie before us now and in the years to come.
Who Should Plan to Attend Conference
Participants (including State Executive Council, State and Local Advisory Team) can expect to receive information and training that will assist them in achieving the mission and vision of CSA. Workshops are designed for local government representatives responsible for implementation of the CSA. Sessions are designed to meet the specific need of CPMT members (e.g. local government administrators, agency heads, private provider representatives, and parent representatives) FAPT members, and CSA Coordinators.
Agenda – please note that these agendas are subject to change.
Thursday, October 28, 2021
8:00am | - | 8:30am | Sponsor Visits - Scavenger Hunt | |
8:30am | - | 8:45am | Welcoming Remarks | |
8:45am | - | 10:00am | Keynote Speaker: Dr. De Lacy Davis Activist | Author | Community Leader | |
10:00am | - | 10:15am | Break / Sponsor Visits | |
10:15am | - | 11:45am | Breakout Session 1 – Participants to choose which presentation to attend. | |
11:45am | - | 11:50pm | Closing Remarks | |
11:50pm | - | 1:00pm | Sponsor visits - Scavenger Hunt |
Friday, October 29, 2021
8:00am | - | 8:30am | Sponsor Visits - Scavenger Hunt | |
8:30am | - | 8:35am | Welcoming Remarks | |
8:35am | - | 10:05am | Breakout Session 2 - Participants to choose which presentation to attend. | |
10:05am | - | 10:20am | Break / Sponsor Visits | |
10:20am | - | 11:50am | Breakout Session 3 - Participants to choose which presentation to attend. | |
11:50am | - | 12:00am | Closing Remarks |
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1:00pm | - | 2:00pm | Sponsor Visits |

Session 1 Breakout Presentations
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System Innovation Maximizing Local CSA Program's Success through Leadership. Defining Core Leadership Ompetencies for CPMT Members, CSA Coordinators and FAPT Members |
Presenters: Kristi Schabo, Jessica Webb, Lesley Abashian | |
Evaluation Link https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_etID8dJE3o71QFM | |
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2 | EBP The World of Evidence-Based Programs (EBPs): How to Choose & What to Expect! |
Presenters: Kevin Freeman, J. Patrick Slifka, Stephan Stark | |
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3 | CSA Basics How do I know? Eligibility for the Children’s Services Act (CSA) and “Can CSA Pay?” |
Presenter: Carol Wilson | |
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4 | State Partner An Introduction to the Office of the Children’s Ombudsman |
Presenter: Eric Reynolds | |
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5 | Service Innovation A child’s behavior starts with YOU: Understanding why behavior management is really about the adults |
Presenter: Natalie Elliott Handy | |
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Session 2 Breakout Presentations
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CSA Basics CSA Program Audits: Audit Process Improvements (this presentation was in the main room) |
Presenters: Stephanie Bacote, Annette Larkin, Rendell Briggs | |
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2 | EBP The Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach: An EBP for treating SUD among young people |
Presenters: Kathleen Owens, Andrew Peddy | |
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Are you interested in participating in an A-CRA training? Fill out this google survey or email Katy at owenskaty@gmail.com. | |
3 | EBP Cultivating Leadership & Implementation of Evidence-Based Practices |
Presenters: Caryn Ward, Oscar Fleming, Sophia Farmer | |
Evaluation Link https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9vOm4JC6yYTzJoW | |
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4 | STARS: How two local Departments and a non-profit developed a best-practice, specialized foster care program |
Presenters: Valerie Koeppel, Chante Smith, Kristin Rickman, Grace McCown, Tasha Hupp, Benjamin S. Jones | |
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5 | Family Support Partners in Community Services Boards |
Presenters: Cory Will, Sinae Choi, Carla Oliver, Pam Fisher, Cristy Corbin, Taisha Chavez | |
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6 | Hanover CSA Review Committee: Continuous Quality Improvement and State and Local Partnership |
Presenters: Julie Dubee, Jim Taylor, Jacob Sumner, Anna Antell | |
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Session 3 Breakout Presentations
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Innovative Strategies for Sustainability and Scalability for Local CSA System of Care (this presentation was in the main room) |
Presenters: Janet Bessmer, Sarah Young, Jeanne Veraska, Patricia Arriaza | |
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2 | Why Is This Happening? Behavior and Its Functions—Understanding Behavior in Order to Rise Together |
Presenter: Ashley Bowman | |
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3 | Effective Tools for Sustaining and Maintaining High Fidelity Wraparound: Lessons Learned and Celebrations from the MPNNCSB HFW Team |
Presenter: Karen Grabowski | |
Evaluation Link https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e4EpJeHjXeBVIyy | |
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4 | VADJJ Implementation of the Standardized Program Evaluation Protocol (SPEPTM)—A Validated, Data-Driven Tool for Evaluating Services Provided to Juvenile Justice-Involved Youth |
Presenter: Gabrielle Chapman, Andrea McMahon | |
Evaluation Link https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b2SGUsmcq3F399I | |
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5 | From One Problem to the Next: Building Innovation Culture in a Compliance-Driven Industry |
Presenters: Amanda Noell Stanley, Kate Means | |
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Link to Innovation Resources | |
Link to Workplace Innovation Practices |
The 10th Annual Commonwealth of Virginia CSA Conference will be presented via Zoom. If you do not already have a Zoom account, go to https:/zoom.us. Select “SIGN UP, IT’S FREE” in the top right corner of your screen and follow the prompts to create your account. Your attendance will be verified by the name and email address in your Zoom profile; please use the same information you used when registering for this event.
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If you need additional information prior to the event or for assistance during the event, please contact Lisa Roland at lroland@vt.edu .
This conference relies on the generous support of our CSA community and our sponsors play an important part. Even in a virtual environment you will find valuable opportunities to interact with our CSA Community. This year our virtual conference will feature zoom rooms in which sponsors can present to and talk with conference participants. There will be dedicated time slots for sponsor visits at the beginning and end of each day, as well as during scheduled breaks.
Visionary Sponsor
Here is the video for our Visionary Sponsor - Anthem
Impact Sponsors
Here is a video from our Impact Sponsor - Dominion Care
Here is a video from our Impact Sponsor - Konnect
Here is a video from our Impact Sponsor - National Counseling Group
Here is a video from our Impact Sponsor - North Star Academy
Here is a video from our Impact Sponsor - Rivermont, A New Story School
Here is a video from our Impact Sponsor - Three Rivers Treatment Center
Here is a video from our Impact Sponsor - United Methodist Family Services
Community Sponsors
Here is link to a brochure from Encircle
Here is a link to a brochure from Virginia Homes for Boys and Girls
Registration is closed for this conference!
Cancellation Policy: Another person may be substituted at any time for this program. Please contact us at 540-231-5182 or e-mail cpeinfo@vt.edu to request a substitution. In the unlikely event that this program is canceled or postponed due to insufficient enrollments or unforeseen circumstances, the university cannot be held responsible for any other expenses, including cancellation or change charges assessed by airlines, hotels, travel agencies, or other organizations.
Please contact Liz Fillman, Assistant Director Virginia Tech Richmond Center, at lfillman@vt.edu if you have questions.