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10th Annual Commonwealth of VA CSA Conference

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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
1:00pm-2:00pm Sponsor Visits

          

10th Annual Commonwealth of VA CSA Conference Program
Session 1 Breakout Presentations

 

  
1
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
 Link to presentation:
2EBP The World of Evidence-Based Programs (EBPs):  How to Choose & What to Expect!
 Presenters: Kevin Freeman, J. Patrick Slifka, Stephan Stark
 Evaluation link https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0lk44S14WKsNRhI
 Link to presentation:
3CSA Basics How do I know?  Eligibility for the Children’s Services Act (CSA) and “Can CSA Pay?”
 Presenter: Carol Wilson 
 Evaluation Link https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0MlUvwNxpzsoL8a
 Link to presentation:
4State Partner An Introduction to the Office of the Children’s Ombudsman
 Presenter: Eric Reynolds 
 Evaluation Link https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1RGwGEm310rsDga
 Link to presentation:
5Service Innovation A child’s behavior starts with YOU:  Understanding why behavior management is really about the adults
 Presenter: Natalie Elliott Handy
 Evaluation Link https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eXrqPiWQQkzdPoO
 Link to presentation:
Session 2 Breakout Presentations
  
1
CSA Basics CSA Program Audits:  Audit Process Improvements (this presentation was in the main room)
 Presenters: Stephanie Bacote, Annette Larkin, Rendell Briggs
 Evaluation Link https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3LbuNeY7A0jHgiy
 Link to presentation:
2EBP The Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach:  An EBP for treating SUD among young people
 Presenters: Kathleen Owens, Andrew Peddy
 Evaluation Link https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_82eA2V6HCsrbcNM
 Link to presentation:
 Are you interested in participating in an A-CRA training? Fill out this google survey or email Katy at owenskaty@gmail.com.
3EBP Cultivating Leadership & Implementation of Evidence-Based Practices
 Presenters: Caryn Ward, Oscar Fleming, Sophia Farmer
 Evaluation Link https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9vOm4JC6yYTzJoW
 Link to presentation:
4STARS: 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
 Evaluation Link https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e8O9mwdgZrO7pJ4
 Link to presentation:
5Family Support Partners in Community Services Boards
 Presenters: Cory Will, Sinae Choi, Carla Oliver, Pam Fisher, Cristy Corbin, Taisha Chavez
 Evaluation Link https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0rKHybVGKgUDgxg
 Link to presentation:
6Hanover CSA Review Committee:  Continuous Quality Improvement and State and Local Partnership
 Presenters: Julie Dubee, Jim Taylor, Jacob Sumner, Anna Antell
 Evaluation Link https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bOwuhMGZYgN7NJk
 Link to presentation:
Session 3 Breakout Presentations
  
1
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
 Evaluation Link https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3kr5HIl3isFpAlE
 Link to presentation:
2Why Is This Happening?  Behavior and Its Functions—Understanding Behavior in Order to Rise Together
 Presenter: Ashley Bowman
 Evaluation Link https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1G4kmOW4r3iX5T8
 Link to presentation:
3Effective 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
 Link to presentation:
4VADJJ 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
 Link to presentation:
5From One Problem to the Next:  Building Innovation Culture in a Compliance-Driven Industry
 Presenters: Amanda Noell Stanley, Kate Means
 Evaluation Link https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1BlLV0CfRURQ2aO
 Link to presentation:
 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.

If you already have a Zoom account, please check to make sure that you have the latest version of Zoom on your device. Click here to learn how to update your Zoom version.

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.