About the Conference

Meet Us in St. Louis where over 300 professionals from across the country will gather for the First National RHY FYSB Grantee Conference!

This ground breaking event is a significant opportunity for the Runaway and Homeless Youth serving community to come together, honor the past and look toward the future of our young people. Join us as we gather together to share knowledge, experiences, and creativity in order to pursue our common goal of providing effective services to the country’s runaway and homeless youth.  If you are one of the dedicated professionals who share this goal, this conference is your chance to:

  • Hear from extraordinary experts in the field
  • Hear about best practices from across the country
  • Work together to explore effective solutions for working with youth
  • Connect with your colleagues and take advantage of networking and collaboration opportunities

Who Should Attend?

  • Direct Care Providers
  • Program Coordinators
  • Youth Workers
  • Administrators
  • Counselors
  • Youth or Social Workers

From Basic Center, Transitional Living, Maternity Group Homes and Street Outreach  Runaway and Homeless Youth Programs funded by The Family and Youth Services Bureau.

Date: November 19-21, 2008
Location: Hyatt Regency St. Louis at Union Station, St. Louis, MO
Registration Fee: $100 per person

Stipends are available for travel expenses. Click here for more information about stipends.

Continuing Education Units

Verification of 1.4 Continuing Education Units will be available to participants through the University of Oklahoma College of Continuing Education.

Pre-Conference Training

RHYTC is offering the Ansell-Casey Life Skills Assessment End User Training as a pre-conference training for no additional charge. Space is limited so register early. For more information click here.

Supported by

The United States Department of Health and Human Services
Administration on Children, Youth and Families
Administration for Children and Families
The Family and Youth Services Bureau

Coordinated by

The University of Oklahoma Runaway and Homeless Youth Training Center

For more information contact Ann Newman, Program Supervisor at anewman@ou.edu or (405) 525-6483

 



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