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• Dynamics of Hope Conference Series

  • Start
    08/06/2024
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  • End
    08/20/2024
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    Virtual

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  The Dynamics of Hope Conference is a three-part virtual series designed to provide you with facets of community, fostering hope, resilience and collaboration. Session 1 and 2 will have a one-hour plenary speaker and is followed by your choice from four one-hour breakout sessions.  Session 3 will have two one-hour plenary sessions.

  This is a new collaborative project coordinated by Team Dynamics. We hope to see you online! 

  Discounts do exist for early registrations! Limited seating.

  A full listing of the speakers for the conference will be released very soon! Watch for it!

  EARLY BIRD RATES APPLY THRU JULY 15TH!

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  August 6, 2024 - Day One of the Series

  12 pm to 1 pm CST Keynote 1 Opening Session

  Creating Hope - A Framework
  

  Elizabeth Power, MEd, Founder of The Trauma Informed Academy

  Referral Code - HopeEP24

  
  

  

  Breakouts 1:15 pm to 2:15 pm CST 

  Hope Through Change: The 4C’s of Transforming Life’s Challenges

  Nathaniel J. Williams, LSW, DSW, Ed.D., MBA, MPA, MHS, President/CEO, HumanWorks Affiliates, Inc. (HWA)

  Referral Code - HopeNW24

  

  
  

  Social Justice Praxis: Discovering Mutual Aid

  Heidi Breaux, DSW, LCSW-BACS

  Referral Code - HopeHB24

  
  

  

  

  
  

  Trauma as a Catalyst

  Carrie Rickert, MFS

  Referral Code - HopeCR24

  
  

  
  

  

  Mental Health First Aid: Building Hope, Resilience, and Support Systems

  Angela Dixon, JD, Dixon Training Group

  Referral Code - HopeAD24

  
  

  
  

  August 13, 2024 - Day Two of the Series

  12 pm to 1 pm CST Keynote 2

  

  
  

  Special Guest Speaker!

  More information soon!

  

  Breakouts 1:15 pm to 2:15 pm CST 
  

  

  Enhancing Quality of Life: Strategies for a Hopeful Future

  Ann Ellison, MA

  Referral Code - HopeAE24

  
  

  

  

  Leadership with Hope: Inspiring and Guiding Through Adversity

  LaDonna Wattley, LMSW

  Referral Code - HopeLW24

  
  

  

  Hopeful Practices: Embracing Diversity

  Michael Benjamin-Robinson, DSW, LCSW-BACS

  Referral Code - HopeMBR24

  
  

  
  

  

  

  Building Relationships:

  Creating Supportive Networks

  Sharon Delvisco, DSW, LMSW, CGMP

  Referral Code - HopeSD24

  
  

  
  

  August 20, 2024 - Day Three of the Series

  12 pm to 1 pm CST Opening Keynote 3

  Reality Check - Creating Hope with What you Have

  LaDonna Wattley, LCSW

  Referral Code - HopeLW24

  

  1:15 pm to 2:15 pm CST Closing Keynote 4
  

  Next Hopeful Steps 

  Elizabeth Power, MEd, Founder of The Trauma Informed Academy

  Referral Code - HopeEP24

  We hope to see you at the conference! 

  For more information, go to Hope in the main menu.

  This conference is coordinated by Team Dynamics. Questions can be directed to Susan Shaffette or Dr. Sharon Delvisco.

  RATES: Early Bird Rates in Limited Quantity thru 7/15/2024

  Registration Types	Early Bird Rate	Regular Rate
  Full Series	$325	$395
  Aug 6 Only	$145	$175
  Aug 13 Only	$145	$175
  Aug 20 Only	$145	$175

  Sessions will be submitted for social work accreditation (CEU). Speaker and session details will be here as the full speaker listing is updated - go to this page on our website for more information!
  

  We do not accept cancellations, but you can transfer registrations to another individual. No refunds. Your access link to the series will be sent to you 48 hours prior to the event date.

  
  

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• CIP Cafe' - August 15, 2024

  • When
    08/15/2024
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    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Online
  • Spaces left
    365
  • Registered
    85 registrants

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  GATHER. LEARN. COLLABORATE.

  ^____       Hosted by the Court Improvement Program of the Louisiana Supreme Court       ^____

  OBJECTIONS

  Thursday, August 15 | 12:00pm-1:00pm

  Approved 1 HOUR CEU - Presumptive Approval CLE 1 HOUR

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  This training is free and is designed for all judges, private adoption attorneys, adoption agencies, clerks of court, foster parents, social workers, educators, faith-based leaders and child welfare stakeholders.

  
  

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• LCTF Caucus for Children - Statewide Meetings

  • Start
    08/19/2024
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  • End
    10/02/2024
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  • Schedule
    11 sessions
  • Location
    Multiple Locations
  • Registered
    18 registrants

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  We invite you to attend the 2024 Caucus for Children!

  Join us at a meeting in your area! Every voice is very important for our children’s future. This plan will cover the next five years of strategic efforts to prevent child abuse and neglect across Louisiana.

  Please invite all of your parish and city leaders, educators, faith-based leaders, nonprofit and civic organizations, law enforcement, medical and legal professionals, social service groups and more! We want to have a full and robust response in each area to help determine a customized regional plan.

  REGION 8: August 19 - Shreveport Area

  • Location: The Harbor on Knight Street Building 6 @ 3004 Knight Street in Shreveport, La 

  REGION 9: August 20 - Monroe Area

  
  

  REGION 7: August 21 - Alexandria Area

  • Location: Northwestern State University CENLA Campus Meeting Room to be determined @ 1410 Neel Kearby Blvd, Alexandria, LA

  REGION 6: September 9 - Lake Charles Area

  • Location: Family & Youth Counseling Agency @ 220 Louis Street in Lake Charles, La - Use Entrance A

  REGION 5: September 10 - Lafayette Area

  • Location: To be determined Lafayette, La 

  REGION 2: September 11 - Baton Rouge Area

  • Location: DCFS in Iberville Building Room 1-129 @ 627 North 4th Street in Baton Rouge, La 
  • IMPORTANT Parking Info - Download PDF

  REGION 3: September 17 - Covington Area 

  • Location: St. Tammany Parish Coroner's Office @ 65278 La - 434 in Lacombe, La 

  REGION 1: September 18 - Orleans/Jefferson Area

  • Location: Plaquemines Community CARE Centers Inc Foundation @ 115 Keating Dr. in Belle Chasse, La 

  REGION 4: September 19 - Thibodaux Area

  
  

  Zoom 1*: October 1 - North Louisiana

  Zoom 2*: October 2 - South Louisiana

  *The two zoom sessions are offered for those unable to attend a meeting in their region. We hope you can attend in your area when we are there - we want to meet you!

  AGENDA

  9am          Welcome & Introductions

  9:30am     Networking Activity

  10am        Regional Trends & Data Discussion

  10:30am   Recommendations & Solutions Discussion

  11am        Prioritization of Recommendations & Solutions

  11:30am   Wrap-up and Closing Comments

  Questions? Call Team Dynamics at 985-624-3514. 

  Attendees - please bring business cards and or flyers to share with others in your region!

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• LCTF Monthly Speaker Series - August 21, 2024

  • When
    08/21/2024
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    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Online - Zoom
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  Coffee & Conversations Speaker Series

  
  

  August 21, 2024  12pm - 1pm Online

  Speaker: 

  Susan East Nelson, JD

  Executive Director, Louisiana Partnership

  for Children and Families

  
  

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  About the Speaker: 

  a.   Susan East Nelson, JD: Susan East Nelson is an attorney and the Executive Director of the Louisiana Partnership for Children and Families —a statewide organization connecting child-serving organizations together to advocate for better outcomes for children. A recognized advocacy trainer, Ms. Nelson is part of the national Annie E. Casey Children’s Advocacy Leadership Network where she has worked to improve children’s policy since 2018. In Louisiana, she currently serves as member of the Geaux Far Initiative steering committee which is multi-million-dollar, multi-year initiative to improve outcomes for children in Louisiana. Since 2022, she has been instrumental in obtaining $27 Million in new funding for infant and early childhood mental health and establishing Louisiana’s Office of the Ombuds for Children to investigate and improve services related to children. Ms. Nelson also serves as part of the Research Advisory Committee for the last four Louisiana ALICE Reports. Ms. Nelson is a cum laude graduate of Southern University Law Center and is currently licensed to practice in Louisiana, Massachusetts, and the District of Columbia. She also serves as an adjunct law professor who brings students into the policy advocacy space each year at the Louisiana capitol.

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  Questions? Registrations, Connectivity and Credits can be supported by contacting Team Dynamics (985-624-3514).

  
  

  LCTF Program Support Questions can be directed to Michele Rabalais (225-342-2245).

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• LCTF Annual Grantee Meeting

  • When
    08/28/2024
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    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    West Baton Rouge CVB Conference Center at 2750 N Westport Drive in Port Allen
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    412

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  Annual Grantee Meeting

  
  

  August 28, 2024  

  West Baton Rouge CVB Conference Center

  2750 N Westport Drive, Port Allen, LA

  
  

  Hotel Accommodations:  A courtesy block of sleeping rooms has been arranged at the Hampton Inn & Suites at 2755 Commercial Drive in Port Allen for $107.00 ++. If you want to reserve a room contact sharon@teamdyn.com by July 31st. 

  This an invitation only event that is required attendance for all current LCTF Grantees! 

  
  

  Special Guest Speaker: James Brown, Jr with the Xchange Zone - Running Towards Relationships

  
  

  Relationships are the essence of the human existence – the business world, home, and school. Understanding that every relationship matters, has a unique cadence, and learning how to identify and move within it, can drastically improve your personal brand, organizational effectiveness, and better position you to reach your individual and team goals. In this presentation, you will learn the rhythm (cadence) and rhyme (communication) for building rewarding (win) relationships AND how to apply these skills personally, within your team and with your customers.

  About the Speaker: James loves engaging with people and leading others to success, drawing on his championship experiences in both athletics and corporate America. Whether crossing the finish line to earn a world-class status as a sprinter or spending 30-plus years working with national, sports and corporate clients, James has learned quite a bit about preparing, competing, succeeding at a high level, and the importance of "THE EXCHANGE ZONE!"

  As a former sales executive, James has closed deals and managed clients for high-profile sporting events and major corporations. He was named National Account Executive of the Year during his tenure as a sales director for Visit Houston and was named Supplier of the Year by Meeting Professionals International (MPI). James now serves on the board of MPI-HAC as Vice President of Leadership Development.

  As a speaker, James has merged his unique expertise as a lifelong leader and teammate to offer engaging keynote and breakout sessions that inspire while providing practical solutions for sales success by developing customer-centric services and rewarding (revenue) relationships. James challenges organizations to adopt a “champion mindset,” motivating people to see everyone they meet as a customer!

  Away from the stage and mic, James is a husband, father of two, cook, and golfer who’s known to wear cowboy boots.

  

  LCTF Program Support Questions can be directed to Michele Rabalais (225-342-2245).

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• Child in Need of Care Trial Skills Building Training

  • When
    09/23/2024
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    8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Arts Council Building at 1104 4th Street in Alexandria, La
  • Spaces left
    7

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  SIGN UP NOW - LIMITED TO 30 PARTICIPANTS!

  
  

  
  

  Arts Council of Central Louisiana Building Classroom  C

  1104 4th Street Alexandria, La 71301

  Registration at 8:00 am

  Program begins promptly at 8:30 am

  8:30 am to 4:30 pm

  Morning session will be held in Classroom C and

  the afternoon sessions will be held in Classroom C & D

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  6.5 hours Presumptively CLE approved, includes 1 hour professionalism 

  The Louisiana Court Improvement Program and the Pelican Center for Children and Families, in collaboration with the American Bar Association Center on Children and the Law, are pleased to offer a specialized Trial Skills Building training for attorneys in Child in Need of Care cases. The training is designed to support and enhance trial skills for CINC attorneys. We welcome assistant district attorneys, Bureau of General Counsel, children’s attorneys, and parents’ attorneys of any experience level.

  The training delivers comprehensive information about the art of CINC courtroom advocacy. Topics include discovery, direct examination, cross-examination, expert witnesses, exhibits, objections, and closing argument. Participants will have the opportunity to practice direct and cross-examination skills and receive feedback from experienced Louisiana CINC attorney trainers.

  Earn 6.5 hours of in-person credits.

  This course will satisfy  the hours required to represent children in court all in one day! 

  Sign up now to save your spot -

  limited to 30 legal professionals.

  A courtesy block of rooms at the rate of $109++ has been reserved at the the Four Points by Sheraton located at 2301 N MacArthur Dr, Alexandria, LA 71303. Here is the information to secure your hotel accommodations:

  1. Call 1 888 236 2427 to reserve your room and use the group code TD1.

  2. Reserve your room online at Book your group rate for Team Dynamics.

  You must reserve your room with a major credit card by the deadline of 9/7/2024. Cancellations must be made 48 hours in advance or guest will be charged for stay.

  Registration questions can be directed to:

  Team Dynamics at 985-624-3514.
  

  
  

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• LCTF Monthly Speaker Series - October 16, 2024

  • When
    10/16/2024
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    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Online - Zoom
  • Spaces left
    445

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  Coffee & Conversations Speaker Series

  
  

  October 16, 2024  12pm - 1pm Online

  Speaker:

  Corie Hebert, PhD

  
  

  About the guest speaker: Dr. Hebert has served as the Principal Investigator of the Louisiana Child Welfare Training Academy from inception to present. She had over twenty years teaching experience in social work. Her focus for areas of research includes foster parent engagement, training, and trauma.

  Sign up today! You must be present for over 50% of the presentation for us to award credits.  

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  Questions? Registrations, Connectivity and Credits can be supported by contacting Team Dynamics (985-624-3514).

  
  

  LCTF Program Support Questions can be directed to Michele Rabalais (225-342-2245).

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• LCTF Monthly Speaker Series - December 18, 2024

  • When
    12/18/2024
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    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Online - Zoom
  • Spaces left
    446

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  Coffee & Conversations Speaker Series

  
  

  December 18, 2024  12pm - 1pm Online

  Speaker:

  Thomas Mitchell, LPC

  
  

  About the guest speaker: Thomas Mitchell serves as the Executive Director of Children’s Advocacy Center - Hope House in Covington. He graduated from Nicholls State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Psychological Counseling. Thomas began his CAC career with the Carl Perkins CAC network as a Clinical Therapist. He later became the Director of Clinical Services, providing oversight of trauma therapy in 16-Children's Advocacy Centers across West Tennessee. In 2017, he relocated to the Northshore to assume the directorship of CAC Hope House. Thomas holds board certification in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and formal certification in Trust-Based Relational Interventions® as both a Practitioner and Educator. Since 2019, Thomas has served as the Board Treasurer for the Exchange Club of West St. Tammany in addition to serving as a board member with the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement. He is a former board president for the Louisiana Alliance of Children’s Advocacy Centers, serving a term from 2018 through 2019. Thomas is featured as an annual guest lecturer at both Louisiana State University and Nicholls State University for advanced training relative to the neurological impact of complex developmental trauma. Thomas holds professional memberships with the Louisiana Counseling Association and the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children. He was invited to facilitate an advanced training session for APSAC - New York in December of 2021. His research interests include normative conformity, complex developmental trauma, and the neurological effects of trauma. He resides in Mandeville with his beautiful wife Sayuri and three children, Zoe, Emma, and Owen.

  Sign up today! You must be present for over 50% of the presentation for us to award credits.  

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  Questions? Registrations, Connectivity and Credits can be supported by contacting Team Dynamics (985-624-3514).

  
  

  LCTF Program Support Questions can be directed to Michele Rabalais (225-342-2245).

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• LCTF Monthly Speaker Series - March 19, 2025

  • When
    03/19/2025
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    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Online - Zoom
  • Spaces left
    445

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  Coffee & Conversations Speaker Series

  
  

  March 19, 2025  12pm - 1pm Online

  Speakers:

  Kayana Bradley, Peer Support Specialist

  and Kathy Cook, JD, CWLS

  
  

  About the guest speakers:

  Kayana Bradley, Peer Support Specialist, Southeast Louisiana Legal Services; Louisiana Elite Advocacy Force: Kayana Keedy Bradley, a lived experience stakeholder, and advocate utilizes her professional and personal experience to enhance the foster care system. She highlights the importance of teamwork throughout the Louisiana system. Kayana has worked with the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and the Chafee Independent Living Skills providers, speaking directly with current foster kids and preparing them to age out. She has been a part of the HCR 168 Taskforce on Youth Aging Out of Foster Care, and SCR10 Taskforce on Extending The Age of Foster Care. For Kayana’s work on behalf of other youth, she was recognized with one of the first Louisiana Angels awards from the Louisiana Institute for Children in Families. Kayana has been recognized for her commitment to excellence towards the state and community development receiving the Young Adult Achievement Award. She has been able to partner with the Casey Family Programs to publicize across the nation why youth engagement is important in 3 youth engagement briefs. She is the President of Louisiana Elite Advocacy Force (LEAF), Technology and Transitioning Age Youth with Foster Together Network, and a Pelican Center Board Fellow. She happily pushes for change in policy to encourage permanent placements and family stability while increasing youth voice and supportive resources to benefit current and former families that face adversity in Louisiana’s system. Kayana believes it takes a village to raise children and keep families stable, so as citizens, we all bare a responsibility for children in our community, parish, state, and nation.

  Kathy Lynn Cook, J.D., M.A., C.W.L.S.,* Deputy General Counsel, Mental Health, Advocacy Service/Child Advocacy Program: Ms. Cook has been a Mental Health attorney for juveniles and adults for 28 years, spending the last 18 years as a CINC attorney for children. Her agency responsibilities include legislation writing and monitoring, training and data management, and she works on child welfare policy and quality indicators development at both the state and national levels. Ms. Cook has A.S., B.S., M.A. and J.D. degrees, and is NACC certified as a Child Welfare Law Specialist.

  Sign up today! You must be present for over 50% of the presentation for us to award credits.  

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  Questions? Registrations, Connectivity and Credits can be supported by contacting Team Dynamics (985-624-3514).

  
  

  LCTF Program Support Questions can be directed to Michele Rabalais (225-342-2245).

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