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"Effecting community change requires collaborative work based on a deep understanding of how groups come together and maintain their capacity to work together. Fran Butterfoss is arguably the most experienced and informed individual in the country on community engagement and ongoing participation."
- Noreen M. Clark, Ph.D. Director, Center for Managing Chronic Disease, University of Michigan
When serving children and youth with emotional and behavioral problems, what works? What improves their outcomes and chances to lead a successful, productive life? For over two decades, the Research and Training Center (RTC) for Children’s Mental Health has hosted a research conference in Tampa...
In October, 1984, precisely 25 years ago, the formal Federal effort to promote the development of systems of care for children and youth with serious emotional disturbances and their families was started. Ten states received funding, through the Child and Adolescent Service System Program (CASSP) to enhance their capacity to create...
We have an exciting preview of what awaits you at the 23rd Annual Children’s Mental Health Research and Policy Conference. Review our plenary and pre-conference intensives and make plans to join us in sunny Tampa, Florida March 7 - 10, 2010! The conference agenda and proposal selections will be completed by mid-December. Presenters will be notified regarding the status of their submissions by the week of December 20th. Check the conference website regularly for updates.
Registration Now Open
Join us in our efforts to move the field forward with cutting-edge research and ideas.
Plenaries and Intensive Workshops Just Announced
3 Days - 3 Plenaries!
This year, we have an outstanding lineup of invited plenary presenters on Monday, Tuesday AND Wednesday:
- Monday, March 8 - Fran Butterfoss: Coalitions and Partnerships: Maximizing Community Potential. Fran is one of the most highly sought-after coalition and community empowerment consultants today!
- Tuesday, March 9 - Panel Discussion: 25 Years of Excellence in Systems of Care: Historical Perspectives/New Directions
- Wednesday, March 10 - Gary M. Blau: Chief, Child, Adolescent & Family Branch, SAMHSA presents Transforming Systems of Care: Next Steps for Research. Brigitte Manteuffel, Principal Investigator, National Evaluation of the CMHI Program, ICF Macro, follows with a presentation on Lessons Learned from the National Evaluation.
“Now more than ever, quality research is needed to improve community services for children with serious mental health challenges and their families.”
- Gary M. Blau Chief, Child, Adolescent & Family Branch, SAMHSA
Come Early for Pre-Conference Intensive Workshops
Sunday morning and afternoon workshops are designed to offer you the opportunity to delve deeply into specific topic areas with national content experts.
