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2008 State of the Child Report A Critical Review of Our Children Today and Tomorrow
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Objectives of the conference
· Present emerging issues, concerns and challenges regarding the state of children in
· Identify effective strategies for improving the state of children.
· Provide a forum for community involvement that addresses prevention measures.
· Identify resources available for children and youth in our community.
This conference is FREE TO THE PUBLIC but PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED so that adequate space and food is prepared for those in attendance. Spaces will be filled on a first-come/first-served basis. A confirmation of your registration will be faxed and/or emailed. Human service agencies/organizations and non-profits that provide and promote services for families and children are encouraged to exhibit. Please email cjackson@carteretkids.org if you would like to exhibit.
11:00 am – Noon Registration and Exhibits Noon – 1 PM Presentation of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study - 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Legislative Lunch 2:45 pm – 5:00 pm Breakout Sessions Dana Hagele, MD, MPH – Adverse Childhood Experiences (Child Maltreatment): Effects on Child Brain Development and Long-Term Outcomes Phil Mooring, MS, LCAS, CSAPC – Why Prevention Must Begin at the Kitchen Table: Parent Involvement as a Best Practice Jeannie Golden, PhD – Child Abuse & Neglect in the Early Years: Devastating and Lasting Effects Dan Comer, M.A. - Separation and Loss: Consequences for Children 5:00 pm – 5:45 pm Reception 5:45 pm – 6:15 pm The Voices of Our Children – Musical/Dramatic presentation 6:15 pm – 7:15 pm Keynote Address - Marilyn Sprague-Smith, MEd, CLL - Be the Yeast! Leading Bold 7:15 pm Closing Remarks – Task Force Opportunities
Schedule of Events
The ACE Study is an ongoing collaboration between the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention and Kaiser Permanente. Led by Co-principal Investigators Robert F. Anda, MD,
MS, and Vincent J. Felitti, MD, the ACE Study is perhaps the largest scientific research study
of its kind, analyzing the relationship between multiple categories of childhood trauma (ACEs),
and health and behavioral outcomes later in life.
Children’s Entertainment – Beaufort Early Education Programs (BEEPS)
Annie E. Casey Report – NC Action for Children
Legislative Comments
Action Toward a Shared Vision. Whatever we focus our attention on expands. Learn the power
of community-focused intention and how to put into action three critical success factors.
Discover how to be a leavening agent for healthy youth and families throughout
