Becoming a Workshop Presenter...

Do we really know what is happening to children and youth in care?
Think about what you know about at-risk young people, people in foster care, in residential care in independent living, children aging out of the system. Think about children who have nothing and do not even know that they can want something, children whose courage is being denied. Think about children who become relationship-reluctant. Think about children who are estranged from their kith and kin; their intimate environment and even alienated from who they really are, children for whom denial and the delusion of indulgence is the best safe space and hope for survival. We can make a difference through our communal presence in time and space.

Workshop Submission

Our Audience
The 9th Triennial ICYCC Conference audience consists of close to 2000 child and youth care workers, healthcare providers, students, social workers, researchers, teaching professionals, advocates and child welfare trainers who will convene in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in May 2009 from countries all over the world, with a strong national representation.

Who should submit proposals?
We invite you to present and facilitate a workshop that explores issues involved in the caring, treatment and overall wellbeing of children, youth and their families and from perspectives that are as diverse as public policy, advocacy,  and research. We seek proposals that address research and model programs for helping children youth and families from diverse socio-economic, cultural, and ability backgrounds. We welcome proposals from Young People in Care, Child and Youth Care Workers, Practitioners, Researchers, Social Workers, Psychologists, Educators, Psychiatrists, Medical Doctors, Parents and Foster Care Parents, Judges and Law Officers that celebrates overcoming in spite of the everyday challenges and contexts.

“Life for many children will be improved by the knowledge we acquired here today”.
- 2006 ICYCC Conference Attendee

Deadline for Submission:
September 15, 2008

Notification of Acceptance:
October 15, 2008

Preferred Workshop Topics:
AAI - Anger and Aggression Issues
AAN - Abuse and Neglect
ADO - Adoption
AIS - Attachment Issues
APP - Advocacy and Public Policy
CBC - Community-based care
CCD - Cultural Competency/Diversity
CSP - Child Sexual Predators on the Internet
CTI - Current Trends and Issues about Child and Youth Development
CYH - Child and Youth Homelessness
ECC - Early Childhood Care and Education
EPI - Ethical Practice Issues
FCA - Foster Care
FCP - Family Centered Practice
GCA - Group Care
IHC - In-Home Care
ILI - Independent Living
JJU - Juvenile Justice
OBE - Obesity
PST - Professional Standards
RTI - Research and Training Initiatives
RTR - Residential Treatment
SAB - Substance Abuse
SED - Special Education
TPR - Teen Pregnancy

Presenter Fee
Discounted Registration Fee (for presenters only that includes attendance to full conference program)
US$ 250.00
Once the workshop gets acceptance the discounted presenter fee needs to be paid by no later than November 30, 2008.

Attachment required:

If your workshop submission is selected, you will be required to:

Submit presenter’s bio, materials and logistics form by email to: rfps@icycc2009.com or by fax at (954) 366.1540 Note that a logistics form will be provided to you with your notification of acceptance.

Please note:

Presentation Guidelines

If your workshop submission is accepted you will receive the following

• Workshop presenters (maximum of four) are entitled to a discounted registration fee of $250.00 when paid by November 30,2008.

Note: Honoraria fees and expenses are neither covered nor included in the discounted registration fee. If you already registered for our conference prior to being notified of your workshop acceptance, it is critical that you contact Ginny in our registration department at (954) 461-1199, before arrival on site, to discuss refunds.

Miscellaneous charges may include, but are not limited to, the following:

The individual or group occupying the space and designated as the main contact is responsible for payment of audiovisual, food and/or beverage and all incidental expenses that occur on site during the workshop.