35th Annual New York State Foster Care and Adoption Conference
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35th Annual New York State Foster Care and Adoption Conference

In person May 9th & 10th at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park Hosted by the Adoptive and Foster Family Coalition of New York

By Adoptive and Foster Family Coalition of New York

Location

The Culinary Institute of America

1946 Campus Drive Hyde Park, NY 12538

Refund Policy

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Agenda

Agenda
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Angela Tucker | AFFCNY 2024 Keynote Speaker

Angela Tucker

Angela Tucker, a Black transracial adoptee, is an author and internationally recognized speaker on adoption, race, identity and inclusion.

Kim Stevens| AFFCNY 2024 Keynote Speaker

Kim Stevens

Kim Stevens is an adoptive parent who has dedicated her personal and professional life to improving the lives of adoptive, foster, and kinship families.

Gretchen Sisson | AFFCNY 2024 Keynote Speaker

Gretchen Sisson

Gretchen Sisson is the author of Relinquished: The Politics of Adoption and the Privilege of American Motherhood, forthcoming from St. Martin’s Press in February 2024.

Bryan Post | AFFCNY 2024 Keynote Speaker

Bryan Post

Bryan Post, an adopted and former foster child, specializes in a love-based treatment approach that focuses on developing a deeper understanding of trauma, stress and fear and how they rule our lives.

About this event

  • 9 hours

For over three decades, the Adoptive and Foster Family Coalition of New York’s annual statewide conference has provided an opportunity for foster/kinship care/adoptive parents to be inspired, network and learn about the latest in the field. Aimed at parents and professionals alike, the conference brings leaders in the child welfare field to New York and offers a variety of topical workshops designed to deepen the knowledge of attendees, help to form connections with other parents and professionals and give attendees tools they can bring home and share in their community. Nationally-known plenary speakers and workshop presenters share their knowledge and expertise to help participants gain perspective, increase skills, and learn to appreciate the positives.

P lease join us for the 35th Annual New York State Foster Care and Adoption Conference!

YOUR CHOICE! IN PERSON or VIRTUAL! LIMITED IN-PERSON TICKETS AVAILABLE!

We expect to sell out!

Support and Sponsor the Conference!

YOUR SUPPORT HELPS US CREATE A GREAT EVENT FOR HUNDREDS OF PARENTS AND PROFESSIONALS!

The Conference presents a unique opportunity for your organization to showcase products and services with hundreds of New York families, professionals, and advocates who attend. Sponsor a Keynote Speaker, our Friday evening event or a Conference Workshop. Or purchase a Conference Program Ad in a range of budgets and sizing. Or join the Conference Community as an Exhibitor with guaranteed traffic in the main event space where all breaks are held.

Download the complete Conference support package here: 2024 Conference Support and Sponsor

Frequently asked questions

Will Conference Scholarships be offered this year?

A limited number of Conference Scholarships will be available for in-person attendance with a larger offering of virtual scholarships. The scholarship application process will be online soon. Please do not register if you plan to apply for a scholarship.

What of my organization requires an invoice or voucher?

If your organization requires an invoice or voucher, please email us BEFORE you register at info@affcny.org to make arrangements. We can quickly and easily accommodate most requests. We will provide you with a unique PROMO code to register.

Can I register and pay for someone else?

Yes, please reserve a separate ticket for each person you are registering. If you are registering others, please indicated your contact information and organization when requested. This collection field will be AFTER payment information.

I need to register a larger group.

To make larger group reservations, please email us BEFORE making reservations at info@affcny.org to make arrangements. We can quickly and easily accommodate most requests and can help simplify the registration process for agency based scholarships or larger organizations or parent groups as well.

What about refunds?

A $30 administrative fee will be charged for all cancellations. The balance of the registration fee will be refunded if email cancellation is received by WEDNESDAY 5/1. See conference policy for all details https://affcny.org/programs/education-training/conference/conference-policy-information/

What about the hotel and travel?

Hotel accommodations, information on group rates, travel, and other expected information will be forthcoming. Please watch the AFFCNY.ORG/CONFERENCE space for details!

Where can I find more information?

Please refer to AFFCNY.org/CONFERENCE for all details!

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Adoptive and Foster Family Coalition of New York
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