The Top 10 reasons not to miss out on The National Conference for America's Children.

With ten days left until the kickoff of The National Conference for America's Children, here are the Top 10 reasons not to miss out!

1. The exhibit hall at the conference is not only full of great information for prevention workers, but also features a massage table to get all the kinks worked out after a full day!
2. Experience the soulful sounds of the Healthy Families Hallelujah Choir! These awesome ladies will be sharing their talents with us twice on Sunday, so don't miss out.
3. When the day winds down, enjoy the fantastic views from the hotel, relax with a walk along the riverfront, or cool off in the rooftop pool!
4. From fundraising to better data management, there's a wide variety of sessions that are sure to help you hone the skills you most want to improve!
5. This is the best opportunity you'll have to meet fellow home visitors, supervisors, trainers, and others from around the country. It's a great place to discuss tips and strategies, share stories, and make new friends throughout the network.
6. You know you want your first edition of "Ghosts from the Nursery" signed by Robin Karr-Morse, and she'll be signing books after her plenary session  on Sunday!
7. Not only is there a special lunch session with Dr. Harvey Karp, but there's also a drawing for a VIP lunch with Dr. Bruce Perry - lunch has never been so exciting!
8. The Jacksonville Landings are a quick five minute walk from the hotel, perfect for an evening out with colleagues and to find those souvenirs to bring home for the family!
9. The closing plenary with Emily Ballance is sure to leave you feeling happy and ready to take on the world!
10. And last but not least, when you register for the conference you won't have to read another post about it, we swear!

So why wait? Register now for The National Conference for America's Children!

Spring into May!

Spring into May with a trip to Jacksonville!

After surviving a long, cold winter and a rainy start to spring, reward yourself with a trip to sunny Jacksonville for The National Conference for America's Children!

We're less than three weeks away from the big event that features some of the best and brightest in the home visiting world! Come to Jacksonville and enjoy information sessions on the topics that matter to you while networking with like-minded professionals from across the country.

Take time out of your day to register now to learn from Dr. Bruce Perry, Dr. Harvey Karp, Cordelia Anderson and more! Get a head start on summer today and book your trip to Jacksonville and The National Conference for America's Children now!

Click here for a breakdown on our sessions and speakers, or go right to this link to register for the conference. And don't forget to book your room at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront!

No extensions this time - the Early Bird ends this Friday!

Friday, April 18 is your last chance to register for The National Conference for America's Children at our special Early Bird rate, so don't let it pass you by!

If you register by Friday, not only will you secure your chance to see speakers like Dr. Harvey Karp and Dr. Bruce Perry and to attend sessions on reflective practice, self-care, CHEERS and more, but you'll also be entered into our drawing for a VIP lunch with Dr. Perry himself!

You're going to register anyway, so why not do it today and save some money? Secure your spot at The National Conference for America's Children now! 

It's No Joke!

We've extended Early Bird registration! Instead of playing pranks to mark April Fool's Day we want to help you out in honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month! We've decided to continue our Early Bird registration program until  Friday, April 18!    You now have THREE more weeks to jump on this promotional rate! But there won't be any more extensions after that, so act now to secure your spot to see Dr. Bruce Perry, Dr. David Willis, Dr. Harvey Karp and more!

Don't let the worm get away! Early Bird registration ends tomorrow!

Don't let this special rate pass you by - make sure to register for The National Conference for America's Children today!

This is your last chance to secure the Early Bird registration rate, so take advantage now and secure your spot in sessions about peer abuse, child sexual abuse strategies, engaging fathers in home visiting and many more.

Plus, if you register today, your name will be entered into an exclusive drawing for the chance to attend a VIP lunch with Dr. Bruce Perry.

Head over to our registration page and sign up today! 

The Early Bird Deadline is one week (now six days) away! Don't let it fly past!

The Early Bird deadline for The National Conference for America’s Children is ending in exactly one week! With seven days (now six days) to go until our special promo rate expires, here are seven reasons to register today:

•     Anyone who registers before the Early Bird deadline will get the chance to attend a special VIP lunch session with Dr. Bruce Perry! This is as unique an opportunity as you can get!

•     Our plenary speakers are leaders in their fields, and you won’t want to miss the chance to learn from Dr. David Willis or laugh along with Emily Ballance!

•     The workshops being presented feature a range of topics that are sure to please every different interest group and feature experts like Dr. Dorothy Espelage, Dr. Harvey Karp, and more!

•     Jacksonville is beautiful in May and is a great place to relax after a day packed full of learning and training!

•     The opportunity to meet new friends and reconnect with old colleagues! There’s no better time to build your personal and professional networks.

•     The exhibit hall is sure to rock this year, with new vendors and familiar faces!

•     You know you’re going to register anyway, so do it today and save yourself some money!

Don’t let the week fly by! Register today for The National Conference for America’s Children!

Train Your Brain!

Come to the 2014 National Conference for 

America's Children!

Building brains is our business! Help us celebrate National Brain Awareness Week by putting infant mental health in the spotlight.

Infant mental health is one focal point of Health Families America and will be featured extensively at The National Conference for America's Children. The conference, taking place in Jacksonville, FL, May 18-21, will feature:

• A keynote address from renowned researcher Dr. Bruce Perry and a special in-depth breakout session led by Dr. Perry that will provide attendees with a crash course on infant neuro-development! 
• A chance for five lucky winners to enjoy a VIP lunch with Dr. Perry! Those who register now for our Early Bird Discount will automatically be entered into the drawing!
• Breakout sessions on the science and practice of infant mental health, led be great innovators in the field such as Dr. Harvey Karp and Dr. Linda Gilkerson!

This week when you post on your social media profiles and blogs, be sure to mention Brain Awareness Week, help us spotlight Healthy Families America and its Infant Mental Health approach, and take your understanding of infant mental health to the next level.

Register today for The National Conference for America's Children!

Journey to Jacksonville: Experience The National Conference for America's Children!

Join us in Jacksonville from May 18 - 21 for The National Conference for America's Children! Take in lectures from world-renowned experts such as Dr. Bruce Perry and Robin Karr-Morse, participate in trainings and workshops on timely topics spanning brain architecture, home visitation, Adverse Childhood Experiences, organizational development and many more, and network with like-minded professionals equally committed to healthy starts for our nation's children!

You won't want to miss this, and we don't want you to either! That's why we're announcing several cost-saving options today to help you make the journey to Jacksonville a little easier:  

•  If you're willing to volunteer by monitoring workshops, we'll offer a $50 reduction in registration to the first 20 applicants! This is a great way to learn from our great workshops while saving a little bit on the bottom line.
    
•  The Early Bird gets the lunch! Register now to not only take advantage of our Early Bird registration rate (register before April 1!), but also to be entered into a contest to attend a private lunch with Dr. Bruce Perry! Save some money and give yourself a chance to chat with one of the most accomplished researchers in the world of infant mental health.

Click here to see the schedule of workshops and the experts who will be leading them. Register today to reserve your spot at The 2014 National Conference for America's Children, presented by Prevent Child Abuse America and Healthy Families America.

You're not going to want to miss this!

The 2014 National Conference for America's Children, presented by Prevent Child Abuse America and Healthy Families America, is sure to be educational, energizing and exciting!

The conference will be at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront - May 18-21, 2014.

Join us for a great experience for anyone who works with children, families and non-profits. Plenary speakers include:

• Dr. Bruce Perry, whose work with infant mental health speaks to the need for urgency in the prevention of child abuse and neglect.
• Robin Karr-Morse, a family therapist and author who uses the latest research in  psychology, biology, neurology and genetics to take readers inside the reality of early development.
• Emily Ballance, a Licensed Professional Counselor and nationally recognized speaker who brings a unique and humorous perspective on the challenges of work and life. 

Register before the end of the year for the Early Bird discount!

Infant Mental Health takes center stage at The National Conference for America's Children.

Prevent Child Abuse America and Healthy Families America are thrilled to announce that Bruce D. Perry, M.D., Ph.D will be one of the featured keynote speakers at The 2014 National Conference for America's Children in Jacksonville, FL, in May 2014. Dr. Perry's work is sure to resonate with anyone who works with young children and wants to promote infant mental health.

For the past 30 years, Dr. Bruce Perry, M.D. Ph.D has been at the forefront of understanding the importance of brain development in young children, and the necessity of embracing an infant mental health approach to healthy child development.

"Dr. Perry's presentation was exceptional. We had amazing evaluations concerning his knowledge and skills. He certainly has a following here now!"
Mick Woolsey - Utah Foster Care Foundation

"We certainly enjoyed having Dr. Perry speak! There is a multitude of positive feedback and we continue to hear on a weekly basis how it impacted someone who attended. One attendee, described as an M.D. having been in the business for over two decades, described the training as the best training they had ever attended."
Theresa Dworak, McLeod County, MN

Senior Fellow of The ChildTrauma Academy and adjunct professor at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University, Dr. Perry has published over 500 journals, articles and book chapters, and is at the forefront of topics such as child maltreatment, children's mental health, neurodevelopment and youth violence. He has received numerous awards for his work, including the T. Berry Brazelton Infant Mental Health Advocacy Award.

Dr. Perry's work speaks to the need for urgency in the prevention of child abuse and neglect, and his talk at The National Conference for America's Children will be sure to excite and inform all those in attendance as to how you can have a positive impact in the healthy development of children in your community and across the nation.

The National Conference for America's Children will take place at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront in Jacksonville, FL, on May 18-21, 2014. For more information, please visit our National Conference for America's Children page!