The deadline has passed for the 2009 Call for Presentations.  All who submitted a workshop proposal have been notified of Joint Council’s decision by email and/or letter.  We look forward to issuing our 2010 Call for Presentations next Summer.

CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS

Joint Council is pleased to announce our Call for Presentations for the Annual Medical Institute and Conference to be held at the Hyatt Regency Indianapolis from March 26^th to March 28^th, 2009. These events will be preceded by our inaugural Adult Adoptee Institute to be held March 25^th.

All professionals involved in the fields of child welfare and nonprofit management are invited to submit proposals to present at the Annual Conference.  

In addition, all medical professionals involved with international adoptions or other forms of orphan care (both domestic and international) are invited to submit abstracts/proposals to present at the Medical Institute.

Because our presenters are so important to our event success, we are extending complimentary registration* for one presenter (or a colleague) for each presentation selected. Please see the bottom of this page for complete information!

Potential presenters should read the documents below for complete information, including a list of relevant topics.  Please note that as Joint Council strengthens our focus on global permanency for children, we will expand our conference offerings to include workshops on all viable permanency solutions, including international adoption.

       All submissions must be postmarked/emailed by September 5, 2008.

Please do not hesitate to contact Joelle Ruben, Education & Research Program Manager, with any special needs, questions, or concerns. Ms. Ruben may be reached at (703) 535-8045 or joeller@jcics.org.

*Conference Presenters--Complimentary registration will apply to the Conference only (Friday and Saturday), although presenters wishing to attend the Medical Institute and Adult Adoptee Institute may do so at the reduced special rate.

*Medical Institute Presenters--Complimentary registration will apply to the Medical Institute only (Thursday), although presenters wishing to attend the Conference and Adult Adoptee Institute may do so at the reduced special rate.