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Annual NACAC Conference
Don't miss the 35th annual conference of the North American Council on Adoptable Children in Columbus, Ohio from August 12 to 15, 2009! (Pre-conference sessions August 12; full conference August 13 to 15.) The NACAC conference—the most comprehensive adoption conference in North America—will feature close to 100 workshops by
expert professionals and parents addressing a wide
variety of topics, including: Registration Booklet and Forms NACAC is pleased to offer online registration for the 2009 conference! If you would prefer to prepare a form on your computer and mail it in, you can download a PDF version here (for child care registration only, click here). You may also download the full booklet here (all information is also available on the website). Location and Accommodations Located in the heart of Ohio, Columbus is a rapidly growing city that is rich in culture and history. Visitors can roam through the German Village or visiit the spectacular Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Columbus also offers museums to suit a variety of interests—from the Jack Nicklaus museum (a must for avid golf fans) to the Wexler Center for the Arts—plus a variety of family-friendly activities and restaurants throughout the city. Conference sessions will be held at the Hyatt Regency. NACAC has reserved guest rooms at the:
Under NACAC’s group rate, both hotels will charge $139 per night plus 16.75 percent tax. Please note: NACAC's room block at the Hyatt is full on Monday night and almost full on other nights. The Crown Plaza has plenty of space. You may make reservations by clicking on the links above. For the Crowne Plaza, you must enter Group Code ADO to get the discounted rate. If you call, tell the hotel operator you are attending the NACAC conference, and ask about the hotel’s guarantee, deposit, and cancellation policies. Availability for both hotels extends until all rooms fill or until July 21, 2009, whichever is first. Please make reservations early.
Parking is avalable at the hotels or in the Chestnut Street Garage (click here for Google Map).
Space is limited so we encourage you to register as soon as possible. Register online, or download a PDF registration form. Please be sure to submit an adult registration with child care forms. Childcare registration forms and fees are due by July 10. The children's programs cost $175 US/$210 CDN per child or youth and include three days of care, snacks, and lunch, plus field trip admission for the youth. This year, NACAC is offering daycare for children from 1 to 5, and a youth program for children 6 to 17. Both programs will run from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, from 8:00 am to 5:45 pm on Friday, and from 8:00 am to 3:15 pm on Saturday. Single-day children's programming is not available. Children 1 to 5 will remain at the Hyatt. For the youngest children, the program offers self- and teacher-directed activities as well as age-appropriate toys and games, art, story time, and quiet time. Preschoolers may engage in structured activities or choose to play with puzzles, coloring, and other educational toys. For youth ages 6 to 17, the youth program will include daily field trips, educational sessions, and structured play time at the Hyatt. The programming is being coordinated by the Staff Commonwealth and the Ohio chapter of the Foster Care Alumni of America.
You may register and pay with credit card via our secure form online (for child care registration, click here). If you would prefer to prepare a form on your computer and mail it in, you can download a PDF version here (for child care registration, click here). Full registration fees cover institutes, workshops, general sessions, Saturday’s awards luncheon, and a CD with handouts. For those who register as non-members, a one-year individual NACAC membership is also included. Registrants can also elect to attend a single day or two. For those who cannot pre-register, on-site registration will be available. Current NACAC members receive discounted registration fees: one for individual and parent group members, up to 20 for enhanced parent group and organizational members, and unlimited for employees of national/corporate members. Registrants can also apply for membership with the registration and use the discounted rate. Conference registration fees—payable by check, money order, purchase order, VISA, or MasterCard—are due with each registration. Early Registration Fees - postmarked by July 10
NACAC will refund registration fees (less a service fee of $50 US/$60 CDN) only if we receive a written cancellation notice by July 10.
States that provide for training in their Title IV-B plan can be reimbursed for approved training expenses incurred by social workers, adoption workers, and foster and adoptive parents. Title IV-E administrative cost reimbursement rules allow 75 percent reimbursement for trainings (like the NACAC conference) that meet U.S. federal guidelines. Your state adoption supervisor may know if training funds are available.
NACAC will arrange for continuing education units (CEUs) for the conference. The full conference will be .18 contact hours or 18 CEUs, and you can apply for credit at the conference. Daily CEU certification and pre-conference session CEUs will also be available. Before coming to the conference, please verify applicability with your professional board. NACAC will also be offering continuing legal education credits (CLEs) for four legal workshops (see Legal Issues theme in Sessions).
At Thursday's reception, attendees can network with one another. For other evening activities, many resturants, shopping, and entertainment venues are within walking distance of the hotels.
On Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday evenings, special interest groups can hold meetings open to all conference attendees of for a specified group. All sessions will be held at the Hyatt. If you would like to sponsor an evening meeting, contact NACAC as soon as possible. Space is limited and meeting times will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Room reservations must be made by June 1. A final list of evening meetings will be in the final program. To sponsor an event, contact Christina Romo.
Tabletop exhibits are available in the Delaware rooms near registration, general sessions, and many workshops. Space will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, so apply early. The exhibit registration deadline is June 1, so download an application today and return it to NACAC.
If you are interested in advertising in the NACAC Conference Final Program, download our order form and return by fax, mail, or PDF attachment by June 19, 2009. Order forms must be accompanied by payment and your black and white ad. Please contact Mary Boo for additional information about ad specifications. NACAC reserves the right to decline advertising from any group or individual, or to decline a particular advertisement. NACAC does not investigate, endorse, or accept responsibility for any advertiser's products or services.
Von Ende Communications will sell CDs of most institutes, general sessions, and workshops during the conference and afterward at www.adoptioncds.com
Since some attendees are sensitive to chemical scents, please refrain from using perfume and cologne at the conference. Thank you! NACAC is grateful for the support of the following group:
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North American Council on Adoptable Children (NACAC)
970 Raymond Avenue, Suite 106
St. Paul, MN 55114
phone: 651-644-3036
fax: 651-644-9848
e-mail: info@nacac.org
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