Upcoming Austin (DFPS Region 7) & Houston (DFPS Region 6) Regional Convening of DV, Housing and Child Welfare Advocates
Marth 6-7: DFPS Region 7 (Austin Area) Regional Convening of DV, Housing and Child Welfare Advocates
We are excited to announce the 2024 Regional Convening of Domestic Violence, Housing, and Child Welfare Stakeholders to be held in Austin, TX on March 6th & 7th, 2024!
What is the Texas Council on Family Violence (TCFV) Regional Convening of Domestic Violence, Housing, and Child Welfare Stakeholders? TCFV is hosting a 2-day gathering in the Austin area to learn more about the intersection of domestic violence (DV), housing, and child welfare.
Registration: You are receiving this email because you serve families in Austin and surrounding areas (DFPS Region 7). We have a limited capacity for attendees with a focus on getting to know your community providers, so only advocates from this region should register. Please make sure you register today!
Registration ends on March 4, 2024 at 8:00 A.M. Registration – Austin Area
Who should attend?
Austin/Surrounding Area:
- Family Violence Program Staff (Resident and Nonresident Family Violence Program Staff)
- Housing & Child Welfare Advocates, CPS Liaisons
- BIPP Providers
- Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)STAFF
- Department of Family and Protective Services (FV) Liaisons and other DFPS staff
- Housing and Homelessness Partners, Continuum of Care (CoC) staff
Location
TCEA
3100 Alvan Devan Blvd Building B
Austin, Texas 78741
Agenda
Wednesday March 6th 9:30am – 3:45pm (Lunch Provided)
- Combined DV, housing, and child welfare programming
- Interactive activity rooted in learning more about the realities of the survivor experience.
- Privacy and confidentiality for both systems
Thursday March 7th 9:30am – 3:30pm (Lunch on your own)
- Individualized housing and child welfare programming
*Closer to the date of the event, you will receive a more detailed agenda.
**Lunch is Provided 3/6/24! Please advise of any dietary needs.
Questions: Please reach out if you have any questions!
- Child Welfare Attendees: Barbra Grimmer (bgrimmer@tcfv.org)
- Housing Attendees: Lisa Medina (lmedina@tcfv.org)
We look forward to seeing you in Austin on March 6th & 7th 2024! Please reach out with any questions!
Barbra Ann Grimmer
Child Welfare Policy Coordinator
Texas Council on Family Violence
Direct Line: 512-685-6333
March 12-13: DFPS Region 6 (Houston Area) Regional Convening of DV, Housing, and Child Welfare Advocates
We are excited to announce the 2024 Regional Convening of Domestic Violence, Housing, and Child Welfare Stakeholders to be held in Houston, TX on March 12th & 13th, 2024!
What is the Texas Council on Family Violence (TCFV) Regional Convening of Domestic Violence, Housing, and Child Welfare Stakeholders? TCFV is hosting a 2-day gathering in the Houston area to learn more about the intersection of domestic violence (DV), housing, and child welfare.
Registration: You are receiving this email because you serve families in Houston and surrounding areas (DFPS Region 6a/6b). We have a limited capacity for attendees with a focus on getting to know your community providers, so only advocates from this region should register. Please make sure you register today!
Registration ends on March 11th, 2024 at 8:00 A.M. Registration – Houston Area
Who should attend?
Houston/Surrounding Area:
- Family Violence Program Staff (Resident and Nonresident Family Violence Program Staff)
- Housing & Child Welfare Advocates, CPS Liaisons
- BIPP Providers
- Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)staff
- Department of Family and Protective Services (FV) Liaisonsand other DFPS staff
- Housing and Homelessness Partners, Continuum of Care (CoC) staff
Location
United Way Community Resource Center
50 Waugh Drive
Houston, TX 77007
Agenda
Tuesday March 12thh 9:30am – 3:45pm (Lunch Provided)
- Combined DV, housing, and child welfare programming
- Interactive activity rooted in learning more about the realities of the survivor experience.
- Privacy and confidentiality for both systems
Wednesday March 13th 9:30am – 3:30pm (Lunch on your own)
- Individualized housing and child welfare programming
*Closer to the date of the event, you will receive a more detailed agenda.
**Lunch is Provided 3/12/24! Please advise of any dietary needs.
Questions: Please reach out if you have any questions!
- Child Welfare Attendees: Barbra Grimmer (bgrimmer@tcfv.org)
- Housing Attendees: Lisa Medina (lmedina@tcfv.org)
We look forward to seeing you in Houston on March 12th & 13th 2024! Please reach out with any questions!
Barbra Ann Grimmer
Child Welfare Policy Coordinator
Texas Council on Family Violence
Direct Line: 512-685-6333
