Daniel Memorial Institute Proudly Celebrates 21 Years
of Excellence!
"Growing Pains 2008"
September
3-6, 2008, Daniel Memorial will host the 21st Annual National
Independent Living Conference in Orlando, FL. This year's
conference will be held at the Gaylord Palms Resort &
Convention Center in the majestic city of Orlando, Florida
- Just minutes from WALT DISNEY WORLD®!
Adults and youth are encouraged to apply to present workshops
at this conference. If you are interested in the issues
surrounding independent living and today's youth, this
conference is for you!
For more information, call or e-mail Stephanie Waugerman,
Conference Coordinator at (904) 296-1055 x:1013 or For
more information, call or e-mail Stephanie Waugerman,
Conference Coordinator at (904) 296-1055 x:1013 or swaugerman@danielkids.org
Foster
Care Dynamics 2000-2005: A Report from the Multistate
Foster Care Data Archive
This new report from Chapin Hall uses data from a
sample of 348,695 children admitted to foster care
for the first time between 2000 and 2005 to provide
a general overview of what happens when children are
placed in foster care. The data include changes in
the number of children in care, chances of entering
care, placement type, movement, and exit rates. Click
here for full article.
Join NILA for FREE! That's
right, you can now join NILA for free. Don't miss this great
opportunity to join NILA at no cost. NILA is a grassroots organization
that is committed to enhancing the futures of young people by
promoting quality services for our most vulnerable and valuable
population . . . its youth. Click on the "Join NILA"
tab to join now..
The purpose of
NILA is to provide a national network for sharing information
from a grassroots level.
We provide technical assistance, youth advocacy, and support
mechanisms to assist professionals working with foster care
and promising youth who are making the transition into adulthood.
Shelley Teras
Match Coordinator for
Orphan Foundation of America's
vMentor Program
