Upcoming Events

  • Advocacy Training (Virtual)
    Zoom Register here: https://go.osu.edu/ofc
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    Apr 30, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Zoom Register here: https://go.osu.edu/ofc
    Join us to increase your knowledge and skills in advocoacy with the Ohio Family and Children First Coordinators Association & the Ohio State Center on Education and Training for Employment (CETE). Register here: https://go.osu.edu/ofcfca-advocacy.
  • Annual Conference 20/20 Vision For the Future: Oct 19-21, 2020
    Virtual Conference: Must Pre-Register
    Oct 19, 2020, 8:45 AM – Oct 21, 2020, 3:45 PM
    Virtual Conference: Must Pre-Register
    Join us for the Associations's annual Ohio and Family Children First Council Virtual Conference. This year our theme will be focusing on the future work of the FCFC and how to weave resiliency into our work with multi-system youth and their caretakers. Sign up for individual sessions below.
 

Conference Sessions: Sign-up for each you plan to attend!

  • Ohio Director's Roundtable & OFCFCA Annual Meeting
    Wed, Oct 21
    Zoom Meeting
    Oct 21, 2020, 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
    Zoom Meeting
    What is the state of the Ohio and Children First Council in 2020 & what is our vision of the future? Join us for the annual address with OFCFCA President Gretchen Behimer followed by a discussion with key state directors on issues that matter for the youth & families that we serve.
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  • Healing Power of Contribution: A gift is only a gift when it is given
    Tue, Oct 20
    Zoom Meeting
    Oct 20, 2020, 12:45 PM – 3:45 PM
    Zoom Meeting
    Explore how contribution leads to healthier relationships, a greater sense of self, deeper meaning in one's life, and healing. Sarah Buffie of Soul Bird Consulting offers ways to help someone use their strengths to build resilience & contribute to the greater good in their community.
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  • Facilitating Engaging Community Meetings
    Tue, Oct 20
    Zoom Training-Pre-Resgistration Required
    Oct 20, 2020, 8:45 AM – 12:45 PM
    Zoom Training-Pre-Resgistration Required
    As the leader or a member of your Family & Children First Council, meeting facilitation is a key skill for success. In a world of "death-by-meeting" and Zoom burn-out, Jeff Stec of Citizens for Civic Renewal will teach tips for engaging community meetings that inspire change and collLABORation!
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  • Belonging: Resiliency in Purpose and Passion vs. Problems
    Mon, Oct 19
    Zoom Meeting-Pre-Registration is Required
    Oct 19, 2020, 12:45 PM – 3:45 PM
    Zoom Meeting-Pre-Registration is Required
    Is purpose and passion the missing element in serving the most at-risk & vulnerable youth and families? Join us with Sarah Buffie, MSW of Soul Bird Consulting to discuss how we can build resiliency in the face of adversity by shifting focus from problems to the gifts & interest of those we serve.
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  • Lonliness is Vulnerability
    Mon, Oct 19
    Zoom Meeting-Pre-Registration Required
    Oct 19, 2020, 8:45 AM – 11:45 AM EDT
    Zoom Meeting-Pre-Registration Required
    Studies show that Generation Z and the Millennial generation are reporting significant increase in loneliness. Join us with Colleen Mercuri-Johnson, LISW-S of Hopetree Consulting to explore the contributing factors & the increase in loneliness in the time of Covid-19.
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2020 Annual OFCFCA Conference Flyer

Conference flyer to share with your FCFC Team, Family Representatives, and Council Members.

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