Harrisonburg Summit on Supporting Youth & Families in Crisis

When: Friday March 19 3pm-9pm AND
           Saturday March 20 10am-4pm

Where: Lucy Simms Community Center

Info: http://www.HarrisonburgSummits.com

FREE FOOD BOTH DAYS!

Event Sponsors

Use the ticket options above to register as a sponsor.  Sponsors take a leadership role in convening this community conversation by allowing the event to be free for attendees.  Sponsors are visibly thanked before, during, and after the summit.

CHAMPION

                          
     National Counseling Group

LEADERS

Commonwealth's Attorney's Office

Endless Horizons

Chick-fil-A

ADVOCATES

Gail and Fred Fox

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Purpose of the Event 

To explore strategy and solutions for how to best serve at risk youth and families in order that we continue to have a thriving community 

Who Should Attend

• Youth - In order to have a conversation about how to best serve youth, we need young people present!  Youth are encouraged to attend the event.
• Parents and Guardians - This event is an opportunity for family leaders to express their ideas, needs, and concerns to each other and to community leaders.  This is an opportunity to see what resources are available for themselves and their families.
• People in Need - Individuals struggling with financial difficulties, family stress, parenting challenges or other issues are invited to attend and participate in the conversation.
• Educators (Teachers, Administrators, Support Staff) - Teachers, administrators, guidance counselors, and other school-based professionals have a front seat to the issues and opportunities related to serving at risk youth and families.
• Youth Services Leaders - Leaders from programs serving youth - any program serving youth - are invited.  From the Boy and Girl Scouts, to Big Brothers Big Sisters, to the Children's Museum, to faith-based youth programs, to athletic leagues and teams, the directors, coaches, volunteers and program administrators have an important role in this conversation.
• Family Services Leaders - Private, nonprofit, and governmental professionals engaged in serving youth and families with resources, support services, and more will find an opportunity to explain their services, explore partnerships with other providers, and share their knowledge and expertise.
• Religious Leaders - Churches, synagogues, and temples with programs serving youth and families have an important role in this conversation.
• Elected Leaders - Elected leaders have an opportunity to hear directly from constituents in a comfortable atmosphere that allows them to be an equal participant with attendees.  
• Law Enforcement & Attorneys - Police officers, the RUSH Gang Task Force, prosecutors, defense attorneys, probation and parole officers, and other professionals in the justice system have unique insight into the symptoms, causes, and results of challenged youth and families. 
• Topical Experts - Regional, statewide, and national experts on issues related to supporting youth and families in crisis are encouraged to attend and share their insights, reports, and best practices.
• You.

Approximate Agenda

• Friday March 19th: What's the Problem?
   
  • 2:00 Setup for Table Exhibitors
  • 3:00 Registration & Networking & Table Expo
  • 3:30 Welcome and Opening 
             Explanation of Theme: What's the Problem - and the Best Solution? 
             Participants create breakout topics for sessions. 
  • Breakout Sessions
    Each session will have multiple options for small group conversations about specific topics.
    Sessions will be convened throughout the Lucy Simms Center.
    • 4:30 Session 1  
      
    • 5:45 Session 2
    • 7:00 Session 3
  • 8:15 Closing Session (Whole Group, First Presbyterian)
  • 8:45 End of Day
     
• Saturday March 20th: Planning & Action
   
  • 9:30 Registration & Networking & Table Expo
  • 10:00 Welcome Back and Opening
                Explanation of Theme: Time for Action
                Participants create breakout topics for sessions. 
  • Breakout Sessions
    Each session will have multiple options for small group conversation about specific topics.  Sessions will be convened throughout the Lucy Simms Center.
    • 11:00 Session 4
    • 12:15 Session 5
    • 1:30 Session 6
  • 2:45 Closing Session (Whole Group)
  • 3:30 End of Summit

Online Archive at www.HarrisonburgSummits.com

Partner Organizations

• The following organizations have registered as partners for this summit.
  Partners show their commitment and interest in the summit and its theme by providing a modest contribution to cover costs of the event. Partners may be organizations or individuals. Partners are listed and recognized separately from other attendees.

• Fairfield Center
• A Quiet Place Yoga and Shiatsu
• HMC Creation Care Group
• Climate Action Alliance of the Valley
• Harrisonburg Unitarian Universalists
• Off Projects, LLC
• Lundeen Associates, LLC
• Lucas Roasting Company
• Rockingham Memorial Hospital
• Family Life Resource Center
• Strong Families Great Youth Coalition
• First Step: A Response to Domestic Violence
• Office on Children and Youth
• Second Home Child Care Center
• United Way of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County
• Big Brothers Big Sisters
• Crossroads Counseling Center
• Virginia Department of Health
• PEATC
• James Madison University
• Specialized Youth Services of Virginia, Inc.
• Harrisonburg Parks and Recreation
• Bible and Religion Department: Eastern Mennonite University
• League of Therapists