It is through connection that relationships are formed and developed and ultimately sustained.
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| | workshop proposals. The program is currently under development.
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 | | The conference invites your support as a donor, display vendor, or volunteer. |
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 | | The conference is pleased to have Lorraine E. Fox as its third Keynote |
| | speaker. Lorraine will address the closing morning session of the conference.
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 | | The Early Bird rates have been extended to April 15, 2010 to meet requests to |
| | consider March 31 year end deadlines for some registrants. PDF's for Workshop Descriptions and Registration have been finalized.
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On Making Connections...
Connections take place everyday in many different venues all over the world. As
people in the human services field we understand the importance of making
connections. It is through connection that relationships are formed and developed and
ultimately sustained. The power of those relationships is what creates opportunities
for positive change. If connection is not made between all of us working with at-risk
children, youth, and families and between the agencies that support them, then how
can relationships and positive change occur? The 2010 National Child and Youth
Care Conference is an opportunity for us to examine the importance of making
connections with those at the direct service, agency, provincial, and national level.
From the perspectives of the professionals, the service providers, and the
organizations, we will look at the "how and why" we make connections. Our ability to
explore and understand the multiple ways we connect everyday allow us to move
forward in our profession and strengthen our skills. Think about the impact that
connection has on the children, youth, and families with which we work. Think about
how that connection supports the work we do and its success. Think about how
connection can challenge the relationship resistant youth. Think how connection can
change the outcomes for children, youth, and families that utilize the services that we
provide. We invite you to join us to create your own connections and explore the
possibilities that connections can create.
Conference Co-Chairs: Jessica Lusk, Cherie Smith

Welcome to the 16th National Child and Youth Care Conference >
16TH NATIONAL CHILD AND YOUTH CARE CONFERENCE
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Conference Host
The Child and Youth
Care Workers
Association of Manitoba
last hosted Nationals in
1986 and 1996. Click
on the logo to visit the
association website.
Making Connections will be the child and youth care opportunity to share in Manitoba's
140th Anniversary. To learn more about this year long celebration click on the icon
above. The conference specifically invites former Manitoba CYC's and past National
registrants to return to join in.
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| | invitation form
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 | | Make a Connection: Guests who wish to donate, display or volunteer can |
| | email the conference committee here. Donors, display vendors and volunteers will be recognized here. A link to the Delta Winnipeg is provided for those seeking accommodations.
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 | | For Your Information: Workshop and Program information..
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 | | Registration: Conference fees and a Registration Application you can |
| | download are now online. Early Bird rates in effect to April 15, 2010.
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About CYCWAM
The Child and Youth Care Workers' Association of Manitoba (CYCWAM) is a
non-profit, volunteer association of child and youth care workers in the Province of
Manitoba. As a member of the Canadian Child and Youth Care Associations, we
represent and promote excellence in the professional practice of Child and Youth
Care in Manitoba. Our board consists of dedicated professionals who have some
level of involvement in the Youth Care Field.
Supporting Sponsors
Jessica Lusk
Cherie Smith