Virginia Family Impact Seminars
The Virginia Family Impact Seminars is directed by Robyn McDougle at the Virginia Commonwealth University.
| Seminar | Date | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| FIS 5 | May 2016 | Aging Out of Foster Care; Fostering Futures Into Adulthood |
| FIS 4 | May 2013 | Military and Veteran Families: Focus on Strategies for Sustainable Housing and Family Well-Being |
| FIS 3 | May 2011 | Employment Opportunities and Workforce Development: Policies, Programs and Strategies for Virginia’s Families |
| FIS 2 | September 2009 | Substance Abuse Prevention: Policies, Programs and Strategies for Virginia’s Youth |
| FIS 1 | October 2008 | Truancy and Dropout Prevention Policies: Strategies for Virginia’s Youth |
Contact Information
- Robyn McDougle
- Virginia Commonwealth University
- Office of Public Policy Outreach
- Scherer Hall, Room 107
- Richmond, VA 23298
- (804) 828-2579
- rdmcdougle@vcu.edu
- Jordan Stewart
- stewartjt@vcu.edu
Family Impact Seminars conducted on Family-Focused Foster Care Policy!
The Family Impact Institute is proud to announce that Wisconsin, North Carolina, Massachusetts, and Louisiana successfully conducted Family Impact Seminars on Family-Focused Foster Care Policy in 2015. Virginia and Rhode Island conducted their seminars on Family-Focused Foster Care in spring 2016. The second half of North Carolina's Family Impact Seminar was presented in fall 2016. This project was funded by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. We thank them for their support but acknowledge that the briefing reports from each seminar are those of the Family Impact Seminars alone, and do not reflect the opinions of the Foundation. More information available on Family-Focused Foster Care, click here.
Massachusetts Impact Seminars hold 6th seminar
The Massachusetts Family Impact Seminars held their 6th seminar March 25, 2015 on Mission Control: Reforming Foster Care and Child Protective Services. Featured speakers were Dr. Emily Douglas, Bridgewater State University; Dr. Melinda Guskwa, Rhode Island College; and Dr. Martha Henry, MJ Henry & Associates, Inc.
Wisconsin Impact Seminars hold 33rd seminar
The Wisconsin Family Impact Seminars held their 33rd seminar February 4, 2015 on Helping Foster Kids Succeed: State Strategies for Saving Lives, Saving Money. Featured speakers were Dr. Hilary Shager, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Dr. Mark Courtney, University of Chicago; Dr. Patricia Chamberlain, Oregon Social Learning Center; and Dr. Mary Dozier, University of Delaware.
The Louisiana Family Impact Seminars held their 7th seminar May 6, 2015 on Youth Aging Out of Foster Care: Eliminating Barriers To College Success. The seminar featured two national experts: Dr. Angelique Day, Wayne State University and Mr. William C. Harris, Western Michigan University.
North Carolina Impact Seminars hold 6th seminar
The North Carolina Family Impact Seminars held their 9th seminar May 6, 2015 on Helping Kids in Foster Care Succeed: Strategies for North Carolina to Strengthen Families and Save Money. Senator Tamara Barringer opened the seminar by highlighting the importance of improving the well-being of youth in foster care. Seminar keynote speaker Dr. Mark Testa of the UNC School of Social Work.
Virginia Impact Seminars hold 2nd seminar
The Rhode Island Family Impact Seminars held their 5th seminar May 3, 2016 on Aging Out of Foster Care: Fostering Futures Into Adulthood. Featured speakers were Dr. Sunny Shin, Associate Professor, School of Social Work, Departments of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University; Andrew Block, Executive Director, Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice; and Barbara Favola, Virginia State Senator.
Rhode Island Impact Seminars hold 2nd seminar
The Rhode Island Family Impact Seminars held their 2nd seminar May 12, 2016 on Children's Services and Foster Care: Policy and Practices That Work. Featured speakers was Dr. Mark Testa, School of Social Work, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.