2008 Training Meeting

2008 CATCH & Healthy Tomorrows Training Meeting
Friday, August 15 - Saturday, 16
Chicago, IL

UPDATE
Draft Agenda: Click here to view the agenda for the 2008 Training Meeting.

Registration:
There are no registration fees; however, everyone is required to pre-register to attend this meeting. Please return your registration form to Karla Palmer at kpalmer@aap.org or Carla Amato at camato@aap.org. The deadline is Monday, June 16, 2008.

Meeting Location:
The 2008 Training Meeting will be held at the Westin River North, Downtown Chicago IL August 15 to August 16.

Purpose:

• To bring together CATCH Facilitators, CATCH Resident Liaisons, and Healthy Tomorrows Grantees to increase skills specific to CATCH and/or Healthy Tomorrows.
• To foster collaboration amongst the facilitators and grantees, to learn about other community-based initiatives, and to offer intensive workshops to improve community-based efforts for children.

Learning Objectives:
After attending the 2008 training meeting, participants will be able to

• Apply practice skills specific to the Healthy Tomorrows and CATCH programs to ensure successful development and implementation of Healthy Tomorrows and CATCH grants
• Apply practical strategies to build successful community collaborations and partnerships
• Engage pediatricians, allied health professionals and families in child health initiatives
• Incorporate knowledge of culturally effective care into their practice or community project
• Identify resources and methods to ensure sustainability of grant projects
• Utilize and recommend tools and resources identified during the meeting

We look forward to seeing you this August!