Welcome to the information section for the National Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health 20th annual conference. In this section of our website you will find all of the information you need to plan for attending our 20th Annual conference.
We have a very special event planned for our 20th anniversary conference celebration. This year, our focus is on eradicating stigma and promoting positive mental health - two key areas that are in great need of attention by the human services community in the United States. The National Federation is committed to making this topic front and center in local, state and national forums. Join us in Atlanta November 20 - 23, 2008 for the kickoff of this important campaign.
Who should attend this conference?
The National Federation of Families conference draws one of the most diverse audiences of any conference you will attend this year... or any other! The National Federation welcomes all. Of primary importance to the Federation are families and youth who have personal experience with the mental health service delivery system. We are an organization that is based on fervent advocacy for families who have youth with emotional challenges. We are also most welcoming of professionals in the human services field. Without the support of professionals and their continued advocacy for a family-driven, youth-guided approach to providing services the Federation would not be as successful as it is today.
So join us, one and all, and be a part of making change for youth with emotional challenges and their families.
Sandra Spencer, Executive Director
National Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health
