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Register now to Spring Forward this Saturday. Youth Activity Programs are Filling Fast!
Spring Forward 2019 is only 5 days away!
Join other families and professionals at our 6th annual Spring Forward Family Fun Day and Regional Conference. Our great new outdoor activities for children and youth age 4 and older are led by the GMU EDGE experiential learning program, so spots are limited! Pre-registration guarantees children and youth can participate. Reserve your place now; REGISTER HERE!
Spring Forward 2019 will be held Saturday, April 27 from 8:30 am to 2 pm. Keynote
Family Strong: Five Ways to Fight the Fear, Beat the Burnout, and Stay Focused for the Long Haul by author Ms. Wendy Besmann and breakout sessions focus around our theme NAVIGATING SYSTEMS TO BUILD STRONGER FAMILIES. Find all Spring Forward session descriptions HERE. This year, a four hour professional workshop option is available to educators, counselors, social workers and others. 4 Social Work CEs are available!
Formed Families Forward and our co-sponsors NewFound Families, the Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS), and Virginia Department of Education's Training and Technical Assistance Center at GMU are thrilled to offer this inclusive day of learning, connection and fun for families and professionals. 2019 will be our biggest and best Spring Forward yet!
Learn more and REGISTER HERE. And new this year, check out our Spring Forward Instagram!
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Formed Families Forward provides training and support to northern Virginia families formed through adoption, foster care and kinship care who are raising children and youth with special education needs. We also serve professionals who work with our families. Consultations and most trainings are free of charge to parents and caregivers raising children and youth with special needs.
Moving Formed Families to Better Outcomes
Reach us at www.FormedFamiliesForward.org, info@formedfamiliesforward.org or call (703) 539-2904.
Kelly Henderson, Ph.D., Executive Director
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This project is supported in part by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP). Opinions expressed herein are those of the project and do not necessarily represent the position of the U.S. Department of Education. |
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