The Latest: Social workers, including marriage and family therapists and mental health counselors participating in the entire conference are eligible for 5 Category 1 CEUs. Additionally, Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) are also eligible for 5 CEUs awarded by DMHA/FSSA.

We're pleased to announce that the DJ Center for Youth will be performing for us during lunch at this year's conference. DJ Center for Youth, Inc. is a non-profit youth serving organization with the mission to provide scholarships to high school students as well as offer programs in the arts while preparing youths to overcome challenging life choices . Since 2001, the Center has been able to successfully achieve its yearly goals by awarding twenty high school students scholarships and promoting after school activities with a focus in arts and dance.

Choices is once again joining forces with the Family Action Network of Lake County, Indiana, Inc., One Community One Family, and the Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction for The 11th Annual Indiana Systems of Care Conference: A Family
Af-Fair! The conference is coming May 17, 2012, to the Indianapolis Marriott East.

You asked and we listened. This year’s conference will feature even more family friendly content and activities, along with the same great learning experiences for those who serve youth. Visitors to last year’s conference enjoyed the new format, so be ready for more great extended sessions and that same great variety of breakout sessions.

May 17th will also mark the return of the Jessica McCarthy Award for Excellence in Wraparound. During our 2011 conference, we honored Joyce Lark, a Bowen Center Parent Advocate in Marshall County, for exemplifying the values and principles of wraparound. In a true testament to Indiana’s statewide system of care, we received nominations from all regions of the state. Be sure to read more about the award and nominate a youth serving professional in your community.