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Child Welfare Conference Slated for February 7-8, 2019

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JSUSSW sponsors the 17th Annual Mississippi Child Welfare Institute Conference February 7-8, 2019 at the Jackson, Marriott, 200 East Amite St.

The conference features a Thursday, Pre-Conference event with presentations on Child Advocacy Studies and Using Motivational Interviewing  for those at risk for Opiod Addiction. On the evening of Thursday, February 7th we will sponsor our Youth Empowerment Session (YES!) Zoombathon and the Parent Academy that will focus on Youth Drug Use and Respite Services for Children with Mental Health Challenges. This event is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

On Friday, February 8th, we will feature over 20 presentations from national scholars and practitioners. 11 CEUs offered (Ethics and Diversity) for the two day event. Come and join us!!!

For registration information, go to www.jsums.edu/marketplace

For more information, please call 601-979-8896.