What a fantastic couple of days! We want to express our sincere thanks to each and every one of you for being part of the 48th Annual Spring Conference. Your active participation and passion for the topics discussed added immeasurable value to the event.

From the insightful keynote addresses to the engaging workshops and lively networking, the energy was palpable throughout the event.

Again, thank you for being part of the 48th Annual Spring Conference. Until next year, stay connected and keep the conversation going!

Featured Speakers

DAY 1:

Bruce D. Perry

M.D., Ph.D.

(LIVE Virtually!)

Presentation Focus: The Impact of Trauma and Neglect on the Developing Child: Implications for Systems of Care. Dr. Bruce Perry is the Principal of the Neurosequential Network and a Professor (Adjunct) in the Departments of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University in Chicago and the School of Allied Health, College of Science, Health and Engineering, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria Australia. Over the last thirty years, his work on the impact of abuse, neglect and trauma on the developing brain has impacted clinical practice, programs and policy across the world. Dr. Perry is the author, with Maia Szalavitz, of The Boy Who Was Raised As A Dog, a bestselling book based on his work with maltreated children and Born For Love: Why Empathy is Essential and Endangered. Dr. Perry’s most recent book, What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing, co-authored with Oprah Winfrey, was released in 2021.

DAY 2:

Becky Haas

Author, Speaker, Trainer

Presentation Focus: Building a Trauma Informed Resilient Community. Known for her contagious enthusiasm, Becky Haas is an international advocate, trainer, and organizational coach on using a trauma informed approach, the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) study and Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) study. She is a pioneer in creating trauma informed communities. The work she led in Northeast Tennessee was recognized by the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) in 2018 as a model for other cities to follow. In 2019 she co-authored the Building a Trauma Informed System of Care toolkit for the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services detailing a blueprint for creating community resilience.

Course Agenda for CME
Care Coordinators & Supervisors

The Ohio Children's Alliance, in partnership with the Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Center of Excellence, has developed and implemented sessions within the 48th Annual Spring Conference focused on providing guidance and support for those working in our sector. General conference workshops and a special agenda for OhioRISE CME Care Coordinators and Supervisors are designed to empower conference attendees with the knowledge and skills needed to create a nurturing and supportive environment for the healthy development of children and youth. Financial support for Center of Excellence workshops is provided by the Ohio Departments of Mental Health and Addiction Services, Medicaid, and Children and Youth.