Social Work Conference - Family Engagement: Strengthening Practice, Building Connections, Driving Results

Head Start families are significantly impacted by increasingly complex systems, issues and structures. Staff must possess an understanding of human and professional dynamics and apply expert skills in engaging and partnering with families and community partners. Highly qualified presenters from diverse areas of academia and social service will help participants understand the unique issues faced by the families we serve, the provision of services within Head Start’s Performance Standards framework, and engage participants in strategies to improve their professional practice by strengthening relationships and building skills.
 

CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES:
Participants will increase understanding of cultural and societal issues that impact families and individuals.
Participants will explore components of effective parent engagement and apply principles to their individual practice.
Participants will practice skills that will increase their effectiveness in working with families.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Individuals who work closely with families such as Family Services Staff, Supervisors and Home Visitors
and especially those who are responsible for assisting families in setting and achieving goals.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
Conference has been submitted to the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage & Family Therapist Board for 15 CPEs for Social Workers and Counselors. 

      IACET CEUs will be available for all sessions. These sessions are approved for IACET CEUs.  IACET CEUs may count toward Ohio Approved credit.



   Sessions submitted or approved for Ohio Approved hours will require participants OPIN # to be requested and your participation will be recorded in the Ohio Professional Registry after the session is completed.


For more information about OHSAI CEU Policies and Procedures, and for more information about preparing for your conference experience, visit https://ohsai.org//professional_development_infor.php       

DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION: Saturday, February 28, 2026

OHSAI strives to have as many attendees as possible pre-registered and paid.  If payment cannot be made by the deadline, please forward a purchase order. 
If a registration must be canceled, please do so seven (7) working days prior  to the training.  Cancelations must be made in writing.
If a cancelation is made after the cutoff (7 working days prior to the training), a $40 administration fee will be applied per canceled person.
No refund will be given for cancelations occurring less than 24 hours before event. Alternate participants may attend.   
Late Fees: $25.00  Registrations received after the deadline listed above will be assessed a late fee of $25.00 per person.
 

HOTEL INFORMATION
Hotel Reservations should be made directly to: 

Columbus Marriott Northwest 
5605 Paul G. Blazer Memorial Parkway
Dublin, Ohio  43017
1-888-801-7133
Hotel Reservation Link 
  Rates:         $131.00      Single/Double
Includes complimentary wireless internet access and breakfast Tuesday-Thursday
          
Deadline for registration at these rates is  Monday, February 23, 2026