Engaging to Make a Difference
2017 Illinois WIC Training and Educational Conference
Provided by the Illinois Department of Human Services, Bureau of Family Nutrition
Conference Speaker Presentations
Stephanie Bess, Tuesday, April 18
Stephanie Bess, MCH Initiative
Stephanie Bess, Conference Synopsis
Caretime for the Family Care Professional, Lisa Boesen, MAOM, ACC, PHR
The First 1000 Days - the Connection Between You and the Health Legacy of the Next Generation, Dena Herman, PhD, MPH, RD
Breastfeeding Makes All the Difference, Kathleen Kendall-Tackett, PhD, IBCLC, FAPA
Behavioral Science & WIC: Small Tweaks to Make a Big Difference, ideas42
April 18 – 20, 2017
Crowne Plaza Springfield
3000 South Dirksen Parkway
Springfield, IL 62703
217529-7777
Target Audience:
Illinois WIC Certifying Health Professionals (RN, RD, DTR), Coordinators, Frontline (support/clerical) staff, WIC Peer Counselors, IBCLCs and Management Staff
Registration fee: $30.00
Register at: CLICK HERE!
Registration deadline: April 7, 2017
Cancellation deadline: April 7, 2017, to receive a full refund. There will be no refund for cancellations after April 7, 2017
Check/Purchase Order Payments
If paying by check/purchase order, please make payable to:
Prevention First
2800 Montvale Drive
Springfield, IL 62704
Attn: Kim Fear
Space is limited. Registration deadline firm.
NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION.
Mission
The 2017 WIC Conference will set the stage for local agency WIC providers as Illinois WIC moves toward achieving its philosophy that providing food instruments is not enough. Every family is unique and deserves to be met where they are, receive warm referrals, individualized nutrition education and counseling, comprising shopping and food preparation skill building. Only through meaningful conversation can families be engaged to make healthy choices including on-going participation in WIC. Participants should leave appointments feeling affirmed as parents/caregivers, feel confident in using their food benefits, be ready to make small steps towards improved health, refer friends and family to the program, and come back to the clinic themselves.
Goals
For local agency staff to fully embrace this philosophy they will:
* Understand the impact of poverty on children and families at a physiological level.
* Believe their interactions to be meaningful and lead to change in WIC families.
* Increase ability to work as a Nutrition Assessment and Counseling Team with a supportive State WIC Staff, and understand the difficulties encountered while providing direct services.
* Develop skills to assist families to maximize their WIC food benefits.
Contact Hours
More info to come
DRAFT AGENDA
Tue, April 18, 2017 – Day One
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11:30 am – 5:00 pm Registration
11:30 am – 1:00 pm Exhibits
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Opening and Welcome “Engaging to Make a Difference” Stephanie Bess, Chief of the Bureau of Family Nutrition
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Keynote Session - Dr. Karen Frankel, PhD, IMH-E® (IV-C) & Dr. Kelly Glaze, PsyD
“The Innovative Process Behind Colorado Warm Connections Program- A Multi-agency, Interdisciplinary Maternal and Child Mental Health Initiative”
*The presentation will provide substantial crossover information and will benefit all agency staff.
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm Networking and Exhibits Break
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm Facilitated Session 1- Please refer to your group & assigned room
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Facilitation services provided by Institute of Cultural Affairs’ (ICA) & Technology of Participation (ToP)®
5:15 pm – 6:30 pm Reception/Exhibit Grand Opening & Presentations
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Reception sponsored in part by Kellogg
Wed, April 19- Day Two
7:30 am – 4:30 pm Registration
7:30 am – 8:30 am Breakfast Buffet, Networking and Exhibits
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Breakfast sponsored in part by General Mills
8:30 am – 9:00 am Re-cap of day 1-ballroom
9:00 am – 10:00 am Keynote Session – Dr. Kathleen Kendall-Tackett, PhD, IBCLC, FAAP
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“Breastfeeding Makes all the Difference-Breastfeeding’s Role in Overcoming Adversity”
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*This presentation provides information for all agency staff
10:00 am – 10:30 am Networking and Exhibits Break
10:30 am – 11:45 am Facilitated Session 2- Please refer to your group & assigned room
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Facilitation services provided by Institute of Cultural Affairs’ (ICA) & Technology of Participation (ToP)®
11:45 am – 12:00 pm Break
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Luncheon
1:00 pm – 1:45 pm Keynote Session Lisa Boesen, MAOM, ACC, PHR
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“Care Time for the Family Care Professional”
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*This presentation will provide self-care information and techniques recommend for all agency staff
1:45 pm – 2:00 pm Break
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Keynote Session Dr. Dena Herman, PhD, MPH, RD
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“First 1,000 Days- The Connection between You and the Health Legacy of the Next Generation”
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*This presentation provides substantial crossover information and will benefit all agency staff.
3:00 pm – 3:15 pm Break
3:15 pm – 4:30 pm Facilitated Session 3- Please refer to your group & assigned room
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Facilitation services provided by Institute of Cultural Affairs’ (ICA) & Technology of Participation (ToP)®
Thursday, April 20- Day Three
7:30 am – 12:30 pm Registration
7:30 am – 8:30 am Breakfast Buffet
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Dairy Products sponsored in part by the St. Louis Dairy Council
8:30 am – 9:00 am Re-cap day 2-ballroom
9:00 am 10:00 am WIC Recognitions/Awards
10:00 am – 10:30 am Break
10:30 am – 11:30 am Keynote Session – TENT. Jonathan Hayes, Sr. Associate & Dani Grodsky, Associate
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“Behavioral Designs in WIC: Small Tweaks To Make a Big Difference” - ideas42
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*This presentation will offer small changes for a big impact and will benefit all agency staff.
11:30am – 12:30 pm Closing Comments
Overnight Accommodations
A block of sleeping rooms is set up at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Springfield. Special room rates of $70+ tax single, $85+tax double and $115+tax quad are available through March 27, 2017. Please request the group rate for the “WIC Conference” room block. To reserve a room, call the hotel at 1-217-529-7777. All reservations must be accompanied by a first night room deposit, or guaranteed with a major credit card. Room requests received after March 27, 2017 will be confirmed on a space available basis and participants will be charged the prevailing rate. Hotel reservations may be cancelled 24 hours prior to the day of arrival without penalty.
The Hotel contact information is Crowne Plaza Hotel, 3000 Dirksen Parkway, Springfield IL, 217-529-7777. Check-in time is after 4:00pm; Check-out time is 11:00 am.
Special Needs
The location is accessible for those with disabilities. Anyone needing special accommodations should notify Kim Fear at kim.fear@prevention.org or by phone at 1.217.793.7353, ext. 123 not later than April 7, 2015.
Parking
There is complimentary self-parking at the Crowne Plaza Hotel.