NYSCCC LINK Family Gathering • May 11, 2006 • Albany, NY
1:00 - Welcome and Introductions
1:30 - Setting the Table:
”Education then, beyond all other devices of human origin, is the great equalizer of the conditions of man, the balance wheel of the social anatomy.”
- Learning the Place Setting – History of Permanency Planning and how trends in law and practice are changing foster parent roles and practice
- The Seating Chart and Menu – Structure of Foster Care system and law Sources, whose who in the courtroom and what do they want.
2:45 – Refreshment Break
3:00 - Table Manners
"They may forget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel". Carl W. Buechner
- Feeling comfortable in your seat: “Knowledge is the most democratic source of power.”Alvin Toffer Understanding Foster Parent Legal Status and Roles, defining professionalism
- Participating in the Conversation: “You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist.” Indira Ghandi Using the language of the law for advocacy and resolving disagreements.
- Etiquette 101: “After all this is over, all that will really have mattered is how we treated each other. “
4:00 - Inviting, Welcoming, and Inspiring Others to Take Their Place:
“If enough people knock their heads against a brick wall - the brick wall will fall down.” Anonymous
- Discussion
- Small group exercise