General Information
Online registration will be available until October 10, 2010.
Registration Fees
Early registration fee is $175 for CSFPA members on or before September 15, 2010, and $195 after September 15, 2010. Registration for non-members is $195. Registration includes reception on Wednesday; lunch on Thursday; and lunch on Friday.
Note: For first-time conference attendees, one year membership to the California State Foster Parents Association for the upcoming year is included in the registration fee. If you would like to verify your membership status, or if you have any questions regarding membership, please call Mary Haghenbeck at (510) 223-2202 or email Mary at m.haghenbeck@sbcglobal.net.
CSFPA Scholarship
Scholarships are awarded to graduating high school foster children who wish to further their education or enroll in a technical training course leading to a certification in a life-training skill. All proceeds from the Silent Auction and the 50-50 Raffle will support the Association’s scholarship fund. These two activities are virtually the only source of funding for the Scholarship program. Your participation is greatly appreciated.
Training Conference Location and Lodging Information
Hilton Oakland Airport • One Hegenberger Road, Oakland, CA 94621
Reservations: (510) 635-5000
A room block has been secured for Tuesday, October 12, 2010, through Friday, October 15, 2010. Please mention that you are attending the California State Foster Parent Association Training Conference to receive the special rate of $84 single/double occupancy, $94 triple occupancy, and $104 quadruple occupancy, plus all applicable local and state taxes. The room reservation cut-off date is September 22, 2010. After this date, rooms will be available on a first-come, first-served basis at the prevailing hotel room rate.
Silent Auction
Donations of various items (small household items, toys, linens, gift cards, etc.) are being solicited. All auction items will be on display during the conference. Minimum bids will be identified and each successive bid must increase by a minimum of $1. Bidding will continue until 11am, Friday. Individuals, chapters, and other organizations are all invited to donate items for the auction. Please bring your items for auction to the conference.
50-50 Raffle
As in past conferences, tickets will be sold at the conference Wednesday through Friday at 11am for a 50-50 raffle. The winner will receive 50% of the drawing proceeds.
Exhibits
If you are interested in exhibiting, please contact Tina Hughes, at (510) 430-0942 or visit www.acfpa1.org and click on the Exhibits tab.