Meeting the needs of military families
As our men and women in uniform so bravely face the intense demands of serving a nation at war, so too do their children. To address these challenges, the Partnership for Children of Cumberland County, Snyder Memorial Baptist Church, and Southern Regional Area Health Education Center in affiliation with Duke University Medical Center, will hold the conference “Forward March: Moving Children Forward During Challenging Times,” September 16-17.
“Forward March” will provide training and networking opportunities for behavioral and mental health professionals, faith based & elected leaders, educators, wounded warriors and members of the civilian and military community throughout our region who work to empower our military children and families.
Mrs. Patty Shinseki, wife of former Joint Chief of Staff and the current Secretary of Veterans Affairs will be the opening plenary speaker. Mrs. Shinseki is a board member for the Military Child Education Coalition and a strong advocate for military children. Joining Mrs. Shinseki are world renowned experts in the fields of child and adolescent psychiatry and psychology, forensic pediatrics, cognitive behavior and family therapy, biofeedback, social work, and resiliency, as well as military leadership, such as Garrison Commander Colonel Stephen J. Sicinski, and Commanding General of Fort Bragg, Lt. General Frank Helmick.
Download the Forward March Program Booklet.
For more information or to register, http://aheconnect.com/registration/srahec/eventdetail.asp?EventID=31409
Attendees can receive a $49.00 rate from the Innkeeper Hotel in Fayetteville. Just call 910-867-7659. Also note that this is for any room type, king or double and they offer a free complimentary breakfast.
Any questions or concerns, please contact John Freudenberg, Government & Military Affairs Liaison with the Partnership for Children of Cumberland County. He can be reached at 910.826.3122 or JFreudenberg@ccpfc.org.
