2013 NFPA Conference -- Day 5

If you missed yesterday's luncheon, you missed something great! Not only did we have the pleasure of hearing Philip Browning speak about his vision for Los Angeles County's Department of Children and Family Services -- and his brief role as a kinship caregiver -- but we also witnessed foster parents having fun with the surfer/beach bum contest -- for the kids of course.

Today a very important meeting -- our General Membership Meeting -- will take place. We need to hear from you, our foster parents, on on how we can serve YOUR needs. Thank you for the great feedback you've given us so far in individual meetings over the last few days!

On our agenda today:

2013 NFPA Conference -- Day 2

We're here for Day 2 of the 43rd Annual Education Conference in Long Beach!

Yesterday's meetings were productive. Special guest Joe Kroll, of the North American Council on Adoptable Children (NACAC), joined us to discuss a possible collaboration among NFPA, NACAC and Generations United. We're excited about the possibility of working with these great partners!

NFPA secretary Heather Hosmer, NFPA president Irene Clements and NACAC executive director Joe Kroll

On our agenda for today:

Council of State Affiliates Meeting
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Registration
2 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Exhibit Setup
3 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Get ready to have a "beachy" time tomorrow!

A note regarding our 2013 conference hotel

For June 2, the contracted rooms at Renaissance Long Beach have all been reserved. Since many guests may want to stay that evening, NFPA has checked all the downtown Long Beach hotels for availability. Please consider one of the following hotels: