Change Is In the Air

Tuesday, May 24th, 2011
5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Wildish Theater, 630 Main Street, Springfield

Significant changes are happening in the response to child abuse and neglect in Lane County, and we want to keep you informed. Join us for an informational presentation featuring:

• Erinn Kelley-Siel, Director, Oregon Department of Human Services: DHS-Child Welfare is working toward significant changes in its response to cases of child abuse and neglect, with an emphasis on placing fewer children into foster care.
• Jeff Todahl, Ph.D., University of Oregon: 90by30 is a new community-wide initiative engaging all sectors of the community to reduce child abuse in Lane County by 90% by the year 2030.
• Megan Shultz, Executive Director, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA): CASA is preparing to launch a new program model that will engage more high-level volunteers in order to double the number of children served within the next few years.

The event is free to attend (and is not a fundraiser). Light food will be served from 5:30 – 6:00 p.m. donated by Cafe Yumm! The Crossroads on Gateway Street. The presentation will begin promptly at 6:00 p.m. Please RSVP to Sarah-Kate Sharkey. We hope to see you there!