Tapestry 2016 program

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Social Work Program

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Since 1889, we’ve been laying the groundwork for incredible futures.

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Who are We?

Welcome to the 2016 Western Regional Tapestry Conference!

Dear Champions of Children,

The Bair Foundation is a national nonprofit child & family ministry that has successfully cared and treated children, teens and families since 1967. The Bair Foundation operates in 32 offices located in 9 states: Pennsylvania, Ohio, Kentucky, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Texas. The Bair Foundation offers a myriad of community-based services which include: Therapeutic Foster Care, Traditional Foster Care, Adoption Services, Medically-Needy Foster Care, Independent Living Services, B.E.S.T. Program, Wraparound Services, Intensive In-Home & Clinical Services, Assessment Home, and Outpatient Services.

The Bair Foundation is accredited by COA (Council on Accreditation) and is a member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability, Alliance for Children & Families, Christian Alliance for Orphans, and the Foster Family-based Treatment Association.

Slippery Rock University, founded in 1889, is the region’s premier public residential university. The University is shaped by its normal school heritage and characterized by its commitment to intellectual development, leadership and civic responsibility. SRU provides students with a comprehensive learning experience that intentionally combines academic instruction with enhanced educational learning opportunities that will help them succeed in their lives, professional careers and be engaged citizens.

The undergraduate program in social work awards a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Work and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, the national accrediting agency for social work. The baccalaureate program in social work prepares students for generalist social work practice. As beginning professional social workers, graduates typically work in the areas of child welfare, juvenile and adult corrections, public assistance, health and mental health, aging, domestic violence, chemical dependency, among others.

It is hard to believe that we are now entering the 5th year of the Western Regional Tapestry Conference ~ Where Each Piece is Essential.

The Bair Foundation is honored to bring this collaboration to you each and every year. As we join together over the next two days, I encourage you to network with one another and learn how we can be woven tightly together to serve the children and families in our communities.

Each of us have our own specialties and gifts to care for this vulnerable population. When woven together, we are able to provide a safety net for those we serve.

I hope over the next two days you walk away refreshed and empowered to make a difference. Whether it is the trauma informed care, ethics, leadership, or clinical understanding that brought you to this event, we are confident that you will receive quality information through the process.

If you see a presenter outside of the training, please take a moment to say “thank you” as they have donated all of their time and resources to ensure this training is free of registration fees. Additionally, please thank our exhibitors as you visit their tables. Their participation over these two days has funded the use of this amazing facility and morning coffee bar, not to mention the beautiful basket giveaways that will occur at the end of the conference. A shout out to Slippery Rock University’s Social Work Program for providing the CEU’s for licensed social workers. A very special thank you goes out to our lunch sponsors who provided a delicious meal for you each day. Without the special donations of agencies like yours and the generosity of those listed, we would not be able to ensure the conference remain free of charge. This is vitally important to us as we want entry level caseworkers, foster/ adoptive parents and all levels of leadership to attend.

Last, but most certainly not least, thank you to the amazing family we have here at The Bair Foundation. They spend countless volunteer hours to make this conference possible. They work hard to ensure that every little detail is taken care of, from the centerpieces to the presenter gifts, and the amazing door prizes. They fund raise for months prior to the event to bring you these special touches. It is a blessing to have everyone make this possible each year.

Now presenting, Tapestry 2016. I hope it is all you expected and more!

ENJOY!

Kimberly Young, LSW

Pennsylvania State Director The Bair Foundation Child & Family Ministries kyoung@bair.org

@bairfoundation facebook.com/TheBairFoundationPA

About Our Key Note Speaker Diego Fuller

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ost teenagers remember the day they got their license, or their sweet 16, or even prom night. For Diego the most prominent day he remembers is In 2002, when Diego showed up on Pastor’s Aaron Blake Steps. At that moment in time with all of Diego emotions sky high, Blake stopped Diego at the door and told him to lose any Foster Care Mentality that he has. He went on to tell him, “You are not a Foster Child; you are “Engrafted” into my family. A lesson taught but not learned until almost 10 years later when Diego was 24 years old living out what it means to be “Engrafted”.

Diego Fuller

In 2014 Diego released his Second studio album titled “ENGRAFTED”. That’s now Ranked #1 Album Locally on Reverbnation, #22 in the Nation, and also #25 around the Globe, and was nominated as Artist and best song of the Year. Diego released his Engrafted Music Video July 2015, and the Video and song has aired across the world on multiple Radios Stations and different sites such as www.familylifetoday.com, www.cafo.org, and more. As of now Diego the Founder & President of B.I.G Records & Foundation, and Aaron Blake Founder of Harvest Family Life & The Keep, has joined forces and are now traveling the country Empowering the Local church to create a culture of families prepared to accept the calling of Orphan Care.

Diego truly believes that if the Church could get involved with the state and help take on Foster and Adopting the fatherless, we can save a child and change their destiny, just as Bishop Aaron Blake done with 6 foster boys including Diego himself.

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About Our Closing Key Note Speaker Rich Capodagli

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ich Capodagli is a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 20 years of experience working directly with families and children. Even prior to earning his Master’s Degree in Education (Counseling) at Texas Tech University, Rich cut his teeth working through the foster care system as a direct care staff in shelter, residential group care and residential treatment settings.

Rich Capodagli

Following becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas, Rich worked in assessment and crisis stabilization within the community MHMR system. He also has extensive administrative experience in the foster care system including as a supervisor over residential and group care programs as well as Clinical Director of an agency with Residential Group Care Organization, Assessment Center, and CPA programs. Further, Rich has maintained a private practice working with adults, couples, families and children presenting with a variety of mental health, behavioral and relational concerns including trauma, depression, anxiety, and issues with anger, relationships, and behavioral concerns.

Rich has most recently worked with Cenpatico as a Clinical Supervisor and currently as a Foster Care Trainer. Rich has also trained/interfaced with numerous community entities including the Independent School District, the university system, medical and legal Professionals, Children’s Protective Services, the Police and Sheriffs’ departments, Court Appointed Special Advocates, and other counselors and social workers with in the community.

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Western Regional Tapestry Conference Guest Speakers

Bethany Wentz

MHY Family Services Presenting: The Truth About Adoption

Jenna Rhodaberger Highmark Caring Place

Presenting: Supporting Children on the Spiral of Grief

Edward Stancombe

Therapeutic Yoga Program LLC Presenting: The Mindfulness Toolbox and Yoga 101

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Therapeutic Yoga Program LLC Presenting: The Mindfulness Toolbox and Yoga 101

Brett Glavey, MSW

Office of Vocational Rehabilitation New Castle Office Presenting: OVR Service Changes in Response to WIOA

Grace Enick & Bridget Bauer Pressley Ridge & Homeless Children’s Education Fund Presenting: How to Keep Kids Safe

Sherill Rudy, MSN CRNP

Russ McCurdy

Presenting: How to Keep Kids Safe

Presenting: You are Not Alone: Real Time Supports

Living in Liberty

Project STAR at the Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh

Western Regional Tapestry Conference Guest Speakers continued...

Amy Swigart, M.S. D.A.P.A.

Susan Roop, M.A. NCC, LPC

Inspiring Change

Presenting: Parenting the Reactive Attachment Child

Presenting: Parenting the Reactive Attachment Child

Richard Capodagli, M.Ed., LPC-S Centpatico

Presenting: Ethics

Not Pictured: Joan Tejchman Butler County Children and Youth Presenting: Navigating the Adoption Subsidy Process John Amato, M.Ed. Familylinks Presenting: Managing Generations Kimberly Thomas, MA The Bair Foundation Presenting on Who Does That? Assessing Behavior Maureen J Ticich, MSW Bethany Christian Services of WPA Presenting: Why Post Adoption Services Are Important

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Not Pictured: continued Linda Prevost, BSW Bethany Christian Services of WPA Presenting: Why Post Adoption Services Are Important Natalie Symons Milestone HCQU West Presenting on Communicating with a Person with an Intellectual Disability Richard H. King Presenting: Practical Clinical Supervision Tanya Montgomery, MSW Presenting: How Do You Rate Trauma?

Tom Carter FBI Presenting: True Story - Sex Trafficking Case Krista Ball Highmark Caring Place Supporting Children on the Spiral of Grief

Innovative Solutions. Better Health.

Proud to support The Bair Foundation in building strong children, strong families and strong communities.

Dedicated to promoting recovery by managing and coordinating supports and services for HealthChoices members in 13 western Pennsylvania counties.

S.O.S Creed Stamp Out Stigma At Value Behavioral health of Pennsylvania, we understand the importance of recognizing the high prevalence of mental illness. We also know that when recognition is coupled with reeducation and acceptance, health-seeking action can be taken.

These actions lead to recovery, which is achievable for everyone.

Each of the Three R’s (recognize, reeducate and reduce) depend on each other to effectively Stamp Out Stigma (SOS) surrounding mental illness.

This is what we, as a company and as individuals, charge ourselves to do - to completely Stamp Out Stigma and clear the path to health-seeking behavior. It begins with us.

Thank You to Our Snack Sponsor

www.vbh-pa.com

Thank You to CEU Provider

Social Work Program

sru.edu

Thank You to Our Lunch Sponsor President’s Commission for Disability Issues

Hyatt Place Pittsburgh/Cranberry Lounge by our indoor pool, hang out in our fresh social spaces, or order something to sip on at our Coffee to Cocktails Bar. Wake up refreshed & recharged in a Hyatt Grand Bed with super-soft sheets, then start your day with a free breakfast and a fresh cup of StarbucksÂŽ coffee right here in our Gallery.

136 Emeryville Drive Cranberry Township, PA 16066 724-779-7900 www.pittsburghcranberry.place.hyatt.com

Thank You

to the PA Statewide Adoption & Permanency Network for partnering with Tapestry and Bair for our second annual Adoption Matching Event!

#MeetTheKids

Thank You

to our Bag Sponsor A Pennsylvania Medicaid-Approved Provider

Mental Health Residential Services

Provides therapeutic residential treatment for adolescents with behavioral, mental health and psychiatric needs, including: Stabilization Critical Care and Assessments Intensive Treatment Transitional Living Program

Monarch Center for Autism

Provides comprehensive programs for ages 3 through adulthood with Autism Spectrum Disorders, including: Monarch Boarding Academy Monarch School Monarch Transition Education 800.879.2522 / intake@bellefairejcb.org / www.bellefairejcb.org One Pollock Circle / 22001 Fairmount Blvd. / Shaker Heights OH 44118

Are you willing to go outside your comfort zone and do something that will impact your life forever?

Thank You

Presentation Gift Sponsor

Unsure of what to get that special someone who seems to have everything this Christmas?

Sponsor a Foster Child in Their Name with Bair Angel Tree!

The Bair Foundation is in need of “Angels� to sponsor gifts and gift cards for foster children and teens of all ages this Christmas.

If you or your group would like to participate, please call Ruthie McClain at 724-946-2220 or rmcclain@bair.org

Please Join Us Thursday Evening!

924 Sheraton Dr, Mars, PA 16046 (724) 772-2700

The employee family of The Bair Foundation Child & Family Ministries is honored to sponsor The 2016 Western Regional Tapestry Conference.

Thank You to Our Host

Thursday Schedule

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20TH 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Registration 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM Introductions 9:30AM – 10:00 AM Key Note: Diego Fuller 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM Exhibit/Snack Break 10:45 AM – 11:00 AM Session A: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM 1 True Story - Sex Trafficking Tom Carter – FBI Case 2 Yoga 101 Edward Stancombe & Elizabeth Rettig 3 Who Does That? Assessing Kimberly Thomas, MA Behavior -2 hours (PART 1) 4 Navigating the Adoption Joan Tejchman Subsidy Process Lunch Break 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Session B: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM 1 Talking with Youth about Sherrill Rudy MSN, Human Trafficking and CRNP with Bridget Establishing Protective Bauer and Grace Enick Factors within Communities 2 The Truth about Adoption Bethany Wentz 3 Who Does That? Assessing Kimberly Thomas, MA Behavior -2 hours (PART 2) 4 The Mindfulness Toolbox Edward Stancombe & Elizabeth Rettig Session Break 2:00 PM – 2:15 PM Session C: 2:15 PM – 315 PM 1 Communicating with IDD Natalie Symons 2 Managing Generations -2 John Amato, M.Ed. hours (PART 1) 3 Practical Clinical Supervision Richard H. King -2 hours (PART 1) 4 You are not alone: Real Time Russ McCurdy Supports Session Break 3:15 PM – 3:30 PM Session D: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM 1 How Do You Rate Trauma?

Tanya Montgomery, MSW 2 Managing Generations -2 John Amato, M.Ed. hours (PART 2) 3 Practical Clinical Supervision Richard H. King -2 hours (PART 2) 4 Why Post Adoption Services Maureen J Ticich, MSW Are Important & Linda Prevost, BSW

CEU’s

Matching/Sweet Treats Event Diego Youth Performance

4:30 PM -6:30 PM 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

1 CEU

ROOM

1 CEU

South Venue

1 CEU

Large Kidz Space

1 CEU

Trinity Room

1 CEU

Founders A

1 CEU

Kidz Room 4-5

1 CEU 1 CEU

Large Kidz Space Trinity Room

1 CEU

South Venue

1 CEU 1 CEU

Trinity Founders A

1 CEU

Kidz Room 4-5

1 CEU

Large Kidz Space

1 CEU

Large Kidz Space

1 CEU

Founders A

1 CEU

Kidz Room 4-5

1 CEU

Trinity

2 CEU’s

Starlite Café South Venue

Friday Schedule

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21st 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM Registration 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM Session A: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM 1 Supporting Children on the Jenna Rhodaberger & Spiral of Grief -2 hours (PART 1) Krista Ball 2 Parenting The Reactive Amy Swigart M.S. Attachment Child -2 hours (PART D.A.P.A. & Susan 1) Roop, M.A. NCC, LPC 3 OVR: Service Changes in Brett Glavey, MSW, Response to WIOA -2 hours LSW (PART 1) 4 Ethics – 2 hours (PART 1) Richard Capodagli, M.Ed., LPC-S Session Break 10:00 AM – 10:15 AM Session B: 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM 1 Supporting Children on the Jenna Rhodaberger & Spiral of Grief -2 hours (PART 2) Krista Ball 2 Parenting The Reactive Amy Swigart M.S. Attachment Child -2 hours (PART D.A.P.A. & Susan 2) Roop, M.A. NCC, LPC 3 OVR: Service Changes in Brett Glavey, MSW, Response to WIOA -2 hours LSW & JamieLynn (PART 2) Palumbo, MSW, LSW 4 Ethics – 2 hours (PART 2) Richard Capodagli, M.Ed., LPC-S Session Break 11:15 AM – 11:30 AM Closing Key Note 11:30 AM -12:30 PM (Ethics) Raffle Giveaways 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM

CEU’s

ROOM

1 CEU

Large Kidz Space

1 CEU

Trinity

1 CEU

Founders A

1 CEU

South Venue

1 CEU

Large Kidz Space

1 CEU

Trinity

1 CEU

Founders A

1 CEU

South Venue

1 CEU

South Venue South Venue

Thank You Tapestry Volunteers Your hard work is appreciated!

Julia Praskavich Elise Sutter Falon Westlake Tasha Sims Jessica Long Gio Arafa Mary Burrows Kelly Quinn Nichole Aversa Jill Schmidt

Jen Himmler Brandi Lafferty Ashley Chilleo Jordon Mignella Becca Hunter Jen Ortega Courtney Dixon Rachel Gottron Bonnie Marsh Katie Roitz

Ashley Kelley Lauren Warso Tiffany Stokes Danielle O’Neill Amanda Cetra Tara McCormick Brandy Houk-Shearer Rhonda Hansotte Jeff Hansotte Kim Young

Larry Breitenstein Artie Mignella Brooke Guthrie Caryl Dexter Margaret Maxwell

Thank You to Our Western Regional Tapestry Conference Vendors

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Attendees are encouraged to visit vendor tables for a chance to win raffle baskets!

Adoption Connection Bellefaire JCB & Monarch Center for Autism Bethany Christian Services Diego Fuller Eden Ministry Family links Highmark Caring Place Holy Family Institute Inspiring Change, LLC Living in Liberty Mon Yough Community Services, Inc. Northway Christian Community Orphan Expo Parent to Parent Passavant Memorial homes Slippery Rock University’s President’s Commission for Disability Issues Value Behavioral Health Western & Southern Life Insurance

Winners will be announced 12:30 PM on Friday in the South Venue Winner must be present to win.

Please Join us for a Sweet Treats & Matching Event!

Join Us! Prospective Foster & Adoptive Parents!

SWAN Affiliates!

County Caseworkers!

Families!

Thursday October 20th 4:30-6:30 PM

Join The Bair Foundation and The PA Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network to learn more about children in need of a foster or forever home, gather resources, and bring families together!

Childcare is provided!

A Sweet, New Beginning!

North Way Christian Community Map 118 Patio

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Food Pantry Tech Equipment Room

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Founders A

Founders Room B

Founders Room C

Pre-K Room

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Snack Bar

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First Floor

Worship Building

Since 1967 The Bair Foundation has remained committed to the well-being of every child in care; to their safety, to their academic success, and to giving them every opportunity that provides a sense of self-worth.

FOSTER CARE ■ ADOPTION ■ KINSHIP CARE ■ COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION ■ B.E.S.T. FOR FAMILIES

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