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2008 annual conference
The transition to adulthood and self- sufficiency is never easy. However, it presents a particular challenge to the estimated 20,000 young adults who transition annually from the foster care system. The age range for “aging-out” varies across the states between age 18 and 21. Often these young people do not have family who are able to give the needed emotional and/or financial support. In addition, they cannot turn to the state once they have been discharged from care. Consequently, the transition to adulthood is a challenge that they face largely on their own. MORE
2007
annual conference
Celebrating Our Legacy: The Gateway to New Village Leadership in Child Welfare
From its inception, the Black Administrators in Child Welfare Inc. has
existed to become a strong voice and a powerful force for African
American children and their families in the child welfare system. Like
most Black organizations, BACW was born out of the Civil Rights Movement
and we stand today on the backs of our legendary founding members. In
2007 our conference theme, Celebrating our Legacy: The Gateway to New
Village Leadership in Child Welfare will focus on remembering the
lessons of our founders as we prepare new leaders in child welfare to
serve African American children and families. MORE
2006
annual conference
Building Partnerships to Serve African American Children and Families
The focus of the 2006 BACW conference was on building partnerships to serve African American Children and Families and move beyond raising awareness of what our young people need to become successful adults and also create a space that will move us to action. We propose to expand our network of participants and increase our efforts to reduce and ultimately prevent further placement of African American children in the foster care system. Business and civic leaders are beginning to recognize that the cost of non-involvement is far greater on the economic viability of the community at-large. Therefore, we must foster opportunities for partnership and address the pressing needs of our children and families now or face the consequences for generations to come.
2005
annual conference
A New Covenant
It was an exciting time at the 2005 BACW Annual Conference in Arlington, Virginia, as we were all challenged to make a new covenant with our families and children. The conference was a great success due to the overwhelming attendance of administrators, practitioners and academicians, and dynamic and inspiring speakers and leaders in the child welfare field.
2004
annual conference
Rebuilding the Village
The 2004 BACW annual conference was held February 29 to March 2 at the Sheraton National Hotel in Arlington, Virginia. The theme, "Rebuilding the Village," explored the concept of the "village" where children were nurtured, protected and instilled with values that reinforced connection to family and community, and where everyone lends a helping hand to vulnerable families in need. Although a fading memory for many, the notion of a healthy, functioning village remains a dream still worth pursuing.
2003
annual conference
Kasserian Ingera?
The BACW 2003 annual conference, which was held March
2-4 at the Hyatt Regency in Arlington, Virginia, was a great success with over 500 attendees.
2002 annual conference:
Our
Children, Our Legacy: Building on Family Strengths and Developing
Community Capacity in Child Welfare
Held in Washington, DC, this conference attracted over 500 attendees
and focused on leadership development for child welfare administrators,
organizing faith-based initiatives, making the connection between
juvenile justice and child welfare, and issues concerning cultural
competence.
2001 annual conference
Empowering Leaders: Champions for African
American Children, Families and Communities
Held in Arlington Virginia, this conference attracted over 500 professionals
and featured more than 40 workshops on a broad spectrum of topics.
The Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Ernestine Jones
for excellence in Child Welfare Administration.
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