2013 NFPA National Education Conference
43rd National NFPA Education Conference
Wed, June 5 - Sat, June 8, 2013
Long Beach, California
NFPA is making BIG plans for the National Foster Parent Association's 43nd Education Conference! We are looking forward to hosting attendees for a few days of learning, networking and fun.
The 2013 NFPA Conference will be held at the Renaissance Long Beach Hotel, Long Beach, CA. The Renaissance Long Beach Hotel is located in downtown Long Beach, near restaurants, attractions, and the ocean.
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Help spread the word by downloading the Conference announcement flyer.
Workshops, schedule and registration info is in the Registration Brochure.
Registration is open! Read more on the Registration page.
To stay informed of conference updates, join the NFPA email list.
The NFPA Annual Education Conference is:
- A chance to meet other foster and adoptive parents from across the country
- Approximately 18 hours of Training Credits
- A perfect training opportunity for foster parents, adoptive parents, kinship providers, social workers, therapists, and other community partners
- The only national conference dedicated to foster care, kinship care, and adoption
- A place to exchange ideas with folks who share common concerns
Conference Registration
Online registration is open! <-- click here to register
Members - be sure to log in to get the member rates. (look in upper-right)
Early Registration is now closed! Thank you to all of you who took advantage of the early bird registration!
Regular Registration - May 1, 2013- May 24, 2013
- $225 - NFPA members (per person)
- $275 - non-members (per person)
- You can join NFPA when you register for only $35 and get the member rate!
There are special rates for Affiliate members and Friends of NFPA. See the registration form for rate details.
If you have any conference related questions, please contact sschafer@nfpaonline.org
Conference Schedule
Check out the one-page Schedule at a Glance.
Or view the full Conference Registration Brochure.
Conference Keynote Speakers
NFPA is excited to announce the Keynote Speakers for the 43rd Annual Conference.
Please click here to view information regarding our 2013 NFPA Conference Keynote Speakers!
Hotel Information
The conference will be held June 5-8, 2013 at the beautiful Renaissance Long Beach Hotel, Long Beach, CA. Great room rates of $119 per night for single or double occupancy. Discounted rooms are limited and reservations must be made no later than Monday May 13, 2013. So don't wait, make your reservations now!
Use this link to reserve a room online - Reserve a room at the Renaissance Long Beach Hotel. Be sure to use the group code "FPAFPAA" to get the discounted room rate.
Or you can call the hotel reservation line at 800-468-3571 and ask for the "National Foster Association Room Block".
The hotel is easily accessible from the Long Beach airport, Orange County airport, or Los Angeles airport.
Invitation to Present
The workshop proposal deadline was January 9, 2013 and we are no longer accepting proposals. Thank you to the many presenters that submitted your proposal.
If you have any questions, please email sschafer@nfpaonline.org or call 800-557-5238.
If you are unable to present at this conference, we hope you'll consider our 2014 NFPA conference in Orlando, FL in June 2014. Be sure to join the NFPA email list so you can learn about our upcoming events.
Exhibit Information
NFPA is offering prime exhibit space so you can promote your organization, ideas, or goods to the conference attendees.
Please see the
Exhibitor Information Page for details and to register for exhibit tables.
On-Site Conference Guide
A printed on-site conference guide will be provided to all conference attendees. This guide is a great opportunity to get your message in front of many eyes over a period of three days.
Deadline for accepting ads will be in early May 2013. More information will be posted here, so please stay tuned.
Please click
here for On-Site Conference Guide Ad Rates!
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