Bureau of Children's Services Conference: Connecting for Kids
Join us November 5-6 for the Bureau of Children's Services (BCS) Conference!
Connecting for Kids
Our theme this year is Connecting for Kids. We will discuss:
- Care coordination and best practices
- Family perspectives
- Enhancing knowledge of programs, resources, and policies
Spaces now open!
Slots are now open for additional attendees. Reserve your spot today!
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Mary Ehlenbach
Dr. Mary Ehlenbach is associate professor, co-founder and medical director of the Pediatric Complex Care Program, and director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the UW Department of Pediatrics. Dr. Ehlenbach’s professional interests include optimizing the health, well-being, and experience of care for children with medical complexity. In addition, she is committed to promoting an environment of inclusion, accessibility, equity, and anti-racism.
Tracks
See the agenda for the fullest, most up-to-date schedule of events.
Day 1
| Track | Session |
|---|---|
| Understanding family perspectives | Early Choices Matter |
| Enhancing knowledge of program/policy | Medicaid Foundations |
| Enhancing knowledge of program/policy | CLTS Functional Screen—Tips and Tricks |
| Care coordination/best practices | Supporting Successful Transition to Adult Long-Term Care |
| Track | Session |
|---|---|
| Understanding family perspectives | Wisconsin Wayfinder: Children's Resources Network |
| Enhancing knowledge of program/policy | Navigating Medicaid Benefits: Supporting Children with Disabilities |
| Enhancing knowledge of program/policy | Thinking About Futures That Include Employment |
| Enhancing knowledge of program/policy | The Impact of Trauma on Parents and Children: Trauma-Informed Practices |
| Care coordination/best practices | Respite Care Association of Wisconsin: Programs and Training Resources |
Day 2
| Track | Session |
|---|---|
| Understanding family perspectives | Engaging in Meaningful Conversations |
| Enhancing knowledge of program/policy | Relationships Matter: Infant Mental Health |
| Enhancing knowledge of program/policy | Medical Home Model Initiative |
| Care coordination/best practices | Understanding and Utilizing Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment/HealthCheck and HealthCheck Other Services and Medicaid Card Services |
| Care coordination/best practices | Collaborating with Child Welfare: Policies, Procedures, and How We Can Work Together in Service of Families |
| Track | Session |
|---|---|
| Understanding family perspectives | Creating Goals for Children: A New Mobile App |
| Enhancing knowledge of program/policy | Supporting Individuals With Hearing and Vision Impairment, Understanding Assistive Tech and Adaptive Equipment Resources |
| Care coordination/best practices | HOPE: Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences |
| Care coordination/best practices | Care Coordination Models: Trials and Tribulations |
| Care coordination/best practices | Understanding Educational Disability Identification and Individualized Education Program (IEP) Development |
| Care coordination/best practices | “It Takes a Village”: Comprehensive Services for Children with Medical Complexity |
| Track | Session |
|---|---|
| Understanding family perspectives | FAN and Crucial Conversations: Frameworks for Building Strong Relationships with Families |
| Enhancing knowledge of program/policy | Wisconsin Children’s Systems that Care: Collaborating to Coordinate the Right Help at the Right Time |
| Enhancing knowledge of program/policy | Katie Beckett Medicaid Overview |
| Care coordination/best practices | When Families Move: Best Practices for Coordinating Services to Support Families |
| Care coordination/best practices | Growing Your Local Professional Development Program |
Who should attend?
This conference is for children’s program managers and staff who provide direct care coordination for participants enrolled in children’s programs.
Conference registration is now open for any program staff interested in attending the BCS Connecting for Kids Conference. Any interested parties who were not able to previously register should discuss their interest in attending with their program lead or follow their program’s procedures for discussing conference attendance.
Registration Procedure
Conference registration is now open for any program staff interested in attending the conference. Any interested parties who were not able to register before should discuss their interest in attending with their program lead or follow their program’s procedures for discussing conference attendance.
To begin the open registration process, discuss attendance with your program lead. Then use the "Register for the conference" button below and choose a “General Registration” ticket . Be sure to enter your county and program name in the “affiliation” section when registering. If you have any questions about this process, email DHSBCSConference@dhs.wisconsin.gov.
Do not start registration unless you can finish. Your tickets will disappear for 24 hours if you navigate away without completing your registration.
How much does the conference cost?
There will be no cost for conference registration. Attendees will be responsible for lodging, travel, and most meals.
Location and lodging information
The room block has been extended until October 25. Additional details will be sent upon successful registration.
Chula Vista Resort
2501 River Road
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
Please do not arrange for lodging until you have received confirmation of successful conference registration.
Questions?
Send any questions about the BCS Conference to dhsbcsconference@dhs.wisconsin.gov.
DHS non-liability statement
By attending the conference, attendees acknowledge and agree that DHS is not liable for any injury, damage, or loss to attendees or their property during the conference.