Workshop Proposal

The AHCCCS Women's Services Coordinator in partnership with Prevent Child Abuse Arizona invites workshop proposals the upcoming statewide institute focused on professionals working directly with parents and families, in their homes, and in the community. We are seeking workshops focused on the how of working with families: practical skills, tools, and strategies to meet the needs of infants who were prenatally substance exposed and their parents as they navigate SUD treatment and recovery.

We are especially interested in hands-on, interactive sessions that give participants practical tools and knowledge and welcome proposals that focus on the intersections of brain development, supporting relationships, and tools to soothe and support the parent-child relationship.

Held at the Renaissance Glendale Phoenix, September 8th and 9th, 2025

Workshops are 75 minutes

Proposals close July 18. All presenters will be notified August 1st.

Each Institute will bring together Substance Use Disorder treatment, medical and family service professionals including:
· Home Visitors
· DCS case-workers and prevention staff
· Family support workers including DES, WIC, SNAP
· SUD treatment providers,
· Family serving partners like parent aides, parent coaches certified PRSS, transitional housing
· Corrections, attorneys, and judicial programs and officers
· Head Start, Early Head Start
· High Risk Perinatal Program nurses
· Child care providers, program staff and teachers
· Family Treatment Court coordinators
· Birthing hospital staff, hospital social workers
· Medical providers

If you plan to stay for the conference, we ask that you register as an attendee separately.

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* 1. Presentation Information

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* 2. First Presenter Information

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* 3. Second Presenter Information

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* 4. Please provide a brief description of your workshop topic:

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* 5. Please list three objectives for your workshop

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* 6. Which day of the institute are you available?

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* 7. Projector and screen will be provided but you will need to bring your own laptop. Can you provide your own laptop, slide advancer and any adapters you may need (especially important if you use Mac)?

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* 8. Do you plan to show videos that would require sound during your presentation?

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* 9. Any other information you would like to share? Other presenters or session information?

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* 10. We are offering a $200 stipend per workshop, would you like to receive this if your workshop is chosen?

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* 11. Do you need a hotel room for September 8th due to traveling more than 50 miles to the venue?