The 2011 AMCHP and Family Voices National Conferences
Call for Session Proposals

The call for session proposals is now OPEN!
Click here for more information about the online submission process.

The upcoming AMCHP Annual Conference is co-located with Family Voices National Conference in Washington, DC with the theme "Working Together to Improve Maternal and Child Health." For more information about each conference, visit: http://www.amchp.org/conference and http://www.familyvoices.org.

Best Practices 101 Webinar

The webinar, “Best Practices 101: AMCHP’s Approach to Collecting, Highlighting and Disseminating Effective Programs in Maternal and Child Health,” will occur on Wednesday, August 4 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. (EST). The purpose of this webinar is to provide an overview of AMCHP’s Best Practices program including how the organization defines the term best practice, the criteria that are used to categorize emerging, promising and best practices, and the submission and review process. The presenter will also discuss the Innovation Station, AMCHP’s online database of effective programs. If you’ve ever been curious about AMCHP’s work on Best Practices, or wondered whether your project was eligible for submission, please click here to register and join this exciting and interactive webinar. For more information, please contact Darlisha Williams.

The State Public Health Autism Resource Center (SPHARC) is a comprehensive resource for state Title V agencies and others interested in improving systems for children, youth and families with Autism Spectrum Disorders. SPHARC provides ongoing technical assistance and facilitates cross-state learning.

Visit amchp.org/spharc to find the latest State Spotlight, publications, resources, and technical assistance call recordings and presentations. SPHARC’s newly added Expert’s Corner provides insight and advice from leaders in the public health field. For more information, contact Melody Gilbert at (202) 266-3049.