Approaches to Family Involvement in Family Planning

Audio Conference

November 4, 2009

10:00 am - 11:30 am Pacific Time

This event takes place via telephone; participants will call a toll free number and listen to a presentation while following along with written materials. You will have the opportunity to ask questions during several Q&A periods. Detailed instructions and handouts will be sent to the person who registers (aka The Caller). The Caller is also encouraged to register additional listeners for this event.

About This Audio Conference

This audio conference will explore how family planning staff, in both the community and clinic settings, can help families be involved in a teen’s sexual decision-making. It will also include strategies for reaching and communicating with families of adolescents regarding sexuality, reproductive health, contraception and abstinence.

As a result of this audio conference, listeners will be able to:

• Identify the meaning of “family involvement” in Title X funded programs.
• Describe new research related to the impact of family involvement on adolescent behavior
• Practice techniques to foster family involvement while protecting teen confidentiality.

Audience

All levels of family planning clinic staff, outreach workers, and health educators who have direct contact with adolescent clients.

Speaker

La Rhonda Crosby-Johnson is a trainer and educational program consultant who has been working in the field of adolescent pregnancy prevention, health, violence prevention and reproductive health care for over 25 years. She has done state-wide training on intimate partner violence. She also provides coaching to health and educational professionals.

Fees

All fees are per phone line:

• Title X-funded agencies: $25
• Private/Other funding: $45
• CE units are an additional $10

A $10 late fee will be assessed for each registration received after the deadline. Fees can be refunded if cancellation is received five working days prior to the session.

Note: Registration and fees may be sent separately.

Confirmation

Confirmations will be sent one week prior to the call and will include the call-in phone number, materials, as well as other details. For more information regarding registration, call CHT at 510.835.3700.

Continuing Education

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 02604, for 1.8 contact hours. To receive credit, nurses must attend the entire course and present their license number at the workshop. All other applicants will receive certificates of participation.

Accreditation

For a complete description of accreditation, visit our accreditation page.

Contact Information

For more information about this audio conference, contact the Oakland Office at 510-835-3700 or oakland@jba-cht.com.