Workshop Presentation Conference participants taking part in one of the many workshop sessions offered throughout the day.

The 19th Annual Regional Building Strong Families Conference Family Ethics and Moral Values Thursday, October 22, 2009 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Boyer Hall Messiah College Grantham, PA EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 15, 2009 Register Now

Welcome to the 2009 Building Strong Families Conference website.

This year’s theme, Family Ethics and Moral Values, will allow participants to explore topics such as identifying personal values, constructing strong careers for healthy family relationships, filial responsibility in later life families, reconstituted families, marital sex therapy, how shame and guilt may function in human relationships, family law, using family folklore and stories to identify family values, family memory marital reconciliation and satisfaction, supporting families with a disability positive parenting honoring marital infidelity, and many others.

The Building Strong Families Conference Planning Committee in conjunction with the Mid-Atlantic Council on Family Relations is pleased to present you with:

• a conference schedule filled with practical and applicable workshop presentations
• a group of speakers and presenters from a variety of fields and professions
• a keynote address
• a human services fair
• a student poster session
• a Distinguished Service to Families Award presentation
• a sit-down lunch (included in your registration fee); and
• the option to receive professional credits for your attendance (see registration form)

Conference Luncheon Human services professionals, family educators, agency representatives and college students get to know one another as they enjoy a sit-down buffet luncheon, included in the registration fee.

Whether you are a human service professional, an educator, or a student you will not want to miss out on this conference.

Students, wondering why you should attend? See what Mike has to say!

Learn more about the Building Strong Families Conference, both past and future.