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New Directions for Disconnected Youth Forum

Jun 6, 2008 (9:00AM - 12:30PM)

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Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies' Youth Services Network, Workforce Development Task Force and Child Welfare Task Force are hosting a forum, New Directions for Disconnected Youth.

NYC Department of Youth and Community Development Commissioner Jeanne Mullgrav has been invited to moderate three panels focusing on Education, Workforce Development, and Special Needs/Mental Health.

Welcome
Fatima Goldman, Executive Director/CEO, FPWA

Opening Address
Rev. Dr. Drew Giddings, Executive Director, ACT* for Children Forum

Moderator
Commissioner Jeanne Mullgrav, NYC Department of Youth and Community Development

Closing Remarks
Bich Ha Pham, Director, Policy, Advocacy & Research, FPWA

Panel Presentations

Panel Topic #1: Education

• Derrick Griffith, Director/Principal, CUNY Prep High School
• Tom Pendleton, Director of Learning to Work Initiatives, Office of Multiple Pathways to Graduation
• Eric Sweeting, Education Director, New Alternatives for Children
• Lew Zuchman, Executive Director, SCAN New York Youth Participant, SCAN New York

 Panel Topic #2: Workforce Development/Employment

• Tana Fileccia-Flagg, Director, Office of Workforce Development, NYS Office of Children and Family Services
• Reg Foster, Northeast Regional Manager, IBM Corporate Community Relations and Chair, NYC Workforce Investment Board Youth Council
• Randy Peers, Executive Director, Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow
• Matt Kelly, Program Coordinator, Young Adult Internship Program, Henry Street Settlement
• Terrell Russell, Youth Participant, Henry Street Settlement

Panel Topic #3: Special Needs/Mental Health

• Susan Dooha, Executive Director, Center for Independence of the Disabled, NY
• Eric Hartman, Program Director, Day Program, Ali Forney Center
• Dr. Roslyn Murov, Medical Director, Abbott House Dr. Kathryn Salisbury, Chief Project Officer, Coordinated Children’s Services Initiative
• Dara Caputo/ Jerry DeJean, St. Christopher’s, Inc. Youth Participant, St. Christopher’s, Inc.

Baruch College School of Public Affairs
135 East 22nd Street, Room #301
New York, New York

Provided by: Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies

Contact: Rachelle Rae House at (212) 801-1316

Topics: Academic Enrichment, Child & Family, Child Development, Health & Mental Health, Job Development, Special Needs, Youth Development