2023 Spring Conference: Spokane

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Spokane

Spokane Falls Community College – Student Union Building #17; rms 102 & 103

3410 W. Fort George Wright Dr.

Spokane, WA 99224

Agenda

8:00 am – 8:30 am: Vendor set-up

8:30 am – 10:00 am: Registration and Vendor Showcase

10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Returning to Basics & the Road Ahead presented by the AFH Council Education & Support Team

Karen, Brenna & Liz will walk attendees through various scenarios and lead in a discussion to help avoid common citations. We will provide an overview of current infection prevention requirements, updates to licensing visits and review ongoing requirements in AFHs as Covid winds down.

12:00 pm – 12:30 pm: Lunch

12:30 pm – 1:00 pm: Legislative Summary presented by John Ficker, Executive Director of the AFH Council

John will provide a summary of the 2023 state legislative session and how it impacts adult family homes.

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: How to Advocate for Fair Rates and Reasonable Regulations presented by Amina Abdalla, Advocacy Coordinator and John Ficker, Executive Director of the AFH Council

Amina and John will provide an overview of the collective bargaining process and how the AFH Council advocates on your behalf with local, state and federal agencies.

4.5 CEU’s will be available to attendees

Register: https://adultfamilyhomecouncil.org/2023-spring-conference-registration/