Who is sponsoring the 2008 Policy to Practice Dialogue?
The 2008 Policy to Practice Dialogue is sponsored by the Children’s Bureau of the Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families.

What are the dates of the 2008 Policy to Practice Dialogue?
The Dialogue will take place October 20 and 21, 2008. For more details, click here.

Where will the 2008 Policy to Practice Dialogue be held?
The Holiday Inn Washington Capitol, located at 550C Street SW in Washington, DC will be the location of the 2008 Dialogue. For more details, click here.

Who will attend the 2008 Policy to Practice Dialogue?
Attendance at the Dialogue is by invitation only. Invited participants include: State Foster Care Program Managers or representatives; State Adoption Program Managers or representatives; State Family Preservation Managers or representatives; Representatives of the Children’s Bureau’s Training and Technical Assistance Network; and Federal Children’s Bureau staff. For more details, click here.

How long does it take to get from the Ronald Reagan National Airport to the Holiday Inn Washington Capitol?
The Holiday Inn Washington Capitol is located less than five miles from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA). Travel time is approximately 5 minutes. For more details, click here.

Will shuttle service be provided from/to the airport?
The NRCA will arrange for Airport Express to provide shuttle service to and from Ronald Reagan National Airport for Sponsored Participants. Non-Sponsored Participants are responsible for their own travel expenses. For more details, click here.

How do I request/submit a Registration Form?
Registration for the Dialogue is submitted on-line. Click here to access a registration form.

If I am a Sponsored Participant, how do I book travel?
The National Resource Center for Adoption (NRCA) will make travel reservations for all Sponsored Participants. Click here to access a Registration and Travel Form.

What is the registration deadline?
Registration forms must be received by Friday, September 5, 2008.

How do I cancel my registration/travel arrangements for the meeting?
If you are unable to attend the meeting, you must contact LaShawn England at lengland@spaulding.org or (248) 443-0306, no later than 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 14, 2008, so lodging and travel arrangements may be cancelled. For more details, click here.

Who do I contact for more information about the meeting?
The National Resource Center for Adoption (NRCA) is assisting the Children’s Bureau with the registration and planning logistics of this meeting. Please contact Ingrid Parks at the NRCA for general inquiries regarding the meeting at (248) 443-0306 or iparks@nrcadoption.org.