Elevating Family Voice Summit

8:30-9:00 Check-in and Breakfast

9:00-10:00 Keynote Speaker – Eileen Forlenza

As a parent of an adult-child with disabilities, Eileen Forlenza has effectively represented the family perspective at conferences and public policy discussions at the federal, state and local level. Her personal experience with parenting in the midst of navigating health care, education, care coordination and insurance systems provides authenticity when speaking on the importance of family engagement. Dedicated to broader issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion Eileen founded the Colorado Family Leadership Training Institute, equipping over 2,000 families statewide to increase their civic engagement.

10:00-10:15 Break/Vendors/Q&A Keynote Speaker (Hancock)

10:15-11:15 Parent Panel

11:15-11:30 Break/Vendors/QA Parent Panel

11:30-12:30 Lunch

12:30-1:30 Organization Panel

1:30-1:45 Break/Vendors/Q&A Organization Panel

1:45-2:00 Closing Remarks

2:00-2:30 Wrap Up & Evaluation

This Summit is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award through the Early Childhood Comprehensive Systems Grant. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official view of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government.

This summit is a partnership between Maine CDC, Maine Parent Federation and Maine State Parent Ambassadors.