Join us for a retreat to celebrate the hard work of Strengthen Families Locally teams, build connections, compare notes, and hold deep conversations about what our communities need and how DCYF and communities can partner to support healthy and safe families. The agenda will include a Community Café about supporting families in our state, a deep dive into Sensemaker stories from families, and other data-driven discussions about what families need to stay healthy and strong, and how DCYF and others can support this work. Structured activities, including a Kid Cafe, for children aged 5 and up will be offered. Younger children may participate in Children's Activities with an adult caregiver.
Strengthen Families Locally will be holding a Retreat for our four communities from March 24-26 in Wenatchee, Wa. Planning teams from 4 SFL Communities (Bremerton, Port Angeles/Sequim, Ferry/Stevens, and Spokane) including parents, volunteers, service providers, Community Correspondents, and DCYF SFL contractors are invited.
Location: Wenatchee Convention Center and Coast Hotel, Wenatchee, Wa
Tentative agenda:
- 3/24: 4 pm - 8 pm - Check-in and dinner, Community Celebration opening
- 3/25: 9 am - 5 pm - Attendee programming, including lunch and breaks. Dinner on Saturday will be "on the town" and reimbursable.
- 3/26: 9 am - 12 pm - Closing, with boxed lunch provided
All meals, travel reimbursements, and children's programming will be provided. Participants will be supported to allow children/dependents and adult caregivers to attend. Due to the length of this event, participant stipends are not available.
Early Bird Registration Deadline: March 1, 2023
Early Bird Registration allows you to:
- Reserve a room at Coast Hotel next to the Wenatchee Convention Center. After this date, participants may need to book their own rooms and be reimbursed at state rates.
- Book you a flight to Wenatchee through DCYF, if that is your preferred mode of travel.
- Reserve activity spots for children aged 5 and up, as needed.
Final Registration Deadline: March 16, 2023
Capacity is limited, so registration may close prior to this date.