The Early Intervention Training Program at the University of Illinois (EITP) and IDHS Bureau of Early Intervention invites Child and Family Connections (CFCs) to join us for a Pre-Conference for Specialized Roles on March 17, 2021 and the 2-day Virtual CFC Conference, The Power within Our Stories, on March 25-26, 2021. Connect with your colleagues in our interactive Zoom environments; listen and engage with an array of expert presenters; and explore and share your own stories. Featured keynote, Ms. Bethany Van Delft Moffi shares her personal story and will help empower you to tell your own through her slam style story workshop. For details on time, session descriptions, biographies of presenters, and EI Credit please refer to the Agendas.
This section contains handouts and resources from the 2021 Virtual CFC Conference. Pre-conference materials will be shared via email with participants. Please note that links will appear below only if materials are available for that session.
Conference Materials
Like the conference playlist? It came from you! All music was selected by conference participants to represent their CFC! It is available through Pandora under "2021 CFC Conference".
Keynote Presentation:
The Importance of Our Stories and Collaboration in Family Engagement presented by Bethany Van Delft Moffi
Sessions:
Thursday, March 25, 2021
- The Radical Act of Self-Care: Being Kind in Difficult Times presented by Odell Mitchell, III, Esq. and Angela Sleeter, PhD
- Tips for Navigating Early Intervention Billing (pdf) presented by Ryan Pulver
- Creating Safe Harbors for Childrenpresented by Kristie Pretti-Frontczak, PhD
Friday, March 26, 2021
Conference Award Winners
Backstage Gem
This award recognizes an individual whose quiet daily organization or management makes everything go smoothly for everyone else. Without the efforts of this person, there would be utter chaos!
| Aracely Chavez | CFC 11 |
| Wendy DeAlba | CFC 8 |
Collaborator
This award recognizes an individual adept at working with others toward a common goal. This person always seems to find the common ground, is respectful of others, and is explicit, tactful, and clear. Any team this person is on is the better for it!
| Angie Linkey | CFC 18 |
| Jennifer Brennan | CFC 5 |
Encouraging Word
This award recognizes an individual who identifies others' strengths and lets them know it! This person stays positive when things get hectic, keeps morale high, and helps others see the bigger picture.
| Mary Marovich | CFC 8 &12 |
| Rebecca Molitor | CFC 22 |
Rising Star
This award is for an individual who has worked within the CFC office for less than 1 year. Although new in their position, this person really understands EI & the principles that support it. This person shows passion for their work and truly has all the right
stuff.
| Shannon Dault | CFC 14 |
| Tyanna Johnson | CFC 8 |
Troubleshooter
This award recognizes an individual who can see a problem and is always able to come up with a solution. This person is positive, innovative, creative, and rarely come across a problem that can’t be solved!
| Katie Myjak | CFC 12 |
| Sarah Thompson | CFC 16 |
CFC Super Hero Awards
In some form, technology touches the lives of everyone in this day and age, including CFC professionals. The COVID-19 crisis forced us all to weigh the significance of technology and acknowledge its impact on all levels of our professional and personal lives. However, we do not have equal knowledge, expertise, or access to the technologies that we have come to depend on to support our work in EI and provide the care and services to families.
The AFFIRMovators:
Radiates positive energy and freely passes it on with kind words, smiles, and affirmations of a job well done. Despite the pandemic, this superhero is able to find the bright side in everything and goes the extra mile to help others find it too! By saying the right words at the right time, this superhero treats all with dignity and respect, moves mountains with graceful perseverance, and reminds us of the important work done at our CFC, as well as the good within that touches the hearts and lives of many.
- Alondra Chaidez
- Anna Kreller
- Brandy Murray
- Celina Hernandez
- Holly Wallace
- Jamia Joyce
- Jasmine Molina
| - Jayme Sample
- Jo Volker
- Judy Busing
- Karen Withgott
- Lauren Worst
- Leah Hammonds
- Lori Kalas
| - Mary Marovich
- Michele Rogers
- Nancy Valdez
- Pam Pittman
- Paula Ferguson
- Shannon Nelson
- Sherry Bishop
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The CHRONOvators:
Has an incredible ability to be punctual and remain in touch with time, despite the pandemic. When you are lucky enough to see them, they always have a smile on their face. This superhero’s positive attitude and timeliness is infectious and supportive to others in maintaining their schedules and concept of time.
- Alicia Patterson
- Calllie McCarthy
- Chris Nicholls
- Crystal Krishner
- Dayna Jones
- Jenny Litchfield
| - Jill McMahon
- Kim Jackson
- Kristen Plowman
- Lindy Coleman
- Lorenia Morales
- Lyndee Sergott
| - Megan Smoes
- Natalia Hurst
- Sandra Koljovic
- Sarah Shelley
- Stacy Brock-Jones
- Susan Bartelson
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The TECHNOvators:
Jumps headfirst into any technological challenge faced during the pandemic. In addition to their assigned CFC role and responsibilities, this superhero defaults as a ‘go-to’ tech person and welcomes the opportunity to share tips and tricks for Live Virtual Visits, e-learning, or Zoom.
- Aracely Chavez
- Casey Try
- Cathy Diaz
- Danielle Tenca
- Dyneen Jackson
- Gladys Hara-Renteria
| - Jasmine Contreras
- Jennifer Gardner
- Jessica Legault
- Jill Book
- Kasey Bridgewater
- Katie Myjak
| - Katie Nicolofg
- Lisa Eitel
- Martha Socki
- Sarah Organ
- Xan Nikchevich
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The WINovators:
With more than a winning attitude, this superhero makes things happen despite the pandemic! By welcoming change as a new beginning, having a plan for moving forward (not an excuse to stand still), or seeing possibility in all things difficult (not impossibility because things are difficult), this superhero does not walk away but rises to a challenge and wins!
- Adela Arellano
- Affton Walden
- Alejandra Huerta
- Alexis Fey
- Ally Birk
- Amy Cutrara
| - Beth Hoppert
- Cassie Silberer
- Cendy Alvarez
- Hannah Miller
- Kayla Snider
- Kim Chew
- Kristie Moll
| - Maria Vega-Ramirez
- Moukey Xaysana
- Rochelle McLarty
- Sarah Hodge
- Sarah Patterson
- Tammie Rockford
- Teresa Woolington
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