Boys & Girls Clubs of America Host Virtual Symposium to Strengthen Families
Feb 18 2010
During the month of March 2010, Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s Family PLUS Web site becomes a virtual meeting ground for parents, caregivers, Club professionals – and anyone who cares about families and communities. Symposium attendees will come together through Web-based seminars with the nation’s top experts on family issues.
Here’s how it works:
- Beginning March 2, Webinars will be hosted every Tuesday and Thursday throughout the month of March, each lasting approximately 30 – 45 minutes.
- Each session consists of a presentation by one of eight proven experts in their respective fields. Throughout the session, attendees can submit questions which will be answered and posted on the site along with the recording of the session the following day.
- Sessions are open to the public, designed for parents, caregivers, Boys & Girls Club professionals, members of the media and others who support families.
- Pre-register for the sessions you want to attend by visiting the Family PLUS Web site.
“The Family Strengthening Virtual Symposium will provide a variety of tools and resources that families and caregivers can use to further strengthen the family unit,” said Jenny Lewis, vice-president, Kimberly-Clark Foundation. “Kimberly-Clark’s sponsorship demonstrates our company’s commitment to strengthening families, as well as our ongoing support of Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s quest to fulfill their mission of helping provide opportunities that change lives and create productive citizens and leaders of tomorrow.”
Find more information and register for the virtual symposium online, it’s free!
