Augusta Marriott Hotel and Suites
Augusta, GA
You are invited to showcase your
organization’s products and services at the
7th Annual Child Placement Conference!
Augusta Marriott Hotel and Suites
Augusta, GA
November 15-17, 2006
Please join us as the Georgia Association of Homes and Services
for Children, in partnership with DHR-Division of Family and Children Services,
Division of Mental Health, Developmental Diseases and Addictive Diseases,
Department of Juvenile Justice, Supreme Court of Georgia Child Placement
Project, Office of the Child Advocate, Georgia Court-Appointed Special
Advocates, Georgia Council of Juvenile Court Judges, Prevent Child Abuse
Georgia, Georgia Bureau of Investigation, and Georgia Sheriff’s Association as
we plan for the 7th Annual Child Placement Conference. This
year’s conference will be held on November 15-17, 2006 in Augusta at the
Augusta Marriott Hotel and Suites.
WHO ATTENDS THIS CONFERENCE?
This collaborative event is the largest statewide multi-disciplinary gathering
in the field of child welfare in Georgia. It brings together:
• New and experienced DFCS placement staff
• Supervisors
• Resource development staff
• Independent living coordinators
• DJJ case managers
• Private providers
• Administrators
• Foster parents
• Juvenile court judges
• Attorneys
• CASA's
• Mental health professionals
• Law enforcement
• Community volunteers
WHY SHOULD YOU PARTICIPATE?
The professionals attending this conference represent almost every sector of
Georgia’s child welfare system and a broad range of programs and services. They
are constantly striving to improve service provision through innovative products
and services that help their organizations enhance the quality and effectiveness
of services for children and families. As an exhibitor and/or sponsor, you will:
• Enjoy targeted networking opportunities with a diverse audience of over 500
conference attendees
• Generate new business for your organization
• Increase visibility for your products, services, and programs
• Have a chance to reconnect with current and past customers
• Demonstrate your organization’s leadership in child welfare and commitment to
supporting those who provide services to children and families
CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP/EXHIBIT LEVELS
Platinum Sponsorship - $3,500
Sponsor can choose to sponsor one of three lunches at the conference OR the tote
bags for conference participants. Sponsors will receive:
• 2 free conference registrations
• Recognition from the podium at the beginning of the meal
• A free exhibit table
• A link to your organization’s website from the Child Placement Conference
website
• Recognition as a platinum sponsor in the conference program and on signs at
the conference
• Tote bag sponsors will be permitted to put their name and logo on the back of
the conference bags
Gold Sponsorship - $2,500
Sponsor can choose to sponsor one of the keynotes OR continental breakfasts at
the conference. Sponsors will receive:
• 1 free conference registration
• Recognition from the podium at the beginning and end of a general session
• A free exhibit table
• A link to your organization’s website from the Child Placement Conference
website
• Recognition as a gold sponsor in the conference program and on signs at the
event
Silver Sponsorship - $1,500
Sponsor can choose to sponsor custom name badge lanyards with agency name OR a conference break. Sponsors will receive:
• A free exhibit table with exhibitor registration (entrance to all meals only)
• Recognition during a general session as a break sponsor
• A link to your organization’s website from the Child Placement Conference
website
• Recognition as a silver sponsor in the conference program and on signs at the
event
Bronze Sponsorship - $750
Includes sponsorship of one conference workshop of your choice. Sponsors will
receive:
• A free exhibit table with exhibitor registration (entrance to all meals only)
• Recognition at the beginning and end of sponsored workshop
• A link to your organization’s website from the Child Placement Conference
website
• Recognition as a bronze sponsor in the conference program and on signs at the
event
Conference Exhibitor - $500
• One 6 x 2 ½ ft. skirted exhibit table and 2 chairs
• 1 complimentary exhibitor registration (entrance to all meals only)
• Recognition as an exhibitor in the conference program
EXHIBIT/SPONSORSHIP APPLICATION
7th Annual Child Placement Conference
Augusta Marriott Hotel and Suites
Augusta, GA
November 15-17, 2006
Organization
Name:_______________________________________________________________________
Contact
Person:__________________________________________________________________________
Mailing
Address:__________________________________________________________________________
Phone: _______________________________________Fax:________________________________________
Email: ________________________________________Website:___________________________________
Name of agency representative attending
conference:___________________________________
Exhibit/Sponsorship Opportunities
A. Exhibitor Number of Booths ($500 per booth) ________ Sub-total $__________
Please be aware that conference organizers are not responsible for lost or
stolen exhibit material. Please secure any valuables at your display when the
table is not attended. Also, exhibit fees include the exhibit space and two
chairs. They do not include additional charges for electricity or phone line
access. Please contact Carolyn Fjeran at 404-572-6170 to make arrangements for
special needs.
B. Sponsorship Sub-total $__________
(circle one)
Platinum Sponsor ($3,500) Gold Sponsor ($2,500)
Silver Sponsor ($1,500) Bronze Sponsor ($750)
TOTAL $__________
Please mail, fax, or email your completed application and payment to:
7th Annual Child Placement Conference
c/o GAHSC
34 Peachtree Street, NW Suite 1710
Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: (404) 572-6170 Fax: (404) 572-6171
Email: carolyn@gahsc.org
Make checks payable to GAHSC. You can also pay by credit card. GAHSC accepts
Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Diners Club. To pay by credit card, phone
in your information to 404-572-6170.
Exhibit space fills up fast so register early!
Exhibitor Information
Conference Location
Augusta Marriott Hotel and Suites
Two Tenth Street
Atlanta, Georgia 30901
Phone (706) 722-8900
Toll Phone: 1-800-333-3333
Fax (706) 724-0044
There is a block of rooms reserved for the Child Placement Conference at a rate
of $107.00 per night, single/double occupancy. We recommend that you make room
reservations early, as space fills up fast.
Set-Up: Tuesday, November
14,
2006 2:00
pm – 6:00 pm
Wednesday, November 15, 2006 Begins at
8:00 am
Tear Down: Friday, November 17, 2006 Noon – 2:00 pm
Exhibit Hours: Wednesday, November 15, 2006 8:30 am– 5:30 pm
Thursday,
November 16, 2006 8:30 am – 4:45 pm
Friday, November 17, 2006 8:30 am – Noon
High Traffic Times: Wednesday, November 15 10 am – noon
1:15 – 1:45 pm
3:15 – 3:45 pm
5:00 – 5:30 pm
Thursday, November 16
8:00 – 8:30 am
9:45 – 10:15 am
11:45 am – 1:00 pm
2:15 – 2:45 pm
Friday, November
17
8:00 – 8:30 am
9:45 – 10:15 am
Please note that you must make special arrangements if you require electricity
or an active phone line, or if you need to ship your exhibit materials to the
hotel in advance. There will be extra charges for these services. Please contact
Carolyn Fjeran at Carolyn@gahsc.org or 404-572-6170 for more information.