You are invited to showcase your organization’s products and services at the
9^th Annual Child Placement Conference!

Augusta Marriott Hotel and Suites
Augusta, GA

November 12-14, 2008

 Please join the planning committee as we prepare for the 9^th Annual Child Placement Conference in Augusta, Georgia. The committee is a collaborative effort, comprising of representatives from agencies across the state of Georgia, including DHR-Division of Family and Children Services, Division of Mental Health, Developmental Diseases and Addictive Diseases, Catalyst for CARE, Georgia Association of Homes and Services for Children, 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 9^th Annual Child Placement Conference. This year’s conference will be held on November 12-14, 2008 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
• 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:

· A full page color advertisement in the conference program (8x10)
• 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:

· A half page (8x10) color advertisement in the conference program
• 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 quarter page (8x10) advertisement in the conference program
• 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 business card sized advertisement in the conference program
• 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
9^th Annual Child Placement Conference

The Deadline for exhibit/sponsor applications is October 22, 2008

Augusta Marriott Hotel and Suites
Augusta, GA
November 12-14, 2008

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 Jessica Cole at 404-298-0327 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:
9th Annual Child Placement Conference
c/o Catalyst for CARE
34 Peachtree Street, NW Suite 2230
Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: (404) 298-0327 Fax: (404) 572-6171
Email: Jessica@catalystforcare.org

Make checks payable to Catalyst for CARE. You can also pay by credit card. Catalyst for CARE accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Diners Club. To pay by credit card, phone in your information to 404-572-6178.
Exhibit space fills up fast so register early!

Exhibitor Information

Conference Location
Augusta Marriott Hotel and Suites
Two Tenth Street
Augusta, Georgia 30901
Phone (706) 722-8900
Toll Phone: 1-800-228-9290
Fax (706) 724-0044

A block of rooms are reserved for the Child Placement Conference. We recommend that you make room reservations early, as space fills up fast.


Set-Up:           Tuesday, November 11, 2008                    2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
           Wednesday, November 12, 2008              Begins at 8:00 am

Tear Down:            Friday, November 14, 2008                       Noon – 2:00 pm


Exhibit Hours: Wednesday, November 12, 2008               8:30 am– 11:30 am
           Thursday, November 13, 2008                  8:30 am – 5:00 pm
           Friday, November 14, 2008                8:30 am – Noon

High Traffic Times:  Wednesday, November 12, 2008          10 am – noon
1:15 – 1:45 pm
3:15 – 3:45 pm
5:00 – 5:30 pm

Thursday, November 13, 2008                8:00 – 8:30 am
9:45 – 10:15 am
11:45 am – 1:00 pm
2:15 – 2:45 pm

  Friday, November 14, 2008       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 Jessica Cole, at Jessica@catalystforcare.org or 404-298-0327 for more information.