7:45am-4:00pm
James B. Henry Center for Excellence
3535 Forest Road
Lansing, MI 48910
The PAM Conference provides attendees with learning opportunities about relevant issues, programs, and resources related to parents and families. Offering 5 CEUs.
Who should attend?
Parents and individuals who work with parents and families, educators, service providers, school personnel, parent networks, coalition members, parent leaders, volunteers, and anyone interested in parenting.
Hotel Accommodations
For your convenience, we recommend Candlewood Suites East Lansing by IHG, located within walking distance of the conference venue.
Rooms are currently available at a rate of $104 per night. Due to the already reasonable rate, we have not secured a formal room block.
We encourage attendees to book directly with the hotel as soon as possible, as availability is limited and rooms may fill quickly.
Conference Focus
The planning committee seeks parenting-related topics presented from a strength-based perspective with a focus on relevant and practical information and resources.
Based on participant feedback from previous conferences, areas of interest include, but are not limited to:
– Fatherhood and engagement of male caregivers
– Anxiety, suicide prevention, and mental health
– Trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
– Bullying prevention and LGBTQ+ inclusion
– Mindfulness, resilience, and protective factors
– Substance misuse prevention and family-centered approaches
Submit an Abstract- Deadline April 1st.
Registration coming soon.