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PANAMA CITY, FLA. – The Florida Department of Children and Families, the Guardian ad Litem Program, and the Florida State University Panama City Campus will host the second annual "Conference by the Bay: Helping Families Prosper" from Tuesday, May 22 through Thursday, May 24.

The second annual Conference by the Bay is an opportunity for social services professionals to share successful ideas and solutions to protect children and strengthen families.

• Who:
  The Florida Department of Children and Families, along with Guardian ad Litem volunteers, law enforcement, child advocates, domestic violence providers, substance abuse and mental health professionals and nonprofit community partners
• What:
  Conference by the Bay: Helping Families Prosper
• When:
  May 22-24, 2012
  
  May 22, 2012
  9 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. - Opening Ceremony, Guest Speakers and Awards Presentation
  Secretary David Wilkins, Florida Department of Children and Families
  Alan Abramowitz, Statewide Director, Guardian ad Litem Program
  Keynote Speaker Dewey Bozella, Arthur Ashe Courage Award Winner and Boxer
  
  10:45 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. - Workshops for Conference Participants
  
  May 23, 2012
  9 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. – Workshops for Conference Participants
  
  May 24, 2012
  8:15 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. .- Closing Ceremony and Speaker
  Carolyn "Freda" King: "A story of trauma, hope and restoration"
  
  9:40 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Workshops for Conference Participants
• Where:
  The Florida State University Panama City Campus
  4750 Collegiate Drive
  Panama City, FL 32405

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