Pathways to Tribal Title IV-E Meeting, Minneapolis, MN
May 8 — 10, 2012

Note: The application period to attend the Pathways to Tribal Title IV-E Meetings has now closed. Thank you for submitting your Tribal team application.

• Teams that applied to attend the Minneapolis Pathways meeting will be notified by April 16, 2012.
• Teams that applied to attend the Albuquerque Pathways meeting will be notified by April 20, 2012.

The NRC4Tribes, in collaboration with the federal Children’s Bureau, will hold two Pathways to Tribal Title IV-E meetings designed specifically for tribes who are actively planning to develop Title IV-E foster care services through direct access. These working meetings will offer practical, hands-on information about day-to-day operations of a Title IV-E funded child welfare program. Presenters and facilitators will include federal Children’s Bureau staff along with National Resource Centers staff and consultants, including tribal peer trainers who have experience with Title IV-E programs.

The first Pathways to Tribal Title IV-E meeting will be held in Minneapolis at the Crowne Plaza Hotel & Suites. A special conference rate of $122.00 per night has been arranged for who wishes to attend this meeting (please note that those selected for a team scholarship will not need to make their hotel reservations directly). The deadline for hotel reservations at the special rate is Monday, April 16, 2011. Minneapolis International Airport (MSP) is located just 3 miles from the Crowne Plaza Hotel & Suites. Complimentary 24 Hour Airport Shuttle service, every 30 minutes on demand.

Hotel

Crowne Plaza Hotel & Suites Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport 3 Appleton Square (I-494 & 34th Avenue South) Bloomington, MN 55425 Rate: $121 per night Reservations: (952) 854-9000 Group Code: NRC Registration Deadline: April 16, 2012 Parking: Complimentary parking, complimentary Mall of America shuttle service, hourly during regular mall hours, Free High-Speed Wireless Access; Full Health Club privileges for all hotel guests, now featuring PRECOR Complete Cardio Theatre equipment

Airport

Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport is located just 3 miles from the Crowne Plaza Hotel & Suites. Complimentary 24 Hour Airport Shuttle service, every 30 minutes on demand.