Children's Trust Fund will offer a series of free, half-day workshops designed for a wide range of community professionals who work with families with infants and young children. These workshops will provide participants with an understanding of SBS including its definition, causes and consequences.

Participants also will learn methods to engage parents and other caregivers in strength-based discussions related to understanding and responding effectively to infant crying and to calming themselves in situations when they may be frustrated or overwhelmed with an infant's crying.

Attendance at this workshop is free! A continental breakfast will be served.
All workshops will be held 9 a.m. to noon.

January 22, 2010:Dedham
Presenters: Pamela Whitney, MSW, Consultant
Carin Kale, MSW, Consultant

March 12, 2010:Marlborough
Presenters: Pamela Whitney, MSW, Consultant
Bill Gilligan, MSW

March 19, 2010:Beverly
Presenters: Pamela Whitney, MSW, Consultant
Bill Gilligan, MSW

April 16, 2010:Northampton
Presenters: Gary Calhoun, MSW, PH.D,

Director of Training, Research &
Evaluation, Children's Trust Fund
Bill Gilligan, MSW

May 11, 2010:Stoneham
Presenters: Allison Scobie-Carroll, LICSW, MBA,
Children's Hospital, Boston
Bill Gilligan, MSW

June 4, 2010:Westford
Presenters: Pamela Whitney, MSW, Consultant
Bill Gilligan, MSW

These workshops will fill up quickly. So register early to ensure your spot. For more information contact Priscila Cardoso at (617) 727-8957 Ext. 8752, or e-mail her Priscila.Cardoso@state.ma.us.

Click here to download the registration form. Mail your registration to Priscila Cardoso, Children’s Trust Fund, 55 Court St., 4th Fl., Boston, MA 02108 or fax it to Priscila Cardoso at (617) 727-8997.