Purpose of LAC-FCCAC::

1. Support the professional growth of service providers through workshops and seminars.

2. Support the network of community agencies that directly/indirectly impact the level of incidences of child abuse.

3. Advocate for African American child abuse prevention, intervention, and treatment services.

4. Disseminate information, legislation and funding resources related to African American family and/or child abuse prevention.

LAC-FCCAC’ Annual Conferences have centered on cultural, ethnic, professional, and community issues, new concepts, treatment and policies relating to family and child abuse prevention. Example of topics have included:

• Sexual Abuse of Adolescents

• Understanding & Combating Institutional Racism in Child Welfare

• Transformational Leadership Development of Adolescents and Young Adults

• Cultural Awareness and Child Protective Services

• Overview of Department of Children & Family’ Programs & SafelySurrendered Baby Law

• Trends in Adolescent Sexual Behaviors

• Bullying Among Children & Youth

• Dual Diagnosis of Mental Health Disorders Amongst Children in Foster Care

• Law & Ethical issues for Professionals

•Resilience of Families, Children, and Communities

•Strengths of African American Families

QUOTES BY FAMOUS AFRICAN AMERICANS

1

Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.

—Harriet Tubman

2

But what of Black women?... I most sincerely doubt if any other race of women could have brought its fineness up through so devilish a fire.

— W.E. B. Dubois

3

Children have never been very good at listening to the elders, but they have never failed to imitate them.

— James Baldwin

4

If there is a book you want to read but it hasn’t been written yet, you must be the one to write it.

— Toni Morrison