Advocacy Day

State Council on Child Abuse and Neglect / Maryland Essentials for Childhood –– 

ACEs Education, Advocacy, and Awards Day

Thursday, February 6th, 8:30 – 1:00 PM • Continental Breakfast

Lowe House Office Bldg, Western Delegation Room, Room 406, 6 Bladen St., Annapolis

Please RSVP by Friday, 1/31 through this poll link: https://forms.gle/xLWdEwXHscrZnRpt7 

Questions? Contact Sara Manetta at sara.manetta@som.umaryland.edu

AGENDA:

8:30 - Registration, Continental Breakfast, Networking

9:00 - Welcome and Introductions, Wendy Lane, MD, MPH, SCCAN Chair

9:05 -  Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) “The Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope” 

           Frank Kros, MSW, JD

9:35 - Presentation of “Leadership in ACE & Resilience-Informed Policy” Awards 

10 - Preparation and Action Steps for Legislative Visits

11 - Legislative Office Visits – The Hidden Predator Act of 2020 (SOL Reform) is the priority bill.