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This conference is HUD-approved. Therefore, project administrative funds awarded under the CoC and Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Programs, as well as the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) may be used to attend the Conference. This is a great opportunity to engage your CoC partners to attend and strengthen school-housing partnerships.
When does the conference take place? Where is it taking place?
PreConference Sessions will take place Thursday, October 1.
The Full Conference is October 5 – 9, 2020.
It’s a VIRTUAL CONFERENCE this year!
Who should attend?
- Bus drivers / school secretaries / nurses – front line, those who see students frequently and observe changes
- Teachers / homeless liaisons / counselors / social workers – those in consistent daily contact with students, those who students trust and will confide in when they need assistance
- Principals / superintendents / administrators – those who can advocate for their staff, their liaisons, those others in the schools who need the support, funding, and understanding of the challenges presented to them and their students daily and can advocate for them to get them the tools and funding they need to serve this population.
How do I register? What is the cost?
Register via our website at https://naehcy.org/conference/2020-conference/
Conference registration pricing for 2020 is as follows:
October 1 – Pre-Conference, $45 Members, $55 Non-Members
October 5-9 Conference, $125 Members, $150 Non-Members
Individual Track Registration Available for $25 Member, $35 Non-Member
You also will have the option to renew your membership or join for $50 during registration.
What if I want to change my conference registration?
When you complete your registration, Cvent, our registration system provider, will email you your confirmation along with a registration ID. You can log back into your registration using that ID via the link on our website, and just click on “update registration”. If you need to make a substitution on your registration, you may do so by logging back into it as instructed above. Please note that changing the registrant name will trigger a $50.00 substitution fee. You may not cancel registrations in this manner, all cancellations must be in writing as per the cancellation policy agreed to during the registration process.
What if I want to substitute someone else for my registration?
Due to our Virtual Platform this year, we are not allowing substitutions.
What does my registration fee include?
Full registration includes access to all Virtual Sessions and optional activities, and access to all recorded sessions and materials after the conference.
How do I pay for my registration?
We accept checks, credit cards, and purchase orders. Those paying via purchase order must provide a copy of the purchase order within 30 days of the date of conference registration or risk losing their space for the conference. Your invoice will be linked to your confirmation email when you register, make sure to forward it to your payables department for prompt payment. Our organization W9 is linked HERE, on the Registration page of our website, and also linked within the registration process itself. Please print your invoice and provide to your payable’s office for prompt remittance.
Where is it being held?
It’s VIRTUAL!
When are the exhibitors open?
Exhibitors are open from Monday 10/5 at 8 a.m. until Friday 10/9 at 5 p.m.
How does my organization become an exhibitor?
Navigate to our exhibitor page for more information and to download the Exhibitor Prospectus and Register.
How can my organization become a conference sponsor?
Check out our sponsorship opportunities on the sponsorship page.
What services are available for special needs and requests?
NAEHCY is committed to ensuring full accessibility for persons with disabilities in all of its activities. NAEHCY will comply with all requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (the ADA). Please contact our business office at info@naehcy.org or 612.430.6995 at least 2 weeks prior to the conference to notify us of special needs and we will provide reasonable accommodations.
I just want to attend one session, is that possible without registering for the full conference?
Unfortunately, it is not possible. This year you may register for a single track at a greatly reduced cost.
I’m a Presenter, is there a PowerPoint template I should use?
No, although you do need to send us a copy of your presentation by August 31 for CEU purposes.
I was selected as a Presenter, do I get a discount?
Unfortunately, we do not offer discounts for Presenters. We provide screens and projectors, Presenters are responsible for providing their laptop, presentation, and laptop/projector connectors.
What CEU’s will I receive at this conference?
This program is pending approval by the National Association of Social Workers.
Will I receive a certificate of attendance?
All attendees will have the opportunity to download their attendance certificate, or a CEU certificate, at the completion of the conference.
What is the cancellation policy for the conference?
Refunds will be processed according to the following cancellation policy:
Requests for refunds must be made in writing and sent to NAEHCY by email to info@naehcy.org. Refunds will be issued no later than 21 days following receipt of the request and will follow the schedule below:
- For cancellation requests received by August 21, 2020: You will receive a 50% refund of your registration fee or the option of substituting another individual for your registration.
- No refunds will be made for cancellation requests received after September 1, 2020.
- NAEHCY regrets that refunds will not be given for “no-shows”.
Disclaimer: Telephone cancellation is not accepted. Certified mail is recommended, email is also acceptable when proof of receipt is also provided. When submitting a refund request, please include the name and a copy of the registration for each registrant, the name of the organization or person receiving the refund, and the mailing address for receiving the refund.
Mailing Address: NAEHCY Conference Refunds, 13570 Grove Drive #302 Maple Grove MN 55311.
Refund requests are generally processed using the same method of payment used for Registration
I have additional questions, who do I contact?
Contact our Conference Office at 612.430.6995 or via email to info@naehcy.org.