The one-day event will feature awards recognizing leading Gulf Coast area social workers and a keynote address by Carol Williams, a nationally known speaker and expert on child welfare. During the 2000 Futures Conference I will explore the trends and several scenarios for the future and the role of social work and social welfare as facilitating institutions. Helen Fisher, a leading Texas activist in the social work field, will be honored as Social Worker of the Year during the luncheon program. UH associate professor Karen Stout is the chairperson of the Futures Conference Planning Committee.
Registration is required.