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		<title>National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome - Learn More</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome (NCSBS) is a non-profit 501(c)3 public charity with a mission to “Prevent shaken baby syndrome and promote the well-being of infants generally through the development and implementation of programs, policy and research; and to support and educate families, caregivers and professionals.”]]></description>
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			<title>2024 Resources for Families</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<div class="K2FeedIntroText"><p>The NCSBS recognizes that families and caregivers of victims of SBS may need additional support and services during their stay in Salt Lake City. The Little America Hotel offers multiple accessible rooms and can accommodate additional requests to help make your stay as stress free as possible. For a guide to navigating accessibility in Salt Lake City, <a href="https://www.slc.gov/access-belonging/salt-lake-city-accessibility/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">please visit this link</a>.</p> <h3>Financial Support</h3> <p>Limited funding is available this year to provide scholarships to families of victims of SBS/AHT. F<strong>amilies who have not attended an SBS/AHT Conference in the past or who have not received a scholarship from the NCSBS will be given priority.</strong> These funds shall be used exclusively towards hotel and travel costs. This assistance will be awarded in amounts up to $750. Funds will be reimbursed at the beginning of the conference with the submission of all applicable receipts. To apply for the scholarship, please fill out the application found below. A committee will review all applications award based on financial need and desired outcomes of conference attendance.</p> <p>Scholarships are available thanks to the generous support of: <br /> <a href="https://mattyeappen.org" target="_blank&quot;"> <picture> <source srcset="/images/logos/MattyEappenFnd_150.png" media="(max-width: 799px)" /> <source srcset="/images/logos/MattyEappenFnd_300.png" media="(min-width: 800px)" /> <img src="https://www.dontshake.org/MattyEappenFnd_300.png" alt="Matty Eappen Foundation Logo" style="padding-right: 20px;" align="left" /> </picture> </a> <picture> <source srcset="/images/logos/Marisa_150.png" media="(max-width: 799px)" /> <source srcset="/images/logos/Marisa_300.png" media="(min-width: 800px)" /> <img src="https://www.dontshake.org/Marisa_300.png" alt="Marisa McPeck Stringham" align="left" /> </picture></p> <p><br /><br /><br /><br /></p> <p>Applying for scholarships does not guarantee you will receive assistance.</p> <p><a href="https://www.dontshake.org/images/pdfs-doc/conferences/FamilyScholarshipApp2024.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="wf_file"><img src="https://www.dontshake.org/media/jce/icons/pdf.png" alt="pdf" class="wf_file_icon" style="border: 0px; vertical-align: middle;" /><span class="wf_file_text">Download the Scholarship Application</span></a>&nbsp;and fill in the requested fields. Please contact Trachelle Hilton-King at thiltonking [AT] dontshake [DOT] org&nbsp;with any questions.</p></div><div class="K2FeedTags">#conference #training #sbs #aht #sbs/aht #sbs_conference #aht_conference #shaken_baby_syndrome #abusive_head_trauma #international_conference #loyalty #families #resources_for_families #family_scholarship #scholarship #family_resources #family_support</div>]]></description>
			<author>blopez [AT] dontshake [DOT] org (Brian Lopez)</author>
			<category>2024 Salt Lake City</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Sep 2023 11:54:51 -0600</pubDate>
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			<title>2025 Family Support Symposium Program Finalized</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<div class="K2FeedImage"><img src="https://www.dontshake.org/media/k2/items/cache/4ccbd8f9cf85039af7a26ff5d030e033_S.jpg" alt="2025 Family Support Symposium Program Finalized" /></div><div class="K2FeedIntroText"><h3>2025 Family Support Symposium Program is Finalized</h3> <p>The 2025 Virtual Family Support Symposium program is as follows (all times listed are Mountain Time Zone):</p> <p>9:00AM - 9:15AM : <em>Opening Remarks</em><br />Danielle Vázquez, Executive Director : National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome</p> <p>9:15AM - 10:00AM :<em> Rebuilding Trust</em><br /> Emily Bodily,&nbsp;Mother of Elijah, Shaken and Killed at 16 Months of Age</p> <p>10:00AM - 11:00AM : <em>Types of Grief and If Hope Can Be Found</em><br />Claire and Chris Sandys,&nbsp;Hosts of The Silent Why Podcast</p> <p>11:00AM - 11:45AM : <em>Secondary Trauma Victims Support</em><br />Marisa McPeck-Stringham, LCSW,&nbsp;Clinical Therapist</p> <p>11:45AM - 12:30PM :<em> Lunch</em></p> <p>12:30PM - 1:00PM : <em>The Matty Eappen Foundation Resources</em></p> <p>1:00PM - 2:00PM : <em>IEP and Navigating the School System</em><br />Zoubida Pasha,&nbsp;Parent Advocate: Family Resource Center on Disabilities</p> <p>2:00PM - 2:50PM : <em>NCSBS Resources for Families of Victims of SBS/AHT</em><br />Rachel Golightly,&nbsp;Information and Research Specialist: National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome</p> <p>2:50PM - 3:00PM : <em>Closing Remarks</em><br />Danielle Vázquez,&nbsp;Executive Director : National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome</p></div><div class="K2FeedTags">#sbs #prevention #abusive_head_trauma #shaken_baby_syndrome #aht #families #families_of_victims_of_SBS/AHT #family_support #virtual_family_symposium #family_symposium</div>]]></description>
			<author>blopez [AT] dontshake [DOT] org (Brian Lopez)</author>
			<category>Connect</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 14:50:02 -0600</pubDate>
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