Issue 3, Spring 2007

2007 WICSEC Conference “Supporting Our Precious Gems” (Page 2)

Message from David Stillman, WICSEC President (Page 1)

WICSEC Conferences 2006 and 2007 (Page 3,7)

2007 WICSEC Charity: Life's Kitchen (Page 4)

WICSEC’s Interjurisdictional Fair (Page 6)

Spotlight on the NebraskaChild Support Enforcement Program (Page 5)

...and much more inside!

2007 WICSEC Conference “Supporting Our Precious Gems”

WELCOME TO BOISE 2007! Idaho produces 72 types of precious and semi-precious stones. Some of these stones can be found nowhere else in the world, which is why Idaho is known as the “Gem State”. The Idaho Star Garnet is the most treasured of the gems found in Idaho and is the State’s official gemstone.

Although the Idaho Star Garnet is beautiful, Idaho Child Support considers our children to be the most precious of gems. That is why we are proud to host the 2007 WICSEC Conference in Boise, Idaho.

Each year, in the spring, the WICSEC Board meets at the site of the upcoming WICSEC Conference to plan the fall conference curriculum and begin putting all the pieces in place for another outstanding Annual Conference. As President of WICSEC, my job was simply to get out of the way of an incredible Board of Directors and superb Idaho planning team as they brainstormed and selected session after session of interesting and informative work sessions, plenary sessions, and fun-filled conference activities.

The Conference theme in Boise will be: Supporting Our Precious Gems. What a fitting theme for child support professionals from throughout the Western jurisdictions who are getting together in the Gem State to network with each other as well as to learn from the best and brightest trainers and presenters.

WICSEC Board Member, Elizabeth Morgan’s daughters, Katharine and Natalie, enjoy one another’s company on a family vacation.

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A Message from the PresidentOnce again, WICSEC will bring you it’s Interjurisdictional Fair – featuring ambassadors from all participating states, tribes and countries. We note with interest that the popularity of the IJ Fair has been so notable that even the National Child Support Enforcement Association (NCSEA) has decided to “borrow” the idea and hold an IJ at the national conference in Orlando. This year’s IJ Fair will build on last year’s success and provide all WICSEC attendees with an opportunity to develop that one interjurisdictional contact that we need to help us find an answer to our IJ dilemmas.

And if that’s not enough – then I invite you to consider our Monday night Fun Raiser, a Basque Block Party. One city block located adjacent to the hotel features restaurants and other venues dedicated to Basque culture and cuisine. WICSEC is working with the local business and city officials to block off the available space and sponsor an event catered with Basque food and accompanied by Basque dancers.

Please plan on joining us September 30, 2007 through October 4, 2007 at the Boise Convention Center and the Grove Hotel for an outstanding conference!

David Stillman WICSEC President

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Over the years WICSEC has grown into a financially secure child support association which prides itself on providing training to our child support colleagues. Although this is my first year in the Treasurer position, having taken over this position from Marla Ashley-Wright who served as the Treasurer for the past eight years, I’ve witnessed the continual growth of the WICSEC organization from both a financial perspective as well as professional growth in many areas. Financially speaking, we’ve been able to maintain a healthy checking account balance as well as investing in a $100,000 CD.

My first experience with WICSEC was the annual training conference that was held in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Mike Shreves, my former boss and board member at the time, invited me to attend the

Boise is proud to host the 2007 WICSEC conference!

Located along the Boise River, where the desert meets the Rocky Mountains, Boise offers many outdoor activities; skiing at Bogus Basin Ski Resort, biking or walking in the foothills or along the 25-mile Boise River Greenbelt or fly fishing along the banks. But Boise isn’t just for the outdoorsy type. Downtown Boise boasts one-of-a-kind museums, many pieces of public art, fine dining and ethnic restaurants, unique specialty stores and a vibrant night life.

So what can you look forward to during your stay in Boise? The Grove Hotel is within walking distance of just about everything! Just across the street from the Grove Hotel to the East is the Basque Block which provides a rich cultural center of local history, historic buildings, restaurants, and of course the Basque Museum. Monday, October 1st conference attendees can enjoy an outdoor buffet featuring Basque food and Basque dancers! To the South of the Hotel and across the street is Bodo, where you can take in a movie, dine, or shop. Just a few blocks away from Bodo is Julia Davis Park where you have access to the Greenbelt to stroll along the Boise River, visit the Zoo or several museums, which include the Boise Art Museum, Black History Museum and The Idaho Historical museum which is the home of the two headed cow and Lewis and Clark exhibits. Just north of the Hotel is the heart of downtown Boise. Don’t worry about getting a great cup of coffee, there is a coffee shop on almost every corner, including Idaho’s own Moxie Java.

Boise is the home of the 2007 Fiesta Bowl champions, the Boise State Broncos! Plan to stay in Boise through Sunday, October 7th to watch the Boise State Broncos play their season opening Western Athletic Conference (WAC) game on the blue turf against New Mexico State! For ticket information visit the Select-A-Seat website at: http://www.idahotickets.com/?DB_OEM_ID=9900

WICSEC: A Financially Secure OrganizationBy Deb Whitaker, WICSEC Treasurer

2007 WICSEC Conference… “Supporting Our Precious Gems”By Linda Jolly, WICSEC 2007 Site Chairperson

conference and become involved in a planning meeting for the next year’s conference in San Antonio. I remember Mike saying “Deb, you’re going to love this group of people, they’re the best” and he was right. What impressed me most was the board’s teamwork, hard work and dedication, and the fact that people respected and listened to each other and also talked about the primary focus being on training for child support staff, with much of the focus being on training for frontline staff.

Because we’ve grown and have become more financially stable every year, we’ve been able to offer scholarships to entice child support staff to attend the conferences – offering round-trip airfare, free registration, hotel accommodations and a per diem. We’ve also set up various committees, like the Finance Committee which reviews WICSEC’s financial situation from year to year and develops a budget and guidelines for various financial procedures and policies.

The 2006 WICSEC conference was held at the Seattle Sheraton and was the best attended WICSEC conference with more than 700 child support professionals. The conference, which was presided over by WICSEC President Kathy Sokolik, had attendees from 39 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, one foreign country and more than 20 Tribal Nations. WICSEC Vice President and Washington IV-D Director, Dave Stillman, and the fabulous Washington State volunteers welcomed WICSEC to Seattle and Washington State and a great time was had by the attendees.

WICSEC received thousands of completed evaluations from conference attendees regarding specific workshops, plenary sessions, and their overall experience. Attendees overwhelming communicated how good they thought the conference was with 99% of all attendees rating the conference from good to excellent!!

Specific workshops that were highly rated include but are not limited to, Customer Services Best Practices, Case Law Update, Peaceful Resolution to Conflict, Disaster Planning and Recovery: How Louisiana and Texas Weathered the Storm, and A New World – Tribes and States Providing Child Support Services. The plenary session by Dr. Christopher Gilbert regarding Ethics in Leadership and Public Service was highly attended, and well received. There were approximately 50 informative workshops and plenary sessions.

For first time attendees of a WICSEC conference, WICSEC hosted a First Timer’s Orientation. We had 38 newcomers attend; 95% of which found the orientation helpful and welcoming.

We hope to see you at this year’s conference in Boise, Idaho. The WICSEC conference is a great place to network with child support professionals, make new friends, and learn new information that will assist you in being more productive and informed in your role in the Child Support Program.

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WICSEC 2006: Conference Receives High MarksBy Natalie Dillon, WICSEC Vice President

WICSEC in the Emerald City of SeattleWICSEC apologizes to Ann

Aviles for inadvertently leaving her article out of the

Winter 2007 Newsletter.By Ann Aviles, CSO for DCSS Santa Clara County, California

As I timidly entered the Sheraton ballroom that first Sunday evening to start off the WICSEC conference, I felt a close connection to Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz as she said to herself “I’ve got a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore.” Here I was - a measly caseworker amongst so many other child support professionals from various other states west of the Mississippi and tribal nations. In my office, the frontline workers don’t have the opportunities to attend conferences so the days that followed were definitely eye opening for me.

Most of the classes were productive. PACSETI (Pennsylvania Child Support Enforcement Training Institute) was unlike any other training program I have ever heard about and I was eager to mention the idea of a unified program in coordination with a well renowned university to our supervising attorney who was also attending the conference.

The interstate classes were comforting as it showed me that I was not alone in my frustrations. You talk about failure to

communicate with other states amongst your own co-workers but when you meet other states and hear them complain about the same problems, you realize it’s not all in your head. That other jurisdiction you’ve had a hard time calling isn’t answering anyone’s phone calls - not just yours. What a relief!

However, the best part of the conference was really meeting other people and hearing how their offices operate. I’ve worked in child support for nearly 9 years now but it was the first time someone ever said to me that I come from a judicial state and that they were an administrative one. I was surprised to speak to attorneys who told me that they only go to court a few times a year while our office has attorneys attend court every day of the week. I’ve attended the NCSEA tele-talks but coming to a conference is a whole different experience. You come face to face with other people who do the same work that you do. You share stories with them and come to realize that child support is not just a job but a career. If someone were to ask if I would recommend going to the next WICSEC conference in Idaho, I’d say sure! But after a week of learning combined with lots of rain, you have to connect with Dorothy again and say to yourself: “There’s no place like home.”

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Life’s Kitchen has been selected as the charity that will benefit from the 2007 WICSEC fundraiser. Life’s Kitchen is an intense 16 week program with a mission to transform the lives of young adults, help build their self-sufficiency, and increase independent living through job training and placement in the food industry. The program is for young adults between the ages of 16 – 20 who have had or are currently experiencing difficulty in their lives.

Students who apply and are accepted into the program attend daily classes during the workweek for 16 weeks. The day typically runs from 9:00 to 3:30 and includes intensive hands-on culinary training and life skills classes. Students plan weekly menus and prepare meals for Life’s Kitchen’s Café, which is open three (3) days a week during lunch. Students also assist in preparation, planning, and service with Life’s Kitchen’s Catering Program.

While in Boise, you can plan on having lunch at Life’s Kitchen, located at 1025 S. Capitol Boulevard. Life’s Kitchen is open from Wednesday through Friday 11:30 – 1:00 pm. where you can find bistro cuisine at a lunch café price. The WICSEC Board and Planning Committee experienced the wonderful cuisine during the planning meeting held in March and also had the opportunity to meet several students that are participating in the program.

Through the years, WICSEC conference attendees have contributed thousands of dollars to the success of many nonprofit organizations by participating in various fundraisers. I encourage each person who attends this year’s conference to help WICSEC continue this tradition by contributing generously to support our 2007 designated charity, Life’s Kitchen.

WICSEC Charity: Life’s KitchenBy David Sanchez, WICSEC Board Member

www.lifeskitchen.org

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The Nebraska Child Support Enforcement (CSE) Program is

located within the Nebraska Health and Human Services

System (HHSS), Office of Economic and Family Support. The

Office of Economic and Family Support encompasses child

support, TANF and Medicaid programs.

Nebraska’s child support program is State administered;

however, casework activities are performed by State

employees, County Attorneys, Authorized Attorneys and State

Attorneys. The HHSS CSE Caseworkers handle the activities up

to the point of a judicial action being required. The case is then

transferred to the appropriate County/Authorized/State Attorney.

Nebraska’s largest county, Douglas County, is privatized and

the contractor handles all case functions.

Between FFY 2005 and FFY 2006, the total caseload size

increased from 104,076 to 104,974 or 1% increase. For the

same timeframe distributed collections increased from

$168,105,945 to $174,541,970 or 3.83%.

A Paternity Establishment Summit was held on 9/15/05. The

purpose of the summit was to educate all entities of the

importance of establishing paternity and gather ideas for

increasing the percentage of paternities established. There were

participants from HHSS Child Support, Public Assistance,

Hospitals, Child Protective Services, Vital Records and

Administration for Children and Families Region VII. A work

plan was developed and items were assigned to each entity

with completion dates. As a result of this summit, paternity

establishment increased 5%. The Summit was facilitated by

Nancy Thoma-Groetken, Administration for Children and

Families Region VII.

Nebraska was awarded an 1115 grant in October 2004 for

Early Intervention. Outbound calls were made by experienced

Customer Service Representatives (CSR) to the non-custodial

parent as soon as a new court case was entered into the child

support system. The CSR would answer any questions the

NCP may have and explain where to make payments, what

may happen if the NCP becomes delinquent in child

support and other aspects of the child support program. The

grant was a success and in July 2006 it became funded by

the Nebraska Child Support Program.

Nebraska was also awarded a 3 year 1115 grant – Better

Service through Enhanced Partnering – in September 2006.

The purpose of this grant is to improve collaboration between

Child Protective Services and the Child Support Program. The

intent of the collaboration is increase paternity

establishments, allows Protection and Safety workers to

place children with relatives, reduce the time as a State Ward,

decrease out of home placement from 19 months to 15

months and improve the automated exchange of information

between the Protection and Safety system and the child

support system.

The Public now has access to the child support payment

records through the web. Other States may also access this

information. To access it, you will need an I.D. and a

password. Please contact the Office of the Chief Information

Officer (CIO) Help Desk at (402) 471-4636.

Spotlight on the Nebraska Child Support Enforcement ProgramBy Lori Bengston, WICSEC Planning Committee & Deb Steidley, Nebraska Field Operations Administrator

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Once again WICSEC hosted an Interjurisdictional Fair in Seattle. The fair is set up with representatives (we call them ambassadors) from states, tribes, Canada and several federal ambassadors that answer state specific questions and even more important, give contact information to those that stop by. There were 22 states/tribes/Canadian and federal offices that participated. This was one of the highest rated sessions at the conference.

Comments about the fair included:

• Individual Contact with peers. Great! .

• Face to face opportunity to ask questions about Central Registry design. .

• Enjoyed this very much!

• Great opportunity

The list goes on and on...

Come and join us again in Boise. Get a name and some information from colleagues in other western states.

WICSEC’s Interjurisdictional FairBy Mary Ann Wellbank - NCSEA President & WICSEC Board Member

What is “The Pledge” you ask? Since joining the “Interstate World” in 1999, I have continually heard bad, bad things about other jurisdictions not returning calls, answering questions or sending required paperwork. I always took those bad, bad things I heard with a grain of sand (I am sure others complain about my state) but someone had the bright idea (Mary Ann Wellbank) of coming up with a pledge for interjurisdictional workers to sign. The purpose of the pledge is to remind workers that we all have a common goal, to help children, and that others depend on quick and clear responses to their inquires.

Over 350 workers signed “The Pledge” in Seattle and received a nice travel mug for their efforts. The lines to take the pledge were literally out the door. The names, states, phone numbers and email addresses of those that signed “The Pledge” were put on the WICSEC website (www.WICSEC.org) for all to access. We hope that you stop by the WICSEC booth in Boise and take “The Pledge” to help ensure cooperation in interjurisdictional case processing.

The PledgeBy Paula Brown - WICSEC Secretary

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WICSEC is pleased to offer scholarships to attend the annual training conference in Boise, Idaho, scheduled for September 30 through October 4, 2007. The WICSEC scholarship program provides frontline workers and first line supervisors the ability attend a conference. Three scholarships are available for the Boise conference. Awardees will receive round trip transportation to the conference site, a hotel room at the conference site for the duration of the conference, conference registration, and $120 toward meal expenses.

Applicants must complete an application and include a brief narrative telling why they would like to attend the WICSEC conference.

To be eligible for a scholarship the applicant must:

• Be a first time attendee at a WICSEC training conference; • Be a frontline worker or first line supervisor in a county or local child support program in a WICSEC state (those States west of the Mississippi); • Agree to write a brief article (2-3 paragraphs) for the WICSEC newsletter regarding their conference experience, and; • Agree to have the newsletter article and photo posted on the WICSEC website.

Applications are available on the WICSEC website at www.wicsec.org. Completed applications must be received no later than July 1, 2007, at the address below:

WICSEC Scholarship Program By Mary E. Smith, WICSEC Board Member

Do you have staff members or programs that deserve special recognition? Do you wish you had a special forum by which to provide that special recognition? Now you have the opportunity to nominate your most deserving individual or program to be recognized at the annual WICSEC Training Conference to be held at the Grove Hotel & Boise Centre on the Grove Convention Center in Boise, Idaho from September 30 through October 4, 2007.

The following awards will be presented:

The Outstanding Program Award recognizes a state, regional, or county program that has consistently and comprehensively exemplified the best in child support enforcement, through an outstanding record of performance, and providing effective services to its constituency and its community. Depending upon the nominations received, this award may be presented to both a state and a local program.

The Most Improved Program Award recognizes a state, regional, or county program that has shown exceptional improvement in key child support enforcement program performance areas and in services to its constituency during each year of the three preceding federal fiscal years (2002-2004). Depending upon the nominations received, this award may be presented to both a state and a local program.

The Outstanding Individual Achievement Award (Technical/Line Staff) recognizes experienced individuals in the public and private sector who have made significant contributions to child support enforcement. County, state, federal and private employees, policy makers, advocates and others, who have improved the lives of children through their efforts to promote more effective child support enforcement, are eligible for this award.

The Outstanding Individual Achievement Award (Manager/Supervisor) recognizes experienced individuals in the public and private sector whom, regardless of membership in WICSEC, have made significant contributions to child support enforcement. County, state, federal and private employees, policy makers and others, who have improved the lives of children through their efforts to promote more effective child support enforcement, are eligible for this award.

The Program Awareness Award recognizes the effectiveness of media presentations. The award can be presented to a county, state, or federal agency or an organization for establishing an effective public awareness campaign; an individual for articles or other publicity in the media; or to other groups for activities which create a positive public image of the child support enforcement program.

Details and the application forms are on the WICSEC website – www.wicsec.org

Nominations must be post-marked, if mailed, or received, if emailed, by 5:00 pm Central Time, Friday, August 3, 2007.

Send the completed form and attachments to:

By mail: David A. Sanchez 3700 West 120th Street Leawood, Kansas 66209

By email: Dsanchez@tier.com

For more information about the awards, please feel free to contact David at (785) 640-2301.

WICSEC Awards 2007 By David Sanchez, WICSEC Board Member

Arkansas OCSE Attn: Mary E. Smith

PO Box 1833 Little Rock AR 72203

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OfficersDavid Stillman President (2008) 1stIV-D DirectorWashington State Division of Child SupportP.O. Box 9162Olympia, WA 98507-9162360-664-5050 (w)360-664-5342 (f)dstillman@dshs.wa.gov

Natalie Dillon, Vice President (2009) 2ndDeputy DirectorChild Support Director’s Association925 L Street Suite 1402Sacramento, CA 95814916-446-6700 ext 101ndillon@csdaca.org

Deb Whitaker, (2008) 2ndProject Director, Maximus752 N. 129th St.Omaha, NE 68154-6109402-334-4445 (w)402-334-4412 (f)402-960-1064 (c)debrawhitaker@maximus.com

Paula Brown, Secretary (2008) 2ndOperations Section ChiefColorado Division of Child Support Enforcement1575 Sherman St, 5th FloorDenver, CO 80203303-866-5170 (w)303-866 – 4360 (f)Paula.Brown@state.co.us

Kathy Sokolik, Immediate Past President(2006) 2ndAssistant DirectorMarin County Dep't of Child Support Services7655 Redwood Blvd.Novato, CA 94945415-507-4067 (w)415-507-4150 (f)ksokolik@marindcss.org

DirectorsPauline Burton (2008) 1stDirector, Office of Self SufficiencyColorado Department of Human Services1575 Sherman St, 5th FloorDenver, CO 80203303-866-5050 (w)303-866-4377 (f)pauline.burton@state.co.us

David Sanchez (2009) 2ndVice President, Child Support OperationsTier Technologies3700 West 120th StreetLeawood, KS 66209913.498.0662 (w)785-640-2301 (c)dsanchez@tier.com

Carl Blanchette, (2007) 1stProject DirectorMAXIMUSP.O. Box 1523Hayden, Idaho 83835970-744-4959 (w)970-797-1244 (f)208-661-9424 (c)Carlblanchette@Maximus.com

Karen Colburn (2007) 1stProgram Support ManagerOregon Dept. of Justice, Division of Child Support3200 Lancaster Drive NESalem, OR 97305503-373-7455 ext. 22504 (w)503-378-5523 (f)503- 302-8303 (c)Karen.Colburn@state.or.us

Mary Ann Wellbank (2008) 1stVice President,YoungWilliams Child Support Services110 Rockridge DriveClancy, MT 59634406-933-8009 (w)406-933-8013 (f)406-431-0943 (c)wellbank@youngwilliams.com

Robert Lafer (2007) 0Department of Child Support Services225 Broadway, Suite 1200San Diego, CA 92101619-578-6588rob.lafer@sdcounty.ca.gov

Elizabeth Morgan (2009) 1stSr. Associate, Center for the Support of Families2436 85th Ave NEOlympia WA 98506360-705-2843 (w)360-705-0623 (f)emorgan@csfmail.org

Mary Smith (2009) 1stArkansas Office of Child Support Enforcement400 East CapitolLittle Rock, Arkansas, 72203501-682-6828 (w)501-682-6002 (f)mary.e.smith@ocse.state.ar.us

Linda Jolly (2009) 1stID Dep’t of Health & WelfareChild Support ServicesPO Box 83720 2nd floorBoise ID 83720-0036208-334-5715 (w)208-332-7367 (f)jollyl@dhw.idaho.gov

Alicia Key (2009) 1stDirector, OAG, TexasPO Box 12017, MC 039Austin TX 78711PH: 512-460-6990Alicia.key@cs.oag.state.tx.us

Steven G. Smith (0) 2007Arizona Attorney General's OfficeUnit Chief CounselP.O. Box 2390Gilbert, AZ 85299-2390480-491-1339 (w)480-926-5183 (f)480-250-6789 (c)Steven.Smith@azag.gov

Jan Jensen (0) 2007Tribal Child Support Program SpecialistRegion 10 ACF2201 6th Ave. MS: 70Seattle, WA 98121206-615-3668 (w)206-615-2574 (f)jjensen@acf.hhs.gov

Advisory Board MembersLori Bengstonlori.bengston@hhss.ne.gov

Life-time Board MembersSue Bailey1309 Cypress Bend CircleMelbourne, FL 32934321-757-5440 (h/o/f)321-591-3155 (c)lsuebailey@aol.com

Bruce Kaspari, PresidentKCG Government Services8359 Elk Grove Florid Road, Suite 103, #187Sacramento, CA 95829916-689-5750 (w)916-691-6332 (f)bruce.kaspari@concast.net

Dave Hogan, AttorneyWAPA206 10th Ave SEOlympia WA 98501360-753-3953dhogan@wapa-sep.wa.gov

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Affiliate Board MemberLinda Tresaugue, DirectorPuyallup Tribe of Indians1850 Alexander AveTacoma, WA 98421253-405-5169 (w)253-896-1081 (f)Email: ltresaug@hotmail.com

Cynthia Lucas, ERICSAInterstate Policy SpecialistOhio Dep’t of Jobs & Family Services/OCS30 E. Broad Street, 31st FloorColumbus OH 43215614-466-3919lucasc@odjfs.state.oh.us

Michael Williams, NCSEA4th Judicial District, CS Authority224 S. Main Street, 4th Floor EastSheridan, WY 82801307-672-2599 (w)307-672-5991 (f)307-674-6475 (h)307-751-5680 (c)mwilli3@state.wy.us

Conference PlannerTim MorrisonRainbow Association & Meetings Management250 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 179Casselberry, FL 32707407-831-4117 (w)407-831-3937 (f)tim@rainbowassoc-meetings.com

Planning CommitteePeter J. Genova, DirectorPerformant Financial Corporation1035 Edgebrook Drive EastToms River, NJ 08757908-246-3707petergnenova@comcast.net

Dail Moore, Director, National Technical Assistance &Training CenterOffice of Child Support EnforcementAdministration for Children & Families370 L'Enfant Promenade, SWWashington, DC 20447202-401-3438 (w)202-401-5461 (f)DMoore@acf.hhs.gov

Shannon Barnes9852 W Meadowlark CtBoise, ID 83704208-867-3640 (w)208-830-5505 (c)Email: Shannon.Barnes@itd.idaho.gov

Landis Rossi, Director of Workforce DevelopmentEaster Seals Goodwill208-466-2671LandisR@esgw.org

Bonnie Graham1120 Ironwood DriveCoeur d'Alene, ID 83814208-769-1456, ext 354grahamb@dhw.idaho.gov

Sandie Kish1120 Ironwood Dr, Ste 202Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814208-769-1413, ext 462kishs@dhw.idaho.gov

Patricia WilkinsonP.O. Box 712Orofino ID 83544208-476-5771 ext 244DHW Statewide Child Support Locate Unitwilkinso@dhw.idaho.gov

Sandy Moralesmorales1@dhw.idaho.gov

Shawn Sutherlandsutherls@dhw.idaho.gov

Cindy Jukerjukerc@dhw.idaho.gov

Philip Von Bargenvonbargp@dhw.idaho.gov

Debra Byerlybyerlyd@dhw.idaho.gov

Kristy Whitewhitek@dhw.idaho.gov208 334-4975

Matt BoboHealth Management ServicesMBobo@hmsy.com

Laura SecundoBank of America555Capital MallSacramento CA 95814916-861-5821laura.secondo@bankofamerica.com

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Colorado Family Support Council Annual Training ConferenceJune 10 - June 13, 2007Vail Marriott Mountain Resort & Spa, Vail, CO970-476-4444For more information, contact: Dee Price-Sanders, 303-866-4501dee.pricesanders@state.co.us

2nd Annual Region 10 ACF Tribal-State Child Support ConferenceJune 11 - June 14, 2007Red Lion at the Park Hotel303 W. North River Drive, Spokane, WA 99201800-773-5466For more information, contact: Jan Jensen, 206-615-3668Janis.jensen@acf.hhs.gov

Regions V & VII Child Support Bi-Regional Interstate MeetingJune 13 - June 14, 2007Holiday Inn at the PlazaOne East 45th Street, Kansas City, MO 64111816-753-7400For more information contact: Nancy Long 816-426-2229Nancy.long@acf.hhs.gov

Indiana Child Support Enforcement Annual Training ConferenceJune 13 - June 15, 2007Caesar’s Indiana Convention Center11999 Avenue of the Emperors, Elizabeth, IN 47177866-766-2671For more information contact: Susan Schroeder, Allen County Child Support Agency, (260) 449-7244Susan.shroeder@acpdo.org

2007 Kansas Child Support Enforcement ConferenceJune 21 - June 22, 2007Holiday Inn - Olathe Medical Center101 W 151st Street, Olathe, KS 66061913-829-4000 (Local) 888-465-4329 (toll-free)For more information contact: Ashley Dioszeghy, 913-826-7506akd@srs.ks.gov

Region III Financial and Data SymposiumJune 27 -June 28, 2007Top of the TowerEmbassy Suites, Philadelphia, PA 19103215-561-1850For more information contact: 215-861-4006jkaub@acf.hhs.gov

National Tribal Child Support Association 7th AnnualChild Support Training ConferenceJuly 22, - July 26, 2007Renaissance Oklahoma City Convention Center Hotel10 North Broadway, Oklahoma City, OK800-859-6877 or http://cwp.marriott.com/okcbr/natltribalchildsupport/For more information contact: Chickasaw Nation Child Support Services,Tiffany Hopper or Nina West, 580-436-3419Tiffany.hopper@chickasaw.net ornina.west@checkasaw.net

National Child Support Enforcement Association's 56thAnnual Training Conference & ExpoAugust 5 - August 9, 2007Marriott Orlando World Center Resort, Orlando, FloridaFor more information, contact Judy Klein, 202-624-8180JudyKlein@ncsea.org

Wyoming Child Support Enforcement AssociationAugust 13 - August 16, 2007Best Western Ramkota Hotel, Casper, WYFor more information, contact:Janelle Burgener, 307-358-0947JBURGE@state.wy.us

Southwest Regional Child Support Enforcement AssociationAugust 19 - 22, 2007Oklahoma City, OklahomaFor more information, contact: Barbara Perkins, 405-522-0035Barbara.Perkins@okdhs.org

South Dakota Annual Child Support Investigator's MeetingSeptember 10 - September 12, 2007Cedar Shore Resort, Chamberlain, South DakotaFor more information contact: Shane Olivier 605-773-3641Shane.Olivier@state.sd.us

17th National Child Support Enforcement Training ConferenceSeptember 10-12, 2007Omni Shoreham Hotel2500 Calvert Street, NW, Washington, DC202-234-0700For more information, contact: Charlene Butler, 202-401-5091cbutler@acf.hhs.gov

Western Interstate Child Support EnforcementCouncil's 24th Annual Training ConferenceSeptember 30 - October 4, 2007The Grove Hotel245 South Capitol Blvd., Boise, Idaho 83702208-333-8000The Boise Convention Centre850 Front StreetBoise, Idaho 83702For more information, contact: Tim Morrison, 407-831-4117wicsec@rainbowassoc-meetings.com

Minnesota Family Support & Recovery Council's 34thAnnual Training ConferenceOctober 07 - October 10, 2007Madden's on Gull Lake, Brainerd, MN800-642-5363http://mfsrc.org/For more information contact: Juan Martinez, Program Chair 218-299-7082juan.martinez@co.clay.mn.us

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