September 14 — 15, 2011

Bringing together Tribal and State Home Visiting Grantees in Region X, to strengthen grantee partnerships and inform the development of grantee programs.

The Administration for Children and Families and the Health Resources and Services Administration are convening a two-day Grantee Cluster meeting in Region X. This meeting is designed to explore how Tribes and States can work together to develop strong early childhood systems of care, which include the ACA-Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting and the Tribal Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Programs. This meeting will have a special emphasis on collaboration and partnering.

The purpose of the meeting is to:

• Encourage meaningful collaboration and cross-system work to effectively address the needs of young children and families;
• Highlight collaborative projects and initiatives in Tribal communities, States, and local areas; and
• Facilitate peer-to-peer learning, program alignment, and the development of networks among attendees.

The Region 10 State and Tribal Home Visiting Grantees Cluster meeting will be held at the Sorrento Hotel. The Sorrento Hotel is on “First Hill” in Seattle, and is within walking distance of the downtown shopping district. A special conference rate of $138.00 per night has been arranged for all Region 10 State and Tribal Home Visiting grantees wishing to attend this meeting. The deadline for hotel reservations at this special rate is Friday, August 26, 2011. The Sorrento Hotel is just 36 miles north of the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

Registration

Registration has been suspended for the Region 10 State and Tribal Home Visiting Grantees Cluster Meeting due to the overwhelming response to this event.

Please check back to this site for updates and notices and if slots become available for the meeting.

Agenda

The Grantees Cluster Meeting Agenda can be Found Here.

Hotel

Sorrento Hotel 900 Madison Street Seattle, WA 98104 Rate: $138.00 per night Reservations: 1-800-426-1265 (Group rate code "Tribal Law & Policy Institute Group") Reservations Deadline: Friday, August 26, 2011 Parking: Valet parking $39 per night (in/out privileges). Sorrento Hotel provides European ambiance just five blocks from Downtown Seattle. The Seattle Waterfront, historic Pioneer Square and shopping at Pacific Place are 10 blocks away. Within two miles are the Pike Place Market, Safeco Field, Seattle Center and the Space Needle.

Airport

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is located just just 36 miles south of the Sorrento Hotel. Attendees arriving by way of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and driving to the the Sorrento Hotel can Find Driving Directions Here. Shuttle Express offers service from the Airport. Passengers are picked up at the inner drive curb on the third floor of the Airport Garage. Service from the Airport and direct service to the major downtown Seattle hotels is offered 24 hours a day. Click Here to Book or call 425-981-7000 for reservations.

Questions

If you have any questions about the Region 10 State and Tribal Home Visiting Grantees Cluster Meeting, please email us at TribalHV@tlpi.org or you can call our office at 323-650-5467 and speak to our staff.