2023 James May’s Annual Washington State Fathers Network Conference

Fundamentals for Fatherhood

When: Saturday, November 4th 8am-5pm (Registration and breakfast begins at 8am, conference officially begins at 9am).

Where: Bellevue School District Wilburton Instructional Service Center, 12241 Main Street, Bellevue, WA 98005

Parking is available in front and behind the building and at the park next door.

Cost: $50 – Scholarships are available. Early Bird price of $25 is available for all those who register by October 1st. Please contact Matthew Rickmon at matthew.rickmon@kindering.org for more information.

Men who register and live in the following counties: Island, King, Pierce, will be able to attend at no cost. Our system will require credit card information is input but the total charge will be $0. If you choose to disclose your residential county and take advantage of the no cost price, your name and zip code (for residential verification) will be sent to your respective county so that the Fathers Network can be reimbursed for your registration.

  • Morning Session Options:

Rachel Nemhauser – Special Education: Ten Tips for Advocating for Your Child

Christy Thompson Ibrahim – Wills, Special Needs Trusts, Guardianship, and Guardianship Alternatives

Chad Henry & Christine Griffin – Building Confidence and Know-How for Families of Children with Hearing Differences

Marcee Merriam – Navigating Autism: A Family Journey

Mike Etzell – Paycheck Prior to Leaving School? Yes!

  • Afternoon Session Options:

Christy Thompson Ibrahim – Wills, Special Needs Trusts, Guardianship, and Guardianship Alternatives (Same as Morning Session)

Noah Seidel – Office of Developmental Disabilities Ombuds Advocacy and Developmental Disabilities Administration Systems Navigation

Emily Carter – Title: Unified Champion Schools; a social inclusion movement

Alicia Gregory– Introduction to Young Athletes, Pathway to Starting a Program

Please Click here to Register