The 2011 Refugee Services Consultation is entitled “Work, Learn, Thrive: Successful Resettlement in Challenging Times.” This Consultation will bring together RS-contracted service providers, resettlement agencies, governmental and community partners ...  


  • The Refugee Services Program announces a workshop to which all persons are invited.
    DATE AND TIME: February 23, 2011, 1:00 p.m.; February 25, 2011, 12:00 Noon
    PLACE: Buena Vista Palace, 1900 Buena Vista Drive, Orlando, Florida 32819
    GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The 2011 Refugee Services Consultation is entitled “Work, Learn, Thrive: Successful Resettlement in Challenging Times.” This Consultation will bring together RS-contracted service providers, resettlement agencies, governmental and community partners serving refugees, Refugee Services, Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF), Department of Health (DOH), Department of Education (DOE) staff, other interested participants, and refugees from across Florida. There will be plenary sessions and breakout sessions with presentations and discussion on a wide range of issues.
    A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Annette or Amy at AK Consulting Group, phone (252)347-1402 or (850)523-4200, email annette@akconsultinggroup.org or amyk@akconsultinggroup.org.
    Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Annette or Amy at AK Consulting Group, phone (252)347-1402 or (850)523-4200, email annette@akconsultinggroup.org or amyk@akconsultinggroup.org. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).
    If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, he/she will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence from which the appeal is to be issued.
    For more information, you may contact: George Lewis, phone (850)413-8203 or email george_lewis@dcf.state.fl.us.