February 16-17
Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc and Catholic Charities, Immigration and Legal Services of Dallas present, Survey of Immigration Laws, a two-day basic overview of immigration laws. This training is ideal for staff who are new to the practice of immigration law. The training is also suitable for experienced staff in need of review or updates. This training will take place at the Hampton Inn & Suites, Harlingen, Texas. For more information on these seminars, contact Vanna Slaughter, 214/634-7182 x 228.

February 28-March 1
The Mental Health Association in Texas’ “Parents As Teachers (PAT) State Conference,” Austin, TX. Parents as Teachers is an early childhood parent education and family support program designed to empower all parents to give their child the best possible start in life. www.txpat.org

April 17-20
The Social Enterprise Alliance’s “6th Gathering.” Milwaukee, WI. The 6th Gathering is the largest educational and networking event for social enterprise practitioners, funders and technical assistance providers across North America. If your organization is pursuing improved financial sustainability through earned income, this conference is for you! For details, visit www.se-alliance.org.

April 27-29
Horizons for Homeless Children’s “Young Children Without Homes National Conference.” Boston, MA. This conference will focus on the issue of child and family homelessness and its effect on young children (0-5); cross-systems training; networking and collaboration; and strategies and solutions. For more information, visit www.horizonsforhomelesschildren.org.

May 2-3
National Low Income Housing Coalition’s “Annual Housing Policy Conference and Labor Day,” Washington, D.C. Learn the latest on federal housing policy and larger budget issues. For details, visit www.nlihc.org

June 2-4
Health Care for the Homeless Conference. Washington, D.C. http://bphc.hrsa.gov/hchirc/

July 24-29
Texas Department of State Health Services 2005 Annual Conference. Austin, TX. www.tcada.state.tx.us

September 11-14
The Texas Council on Family Violence’s Annual Statewide Family Violence Conference. Houston, TX. The Texas Council on Family Violence has been a leader in the Battered Women’s Movement since 1978. For years, TCFV’s Annual Statewide Family Violence Conference has been a place where advocates for survivors and abused women meet and network. http://www.tcfv.org/annual_confrence_04.htm

October 11-14
Texas Homeless Network Statewide Conference. Corpus Christi, TX.