PHOTOS: Thank you to our photographers, Kari Champoux & Qingci Cai (Youth in Focus), Jennifer Duong (Seattle Neighborhood Group), and Sue Purrington (UWKC).

WORKSHOPS: Workshops included 38 high-quality sessions exploring how to we convene, connect, and catalyze our communities to better support children, youth and families. Workshops provided practical tools and tips for creating effective and innovative collaborations relevant to those working with young children, school-age children, youth and their families. Click here to view descriptions of the workshops offered at Pieces.

FEEDBACK: According to the conference evaluations, 94% of respondants reported leaning new information that will help in their work; 84% reported making new connections that will increase collaboration; and 96% stated that they plan to attend next year’s event.

Here are some direct quotes from this year’s participants:

“One of the most helpful conferences I have been to in Seattle - great mix of people, interesting, thoughtful presentations.”

“This conference had better content (and lunch!) than conferences I have paid hundreds of dollars for.”

“Thank you so much for hosting this! It is an invaluable resource for all of us in the non-profit world.”

“Thank you for organizing it and keeping it affordable.  The quality of the presenters was excellent.”

We are pleased to get such positive feedback from partners and are looking forward to bringing you another powerful conference next year.

For information about previous Pieces conferences, click the following links (2007, 2008, 2009).

DONATE: Click here to make a tax-deductible donation to SOAR.

Thank you to our generous co-sponsors:

Thanks! We look forward to working with you!

For additional information about the event, contact SOAR at:
206.336.6930 | soar@childrenandyouth.org | www.childrenandyouth.org