The 2024 Collaborative Approaches to Infant Prenatal Substance Exposure: Enhancing Care and Support for Families aims to enhance the knowledge and skills of professionals working with pregnant caregivers experiencing substance use and infants with substance use exposure. This one-day conference will bring together multi-disciplinary experts to provide education on best practices and innovative strategies for supporting infants and families affected by substance use during pregnancy. Attendees will benefit from interactive presentations, case studies, and discussions that promote collaboration and practical application of skills in clinical and community settings.

The symposium is designed for all professionals engaged in supporting families facing prenatal substance exposure, including medical providers, social workers, nurse practitioners, nurses, mental health professionals, and community service providers. This event will foster connections among peers and offer valuable insights to improve outcomes for vulnerable families. 

Target Audience
Specialties –Neonatology, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Family Medicine & Community Health, Pediatrics, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Social Welfare - Advance Practice Nurse (APN), Fellow/Resident, Non-Physician, Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Physician, Physician Associate, Psychologist, Registered Nurse (RN), Social Worker, Student

At the conclusion of this activity, learners should be able to:

1. Enhance skills in recognizing and understanding the impacts of prenatal substance exposure on infants and families, utilizing evidence-based and best practice guidelines.
2. Apply a multi-disciplinary collaborative approach to support and care for families affected by prenatal substance exposure.
3. Integrate trauma-informed practices to engage with families and provide appropriate referrals to community resources and services.
4. Navigate ethical considerations and legal responsibilities related to supporting families experiencing prenatal substance exposure.

Cancellation Policy
Cancellations received in writing no less than 20 days before the course will be refunded. No refunds will be made on cancellations received after that date. Please send cancellation requests to: [email protected].

UCSF reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs, such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
UCSF is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME.
 

**NEW Conference Location: 
Pritzker Auditorium is on the first floor to the left of the entrance. 

UCSF Nancy Friend Pritzker Psychiatry Building
675 18th Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
(map and directions)

Public transportation

The Pritzker Building is served directly by the SF Muni T-Third Street light rail line, as well as nearby stops for the 15-Bayview Hunters Point Express, 22-Fillmore, 48-Quintara/24th Street, and 55-Dogpatch bus lines.

If you are visiting from outside San Francisco, you can use Caltrain, BART, AC Transit, Golden Gate Transit, or San Francisco Bay Ferry for quick and convenient connections to the SF Muni system. For schedules and a trip planner, visit www.sfmta.com/muni.

UCSF Tan shuttle

Patients and visitors can utilize the UCSF Tan shuttle line, which operates between the Pritzker Building and Weill Institute Building on the Mission Bay campus. It operates on weekdays (Monday–Friday) during the following times:

• 6:30–9:15 a.m.
• 3:15–6:00 p.m.
   

For more information, visit the UCSF Transportation website.

Parking

Valet parking is available in the Pritzker Building garage for patients and visitors at the rate of $5 per hour (or $35 maximum per day). Visitors can enter the garage on 3rd Street between 18th and 19th Streets on weekdays between 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. To exit the garage after hours, visitors can retreive keys/vehicles from the security desk on the first floor.

Patients and visitors can also park in the UCSF Illinois Street Garage, located just one block from the Pritzker Building. Additional UCSF garages are also available on the Mission Bay campus.

Metered street parking is available on a limited basis in the surrounding neighborhood. Please be sure to observe and obey all posted time limits.

1) REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS:
You will need to login or create a new account to access the registration page.
To create a new account, please enter "n/a or other" if the areas requesting license, credentials, employer, and/or department do not apply to your employment.
Please note: once you create a new account there is a 24-48 hours turnaround time to be granted access to our Website in order to register for the class. Thank you for your patience!

2) FEE INSTRUCTIONS: (Please submit payment to COMPLETE your registration.)
You will need to CLICK on the secured payment LINK BELOW and checkout as "GUEST" to complete this process. 

For Activity and/or CEU-related questions, please contact:
     Name:Liliana Ocegueda, MPH (Pronouns: She/Her/Ella)
     Title:Perinatal Services Coordinator | Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health | SF Dept. of Public Health
     Email:[email protected]