The Community Services Summit brings the private and public schools, community agencies, government entities and the faith community together to share ideas and resources for assisting the children and their families in St. Charles County. In order to provide quality services, key people share resources for use in the schools and in the community. The Summit provides participants with the opportunity to learn about these resources by visiting displays that highlight local agencies, schools and programs. Skill-building breakout sessions are also offered. Keynote and closing speakers provide a community-wide vision of connection, networking and collaboration.

 

The first Community Services Summit was held on October 15, 1999. The Summit concept originated from the City of St. Charles School District Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities Grant Advisory Council. The council was composed of community agencies and school counselors. School counselors stated that they needed to know the community resources in order to refer families for further assistance. Community agency representatives also desired to know the resources of the schools and how they could work together to better assist families. The Advisory Council decided to host a "forum" to bring these groups together to network, share resources and to discuss how they could work together to make a difference in the community. The Community Services Summit is an annual event held every October:

 

  1999:  99 participants & 10 exhibitors
  2000: 190 participants & 60 exhibitors
  2001: 227 participants & 70 exhibitors
  2002: 262 participants & 75 exhibitors
  2003: 273 participants & 90 exhibitors
  2004: 278 participants & 90 exhibitors
  2005: 287 participants & 80 exhibitors
  2006: 420 participants & 92 exhibitors
  2007: 503 participants & 87 exhibitors
  2008: 560 participants & 98 exhibitors
  2009: 550 participants & 99 exhibitors

  2010: 590 participants & 116 exhibitors

 

The 13th annual Community Services Summit, held on October 18, 2011:

 

• was attended by 590 participants
• helped participants gain information about key issues affecting children and families
• drew educators, counselors, social service providers, caseworkers, and representatives of government and law enforcement
• gathered this diverse group of people with one goal - to improve the services provided to the families of our community
• was held this year, for the first time, at Harvester Christian Church

 

The Summit featured an exhibition area filled with nearly 100 exhibitors from a wide variety of organizations including private businesses, social service agencies and faith communities. Participants left with new contacts, literature and an expanded knowledge of the resources in our community.

 

Review resources and materials from the breakout sessions at the 2011 Community Services Summit.

 

 

2011 CNF Sponsors