Pre-Conference Diversity Institute - "American Muslim Families:  Their Culture and Faith"

Co-Sponsored by NASW- Michigan Chapter

Time:  9:00am to 4:30pm (8:30am Check-in)

Location:  The Muslim Center, 1605 W. Davison Ave., Detroit, MI  48238

Fee:  $100 (Lunch Included)

On-site registration is welcome!

Select "Preconference" when registering here on Eventbrite.

For social workers, mental health, healthcare and social service providers interested in developing culturally competent skills to work with Muslims of various cultures and backgrounds.  This program is approved for up to 6.0 Continuing Education Credits.  NASW-Michigan is an approved provider with the Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative, Provider Number MICEC-0017.

2010 National Conference and Banquet - "Balancing the Building Blocks:  Sustaining Social Services in Tough Times"

Time:  Friday, June 18th at 6pm (Networking Reception) to Sunday, June 20th at 12:30pm

(Optional sight-seeing tour from 12:30 to 2:30pm)

Location:  Doubletree Hotel, 5801 Southfield Expressway, Detroit, MI 48228

Muslims working in the human services fields, professionals of all backgrounds who serve Muslim clients, and volunteers in the Muslim community are encouraged to attend. Social Workers, counselors, therapists, psychologists, mental health workers, domestic violence advocates, family law attorneys, volunteers, public health and education professionals at the local, state, and federal level dedicated to social services, academic and research staff from educational institutions,Imams and Religious Leaders, community advocates,first responders, and representatives from community based organizations are welcome!

Saturday, June 19, 2010 - BANQUET

Time:  7:00pm to 9:00pm (6:30pm Check in)

Fee:  $50 (Banquet Only)

Select "Banquet Only" when registering here on Eventbrite.

Program includes:

-Dinner

-Invitation to support ISSA-USA and its community initiatives

-Keynote Speaker:  Dr. Yasser Aman, President and CEO of UMMA Community Clinic in Los Angeles
-ISSA-USA Commends the Muslim Social Service Community of Michigan:

     Arab Coalition for Economic and Social Services (ACCESS)

     HUDA Clinic

     The Muslim Center of Detroit

     Muslim Family Services

     Ismael Ahmed, Director of Michigan Department of Human Services

For the entire community to learn more about ISSA-USA and national social service initiatives changing lives of Muslims in the United States.

Hotel Accommodations:
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Conference Venue:
Doubletree Hotel Detroit/Dearborn
5801 Southfield Expressway
Detroit, MI  48228
(313) 336-3340
Register for rooms at http://doubletree.hilton.com/en/dt/groups/personalized/DTTDBDT-ISS-20100618/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG
Group Code: ISS

About ISSA

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Our Mission

The mission of ISSA-USA is to build a network of professionals, paraprofessionals and volunteer social service providers; and to enhance their capacity through education, training, technical assistance, research, mentorship and collaboration.

Our Approach

Our approach is multifaceted and includes a focus on the secular and other faith providers, Muslim community members, imams, community leaders and professionals as well as promotion of cross-cultural awareness among Muslims.  ISSA-USA offers a range of workshops and trainings for Muslim, other faith and secular communities that facilitate our approach.