The Rev. Darrell L. Armstrong, MDiv., Ed.S, MFT

If you are looking for a keynote speaker and/or Workshop Facilitator who can: …make you laugh and cry, make you think and feel, and connect the practical with the theoretical, then you want to invite

the Rev. Darrell L. Armstrong to your event!

The Rev. Armstrong is a former Foster Child

from South Central Los Angeles who graduated from Stanford University, Princeton Theological Seminary, and has carried the Olympic Torch!!!

He is the author of several books, including Snapshots of a Foster Child (2008) which chronicles his time in foster care in Los Angeles.

He is a role model for foster, adoptive, and displaced children all over the world

and has a relevant message for: ~Foster Children; ~Foster Parents; ~Social Workers; ~Biological Parents.

KEYNOTE TOPICS: Child Abuse Prevention ~ Fatherhood ~ Healthy Families ~ Adoption

Crime Prevention ~ Domestic/Intimate Partner Violence ~ Early Childhood… Spirituality & Social Work ~ Infant/Toddler Mental Health ~ and more…

To Learn more about the Rev. Armstrong, click on the following links

BOOK ORDER(S) => www.virgenice.org TELEVISION INTERVIEW => www.pbs.org/wnet/religionandethics/week911/interview2.html

FOSTER CHILDREN WEBSITE => www.nafcinc.org RADIO INTERVIEW: www.blogtalkradio.com/CWLA-Radio/2008/11/19/A-Conversation-with-Former-Foster-Child-Reverend-Darryl-Armstrong

The Rev. Darrell L. Armstrong, MDiv., Ed.S, MFT

PAST KEYNOTE CHILD WELFARE / HUMAN SERVICES PRESENTATIONS:

WEST VIRGINIA / ANNUAL CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT CROSS-TRAINING CONFERENCE: JULY., 2009 Delivered keynote address at two state conferences sponsored by the Supreme Court of Appeals-Court Improvement Prog. – for reference, contact Nikki Tennis, Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia ~ 304-558-0145; WYOMING / 2ND NATIONAL SUMMIT ON THE INTERSECTION OF DV & CHILD WELFARE: JUNE., 2009 Delivered keynote address & facilitated Primary Prevention Think Tank at 2nd Greenbook Conf, in Jackson Hole, WY; – for reference, contact Lonna Davis, Dir. of Children Services at the Family Violence Prev. Fund ~ 617-262-5920; SOUTH CAROLINA / STATE CONF. of ASSOC. of CHILDREN’S HOMES & FAMILY SERVICES: FEB., 2009 Delivered the Charles D. Barnett Memorial Address at the Association’s Annual Conference in Myrtle Beach; – for reference, contact Paula Fendley at the S. Carolina Assoc. of CH & FS ~ 803-996-5437; CALIFORNIA / ANNUAL PARENT LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE: NOV., 2008 Delivered keynote address for annual parent leadership conference sponsored by Cal State Univ. Sacramento-Con. Ed.; – for reference, contact Kim Kossick at the Office of Child Abuse Prevention, California Dpt. Scl. Svcs. ~ 916-651-6796; UTAH / 12TH ANNUAL CRITICAL ISSUES CONFERENCE; NOV.., 2008 Delivered keynote address and workshop at the Annual Critical Issues Conference sponsored by the University of Utah; – for reference, contact Kia D. Korologos at the ESI Management Group ~ 801-501-9446; NORTH CAROLINA / ANNUAL ED BLOCH COURAGE AWARDS LUNCHEON; NOV.., 2008 Delivered keynote address at a NFL (Carolina Panthers)-sponsored fund-raiser for Charlotte’s Youth Homes, Inc.; – for reference, contact Frank Crawford at the Youth Homes, Inc. agency in Charlotte, NC ~ 704-943-9650; ILLINOIS / STATEWIDE FOSTER & ADOPTIVE PARENT CONFERENCE: OCT., 2008 Delivered keynote address at first annual statewide conference sponsored by the Foster & Adoptive Parent Association; – for reference, contact Erwin McEwen, Director of the Illinois Family & Children Services ~ 312-814-6800; CALIFORNIA / 5th ANNUAL STATEWIDE WRAP-AROUND INSTITUTE & CONFERENCE : JUNE, 2008 Keynote Speaker at annual statewide conference which focused on the delivery of wrap-around services for children in CA; – for reference, contact Monica Caprio at the Univ. of CA-Davis’ Ctr. for Human Services ~ 530-757-8643 / 530-757-8579; MASSACHUSETTS / PARTNERING with FAMILIES EARLY CHILDHOOD INITIATIVE: APRIL, 2008 Delivered keynote address gathering of Early Childhood and Family Strengthening experts in Greater Boston area; – for reference, contact Michael Durkin at the United Way of Massachusetts Bay / Merrimack Valley ~ 617-624-8000; CALIFORNIA / ANNUAL CONFERENCE & TRAINING BY N. CALIFORNIA TRAINING ACADEMY MAR., 2008 Delivered keynote address at the Annual Research to Practice Conference in both Redding & Davis, California; – for reference, contact Nancy Hafer at U.C. Davis” Northern California Training Academy ~ 530-757-8645 NORTH CAROLINA / 26TH ANNUAL STATEWIDE CONFERENCE on CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT: MAR., 2008 Delivered keynote address at annual statewide conference that was jointly sponsored by PCA-NC & NC Div. of Socl Svcs.; – for reference, contact Sharyse Johnson, Director of Child Protective Services for NJ-DSS ~ 919-334-1133 / 733-4622; LOUISIANA / 22nd ANNUAL “KIDS ARE WORTH IT” CONFERENCE: FEB., 2008 Delivered keynote address at conference co-sponsored by the Louisiana Children’s Trust Fund & Prevent Child Abuse; – for reference, contact Judy Harrison, Executive Director of the Louisiana Children’s Trust Fund ~ 225-342-2245/0784

The Rev. Darrell L. Armstrong, MDiv., Ed.S, MFT

PAST KEYNOTE CHILD WELFARE / HUMAN SERVICES PRESENTATIONS: OHIO / DEPARTMENT OF JOB & FAMILY SERVICES ADOPTION & FOSTER CARE CONF.: NOV., 2007 Keynote Speaker and workshop facilitator at statewide Foster Care & Adoption Conference; – for reference, contact Madonna Gray at the Bureau of Child Welfare Policy, Ohio Dpt. of J&FS ~ 614-752-0088; GEORGIA / FAMILY CONFERENCE & TRAINING FOR FOSTER CHILDREN & PARENTS: OCT, 2007 Keynote Speaker/Workshop Facilitator for family strengthening training for parents and children in SouthEast Georgia; – contact the Revs. Floyd/Kathy Thompkins, Jr. of the Jack Bower Fund ~ 912-218-2107; NEW MEXICO / JOINT JUDICIAL & CHIILD WELFARE CONF. Corrine Wolfe Law Center: SEPT, 2007 Keynote Speaker at first statewide joint conference & training of child welfare professionals and judges – for reference, contact Judy Flynne-O’Brien at the Corrine Wolfe Children’s Law Ctr. at the Univ. of NM ~ 505-277-1050; RHODE ISLAND / ANNUAL FOSTER CARE & ADOPTION CONFERENCE: SEPT, 2007 Keynote Speaker and Workshop Facilitator at private-publicly sponsored child abuse conference in Providence, RI; – for reference, contact Mr. David Caprio, Executive Director of Children’s Friends, Inc. ~ 401-276-4305; MARYLAND / NATIONAL EARLY CARE & EDUCATION CONFERENCE: MAY, 2007 Keynote Speaker at first annual Strengthening Families conference focusing on early care and education – contact Judy Langford, Senior Associate at the Center for the Study of Social Policy at 847-274-2547 for reference; WASHINGTON, DC - CHILD WELFARE LEAGUE OF AMERICA: FEB., 2007 Keynote Speaker at Annual National Conf. – contact Ms. Dana Wilson at 202-306-2611 for reference; PENNSYLVANIA / MID-ATLANTIC CHILD WELFARE LEAGUE OF AMERICA: SEP., 2004 Workshop Facilitator at Bi-Annual Regional Training Conf. – contact Cassaundra Rainey at 410-496-5615 for reference; CONNECTICUT – COUNCIL OF FAMILY SERVICE AGENCIES: JUNE, 2004 Keynote Speaker at Annual Conference – contact President / CEO Peter DeBiasi at 860-571-0093 for reference; NEW JERSEY / TEACHING-FAMILY ASSOCIATION: OCT.., 2003 Keynote Speaker at International Conference – contact Meeting Director, Valerie Coyle at 757-497-3098 for reference; MARYLAND / DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES MAY, 2002 Keynote Speaker at 7th Annual Statewide Kinship Care Conf. – Cynthia Harlee-Williams at 800-332-6347 for reference; CALIFORNIA / STANFORD UNIVERSITY’S HAAS CENTER FOR PUBLIC SERVICE (HCPS): APRIL, 2002 Visiting Campus Mentor/Speaker on child / family strengthening topics – contact Jackie Posner at 650-723-2300 for ref.; NEW JERSEY / MID-ATLANTIC CHILD WELFARE LEAGUE OF AMERICA: FEB., 2001 Keynote Speaker at Bi-Annual Regional Training Conference – contact Dana Wilson at 410-496-5615 for reference; GEORGIA / REGIONAL CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT INTERVENTION FORUM: APRIL, 2000 Keynote Speaker at Regional Training Conference – contact DeKalb & Fulton County Adoption and Foster Care Units; CALIFORNIA / LOS ANGELES COUNTY DPT. OF CHILDREN SERVICES: JUNE, 1990 Speaker (along w/ Edward James Almos and other Hollywood Actors and elected officials) at 1st Annual Independent Living / Aging-Out Program for Los Angeles Foster Youth;

The Rev. Darrell L. Armstrong, MDiv., Ed.S, MFT

PERSONAL & FAMILIAL BACKGROUND:

Rev. Armstrong is a Native of Los Angeles, California where he was born and raised. He is married to the former Melanie L. Pinkney, Esq., who is a Deputy Attorney General assigned to the NJ Dpt. of Law and Public Safety. They are the proud parents of Amaris Kayla (4.5 years) and Daniel LaRue (3years). EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Undergrad: BA in Public Policy ~Stanford University [Social Welfare Policy] 1993 Graduate: Masters in Divinity ~ Princeton Theological Seminary; [Church-State Relations] 1999 Post-Grad.: Post-Masters Educ. Spclst. Degree ~The College of NJ; [Marriage & Fmly Therapy ] 2006 Doctoral: Ph.D. ~ Drexel University (non-matriculated student); [Couple & Family Therapy] IP ECCLESIASTICAL & PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE:

Rev. Armstrong serves as the pastor the historic Shiloh Baptist Church of Trenton, NJ. In a 95 year span (1904-1999) the church only had two pastors. He is now the 3rd in 105+ years!!! Under his leadership, Shiloh has nearly tripled its budget to $1.5M and doubled its membership to 2,000+. From March, 2006-April, 2009, the Rev. Armstrong served as the Director of the Division of Prevention and Community Partnerships for the NJ Department of Children and Families. He managed a $100M+ budget and oversaw the Offices of: (1) Early Childhood Services, (2) School-Based Services, (3) Family Support Services, (4) County Welfare Services and (5) Domestic Violence Services. He is currently a member of the National Advisory Board for the federal Early Childhood Quality Improvement Center. GENERAL INTERESTS, HOBBIES & COMMUNITY SERVICE:

Rev. Armstrong is an acclaimed teacher, preacher, motivational speaker, author, workshop facilitator, grassroots community organizer, and child welfare / family strengthening advocate. He is considered a national leader on issues pertaining to child welfare and family strengthening, particularly foster and kinship care. His passion for this work emanates out of his 13-year experience as a foster child in Los Angeles and has written a book entitled, “Snapshots of a Foster Child” which chronicles his experience in foster care. His most recent book is “The Scent of Water: 7 Sermons on Hope, Resilience and Inspiration.” (8/2009) He is a national and international children’s rights advocate having worked for displaced children in South Africa, Mexico, Europe and Central America. For the same, he has made several tv/radio appearances. He is a former member of the NJ Governor’s Cabinet for Children (2002-2005) and recently co-chaired the Child Welfare Transition Team for NJ Governor Jon Corzine (12/05-01/06). He is the founder and board president of the National Association of Foster Children, Inc., a national network child-welfare/ family strengthening organizations and the Founder/CEO of the National Institute on Clergy Training. AWARDS & HONORS:

Rev. Armstrong has been officially recognized and honored by numerous governmental, religious and civic organizations. In the Summer of 2001, he was chosen by the Salt Lake OLYMPIC Organizing Committee to be an Olympic Torchbearer for the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympic Games! In 12/2001, he carried the Olympic Torch in Mercer Cnty. on behalf of America’s 600,000+ foster children! He is a Member of Chi Sigma Iota (Alpha Epsilon Chptr.) Intl. Honor Society for professional counselors, counselor educators.

To schedule, email prevention@vzw.blackberry.net or call 609-240-1234 / 609-695-5700.