Paul Tough: Whatever It Takes

On June 18, I’ll be the keynote speaker at the 16th Annual Child Welfare Conference at the University of Maine, which is just outside Bangor. According to this press release, the conference

will examine a wide range of issues most affecting children today, including poverty, education, substance abuse, serious child injury and child exploitation. The conference, titled “Hot in Child Welfare,” is designed for professionals working with children, and is open to the public. It begins at 8 a.m. at the Wells Conference Center on the UMaine campus. Registration forms and information about fees can be obtained by calling 581-2398 or emailing: RArnold@maine.edu.