SAVE THE DATE:
2024 Annual Convening
DECEMBER 8-10, 2024
Join fellow SPARC members to strategize for upcoming advocacy efforts, connect with leading experts in the field, and share insights from the past year.
Please RSVP by November 8, 2024. Agenda details to come!
Annie E. Casey Foundation Office
503 N. Charles Street
Baltimore, MD
SUNDAY 12/8/24:
Evening Welcome Reception (optional)
MONDAY 12/9/24:
Convening all day
TUESDAY 12/10/24:
Convening ends midday
Hotel Indigo
24 West Franklin Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 625-6200
Hotel & Transportation
Hotel Indigo
24 West Franklin Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 625-6200
Franklin Street Garage
15 West Franklin Street
Baltimore, MD
The Hotel Indigo and the Franklin Street Parking Garage are both located on West Franklin Street in Baltimore, just one block from the Annie E. Casey Foundation Office at 503 N. Charles Street.
Directions
From BWI (approx. 13 mi/20 km): Take I-195 to 95 North. Then take 95 North to Exit 53 (Inner Harbor). Turn right on Pratt Street and go about four blocks to turn left on Charles Street Head north and turn left on Franklin where the hotel will be on the right. The parking garage is on the left.
From Baltimore Penn Station Amtrak (approx. 0.8 mi/1.29 km): Head south on N. Charles Street about 8 blocks. The Annie E. Casey Foundation building will be on the left. Turn right onto E. Franklin Street, and the hotel will be on the right.
Parking
The Franklin Street Garage is situated near the historic Mount Vernon district of Baltimore and is close to many restaurants and bars. The garage entrance is located on the left-hand side of W. Franklin Street, just west of N. Charles Street, and is easily accessible off of I-83. GPS: 15 West Franklin Street.
The garage is open and staffed Sunday – Thursday 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Friday 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM; Saturday 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM and has a height restriction of 6.5 ft.
Drive-up Rates:
Up to 1 hour: $6.00
Up to 3 hours: $9.00
Up to 12 hours: $11.00
Up to 24 hours: $13.00
Weekend (All day Saturday & Sunday): $5.00
Weekday evening after 4PM: $5.00
For a comprehensive list of airport transportation options visit: http://www.bwiairport.com/en/travel/ground-transportation
Additional Information
About
The purpose of the 2024 SPARC Convening is to provide SPARC partners with the space to connect and network with each other and key stakeholders to build and deepen peer-to-peer relationships; the opportunity to hear from leading experts on topics that shape the child welfare landscape; and the chance to share information and strategies for achieving policy change that benefits children, youth, and families involved in child welfare.
Wi-Fi
Network: AECF – Guest
Password: jimcasey
Expenses and Reimbursement
SPARC will cover the lodging and will reimburse up to $250 of travel costs for one person per SPARC member organization. A block of rooms has been reserved at Hotel Indigo for convening attendees. The Partnership for America’s Children will handle booking rooms for registrants who require lodging.
SPARC members who attend will receive a Travel Reimbursement Form for their travel expenses, including airfare, train fare, mileage at 67 cents/mile (if you are traveling using your personal care), rental care fee, and parking. This form should be submitted after the SPARC Convening to the Partnership for America’s Children.
Please feel free to extend this invitation to others in your organization who would benefit from attending the convening. All are welcome and encouraged to attend, traveling at their own expense. There is no admission fee for the convening.
If you have any questions, contact Elissa or Zoë.
Please RSVP by November 8, 2024.
We hope you will be able to join us!