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Meet with National Center representatives at the following conferences. Click on the conference titles below to find relevant resources, downloadable PDFs, and more.

2026 Conferences

The Future is Now: Navigating Challenges, Shaping Tomorrow

Join Rady’s Children / Chadwick Center in beautiful San Diego January 24th & 25th for our advanced learning trainings and January 26th -29th for our main conference. The 41st Annual San Diego Conference on Child & Family Maltreatment promises to be both inspiring and impactful. Over the course of the conference, we will dive into today’s most pressing issues and explore innovative and creative solutions that will shape our future. Our conference brings together thought leaders, industry experts, and passionate individuals dedicated to driving progress and making a positive impact on our national and international communities for the well-being of our children and families.

41st Annual San Diego Conference on Child and Family Maltreatment

Quality is the Tie that Binds: Our Enduring Commitment to Excellence

ACRC’s 70th Annual Conference, Quality is the Tie that Binds: Our Enduring Commitment to Excellence will be held March 16-19, 2026, in Chicago, Illinois, where ACRC was founded.

ACRC Conference Resources

Protecting Our Children Conference

Hosted by NICWA, the 44th Annual Protecting Our Children Conference will be in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, March 29–April 1, 2026 and is the largest national gathering on Native child advocacy issues.

NICWA Conference Resources

Advocate for Permanence and Advance Effective Strategies for the Future

The NAA National 2026 Conference will be held on April 27-28, 2026 in Boston, MA. Join us for two action-packed days including: two inspiring Keynote Addresses, Remarks from New England leaders, 17 Workshops on effective permanence practices with Kin, addressing complex needs, post-permanency, and a powerful Community Conversation with Tribal Leaders, Elders and Mothers.

NAA Conference Resources

Beyond the Breaking Point: Connection Through Purpose and Power

Connect with over 2,000 social work professionals and gain exposure to NASW’s 110,000+ member community at the 2026 NASW National Conference, June 10-13 in Washington, DC.

NASW Resources

Leadership for a Stronger Tomorrow

Shape the future of human services at the upcoming American Public Human Services Association (APHSA) National Human Services Summit, June 14-17 in Arlington, VA.

APHSA Resources

Four Decades of Fueling Change

Join us in Chicago, Il, July 7-10, 2026, for the FFTA Annual Conference where leaders, practitioners, and partners leverage shared knowledge and showcase proven solutions that advance the well-being of children, families, and communities.

FFTA Conference Resources

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