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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

What’s Next for the Children’s Behavioral Health Workforce? Care, Technology and Community?

Join national and regional thought leaders at the 2026 NECBHN Annual Conference 2026 to advance solutions for how we can use technology and new models to reimagine behavioral healthcare for children and families across New England.

NECBHN Conference Resources

NAMI Illinois: Bridging Gaps by Reimagining Community Care

Join us at Benedictine University in Lisle, IL, Oct. 23-24, 2026, at the NAMI Illinois State Conference. With 40 dynamic breakout sessions, an engaging keynote address, and meaningful opportunities to connect and network, the 2026 NAMI Illinois State Conference creates a space where every voice matters and every story has the power to inspire change.

NAMI Illinois 2026 Conference Resources

Zero to Three LEARN

Join us in Portland, OR, Oct. 27-29, 2026, at the Zero to Three LEARN Conference along with everyone supporting infants, toddlers, and families — educators, healthcare providers, mental health professionals, researchers, advocates, and policymakers.

Zero to Three LEARN Conference Resources

NACBH Emerging Best Practices

Be part of the conversation shaping the future of children’s behavioral health at the NACBH 2026 Emerging Best Practices Conference, December 2 – 4, 2026 in St. Pete Beach, FL. Guided by this year’s theme, Cultivating Hope: Innovative Leadership for Stronger Systems and Brighter Futures, the conference will bring together thought leaders and professionals committed to building stronger systems of care through innovation, collaboration, and purpose-driven leadership.

NACBH Emerging Best Practices Conference

2027 Conferences

ACRC: Centering Humanity as the Heart of Healing

ACRC’s 71st Annual Conference, Centering Humanity as the Heart of Healing will be held March 22-25, 2027, in beautiful Seattle, WA. In a world where people are feeling increasingly isolated, there’s a universal yearning for authentic connection. For young people and families on healing journeys, we know connections are particularly important to safety, stability, and the opportunity to thrive. Humans are at the heart of high-quality supports and services. How can we build thoughtful infrastructure and systems to reflect this truth?

ACRC’s 71st Annual Conference

NAMICon 2027 (National Convention)

NAMICon 2027 is coming to Washington, D.C. from June 8 – 11! You can join hundreds of mental health champions to share your lived experiences and find community.

NAMI National Convention

NASW: Navigating Uncertainty. Strengthening Service. Influencing the Future

Join us June 21–25 in vibrant Portland, Oregon, as the NASW National Conference gathers on the West Coast for an energizing and forward-looking conference. Centered on the theme of Navigating Uncertainty. Strengthening Service. Influencing the Future, this convening brings together practitioners, leaders, and innovators to explore how our profession can respond to today’s challenges while shaping what comes next.

NASW National Conference

APHSA National Human Services Summit

Join us in Kansas City, Missouri, from June 27 to June 30, 2027. The American Public Human Services Association (APHSA) hosts this annual summit to bring together leaders, innovators, and professionals in the human services sector to share knowledge, best practices, and strategies for improving social and economic mobility across communities

APHSA National Human Services Summit

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