Barker's highly-regarded annual adoption and foster care conference in the Washington, DC area offers the opportunity to hear from some of the nation's leading adoption experts, as well as from all members of the adoption circle about their experiences with, and strategies for, managing issues and … [Read more...]

7:45 - 8:30 am Registration, Check-in, Breakfast, Exhibits, Book Sales Early Registration Fee:  $65 per person ($100/couple) Walk-in Registration Fee:  $90 per person ($150/couple) Student Fee:  $30 Continuing Education Hours NJ & PA Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselors, NJ … [Read more...]

This event will offer over 70 advanced training institutes and workshops which address all aspects of child maltreatment including prevention, assessment, intervention and treatment with victims, perpetrators and families affected by physical, sexual and psychological abuse and neglect.  Cultural … [Read more...]

Since 1988, this annual conference has been a leader in promoting the development of the research base essential to improved service systems for children and youth with mental health challenges and their families. Known widely as “The Tampa Conference,” this annual gathering of more than 500 … [Read more...]

As a leader in the field of child protection, Gundersen National Child Protection Training Center has developed advanced courses in forensic interviewing, prevention, addressing the spiritual needs of maltreated children and reforming undergraduate training of future child protection … [Read more...]

The Families Learning Conference is the premier event focused on innovative strategies and practices in family literacy and learning, two-generation education solutions, and parent and family engagement. The target audience includes educators, family literacy staff, school administrators, education … [Read more...]

"Leading the way in preventing child and family maltreatment" The San Diego Conference focuses on multi-disciplinary best-practice efforts to prevent, if possible, or otherwise to investigate, treat, and prosecute child and family maltreatment. The objective of the San Diego Conference is to … [Read more...]

Losing a loved one can be one of the most difficult experiences in one’s life. For some, it can be a shattering experience with far-reaching implications. Grief is a process and its emotions are felt differently by each one of us at different times throughout the grieving process. A child’s reaction … [Read more...]

In 2018, the community of adoption professionals will gather in our nation's capital on June 20–22 to explore the strong principles that unite us. Join National Council For Adoption as we take a look at foundational and innovative practices serving children and families impacted by adoption. Stand … [Read more...]