By popular demand, Pact Family Camp has expanded! Join other adoptive families for our 3rd annual Pact Family Camp East! Families with adopted children of color assemble for this five-day residential experience to have fun, build community, and learn together as part of Pact’s child-centered, … [Read more...]

Once again, the top leaders in child welfare are coming together! Join NACC and a national community of attorneys, judges, social workers, CASAs, health professionals, and other children's advocates as we gather to learn, improve our skills, and find inspiration and renewed commitment to child … [Read more...]

Mandated Reporter Training trains professionals and students not only how to report child abuse and neglect, but also how to recognize it. Training includes the Child Protection Law, responsibilities of Mandated Reporters, indicators of child abuse/neglect, and information on Children's Protective … [Read more...]

Plenary sessions highlighted by topic specific training tracks on family law, juvenile justice, child welfare, and family violence; as well as tracks featuring practical and innovative solutions are just the beginning of the educational offerings of the NCJFCJ's 82nd Annual Conference. … [Read more...]

Gain expertise in creating an adoption-oriented practice that is strengths-based, client-centered, and ready to address the complex needs of a diverse clientele and in finding a therapist who can work with your child(ren) and yourself to navigate the complex world of adoption. NYSED and ACE … [Read more...]

Join hundreds of mental health professionals, grieving families, and community representatives in learning how best to support families recover from a traumatic death or loss. This year, there are twelve workshops for attendees, that will enhance a multi-disciplinary response to grief and loss. … [Read more...]

Get practical and ethical advice about what to expect when pre-adopters have been matched with expectant parents in an adoption plan, with a particular focus on what to expect at the hospital when a child is being placed for adoption. We will focus on how to manage the complex time when a child is … [Read more...]

The MCWC planning committee is comprised of a group of 7 volunteers from various local agencies. Wings for Children and Families, Inc serves as our group's fiscal agent. Now in its 25th year, the MCWC strives to provide high quality, cost effective education to a multidisciplinary audience on a … [Read more...]

This innovative training curriculum focuses on giving trainers evidence-informed strategies with which to prepare early childhood providers for their vital role in building healthy brains. The curriculum fills a unique niche by providing a comprehensive understanding of how the brain develops, along … [Read more...]

Are you planning a transracial adoption (either domestic or international), or are you already parenting across racial lines? In order to successfully meet your child’s needs, you must be prepared to think about, learn about, and talk about race and racism as well as understand white privilege and … [Read more...]