Events

The Continuous Quality Improvement Conference for Child Welfare and Probation returns to Sacramento April 14-16, 2026! The theme is, Breaking Barriers and Building Brave Leaders–Partnership Through CQI. Free to attend, the conference is sponsored by the California Department of Social Services and hosted by the Northern Academy at UC Davis Human Services. We are now accepting workshop proposals.

The California Title IV-E Summit is a child welfare conference that brings social work practitioners, educators, and Title IV-E students together around a pertinent child welfare theme. This year's theme is, Sustaining the Work: Supporting Well-Being for Families and Social Workers. The event will be streamed live from Burlingame, CA.

Navigating the Tide: Connecting Our Child, Youth and Family-Serving Systems for a Stronger FutureNow Accepting Workshop Proposals and Nominations for Youth and Family Panels, Institute Awards

The National Tribal TANF Institute returns July 14–16, 2026, for its 21st year, bringing together Tribal TANF staff and partners from across the country for a powerful and inspiring educational experience. The 2026 theme, Igniting Hearts, Inspiring Futures, celebrates the strength of Tribal values, cultures and traditions while embracing new ideas and innovations that build resilience and opportunity for generations to come.