Event Date
Registration is now closed. We'd like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who helped fill up the 2025 event in record time!
- If you are already registered and would like to drop or swap current registered spots, please contact us at cqiconference@ucdavis.edu.
- If you have not yet registered but would still like to attend, we are building a waitlist in case any cancellations are received. Priority will be given to individuals from counties that currently have little or no representation at the event. To inquire about the waitlist, please contact us at cqiconference@ucdavis.edu.
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About the 2025 CQI Statewide Conference
An In-person Event
Coming to Sacramento March 25-27, 2025, this year's theme will be, Building a CQI Culture: Empowering Everyone Through Continuous Improvement. 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.
Who Should Attend
Child welfare and probation county teams, including county agency leadership, social workers, probation officers, case reviewers, CQI staff, analysts and those working to support their county's CQI system are strongly encouraged to join us for 2 1/2 days of learning, sharing and collaborative growth.
Enrollment Information
County registrations will be shared between Child Welfare and Probation staff as follows—large-sized counties may send up to 10 participants, mid-sized counties may send up to 7 participants, and small-sized counties may send up to 5 participants. If your county would like to send more, there will be a waitlist available. Complimentary breakfast and lunch are included with registration for all meals specified on the program agenda.
Lodging and Accommodations
The conference will be hosted at the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown - Arena location (300 J. Street, Sacramento, CA).
Parking
- For participants staying at the hotel venue, there will be a charge of $20.00 for overnight self-parking in the adjacent city garage
- For participants staying elsewhere, there is a $2.50/hour parking fee for the first two hours, and $2.50 each additional half hour thereafter. The maximum charge for self-parking is $30.00 per day. Please note that express self-parking is also available for $30.00 per day
- Menu Summary
For registered attendees searching for alternative food options, there are numerous dining options available nearby the venue to explore.
Day 1 Breakfast
Food:
• Seasonal Selection of Sliced Fruits and Berries
• Freshly Baked Breakfast Breads and Pastries with Butter, Jams and Preserves
• Pork Sausage
• Spinach and Cheese Scramble
Beverage:
• Assorted Fruit Juices – different options each day
• Freshly Brewed Coffee, Tea and Decaffeinated Coffee
Day 1 LunchFood:
• Seasonal Mixed Green Salad with Ranch and Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
• Roasted Vegetable Pasta Salad
• Roasted Chicken Breast with Pan Jus
• Sliced Santa Maria Tri Tip
• Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes
• Roasted Seasonal Vegetables
Beverage:
• Lemonade, Iced Tea and Iced Water
• Freshly Brewed Coffee, Tea and Decaffeinated Coffee
PM Break
• Chefs Seasonal Dessert
Day 2 BreakfastFood:
• Seasonal Selection of Sliced Fruits and Berries
• Freshly Baked Breakfast Breads and Pastries with Butter, Jams and Preserves
• Grits with assorted toppings – cheese, bacon bits
• Scrambled Eggs
Beverage:
• Assorted Fruit Juices – different options each day
• Freshly Brewed Coffee, Tea and Decaffeinated Coffee
Day 2 LunchFood:
• Warm Garlic Bread
• Caesar Salad
• Chicken Parmesan
• Vegan/GF Ravioli
• Rigatoni with Spicy Sausage (sausage served separately)
• Roasted Seasonal Vegetables
Beverage:
• Lemonade, Iced Tea and Iced Water
• Freshly Brewed Coffee, Tea and Decaffeinated Coffee
PM Break
• Chefs Seasonal Dessert Selection
ReceptionFood:
• Miniature Beef Wellington
• Vegetable Egg Rolls
• Arancini with Sundried Tomato
• Petite Fours
• Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
• Beef Tenderloin Crostini
Beverage:
• Strawberry Lemonade Mocktail – Fresh Lemonade with Strawberry Puree and Fresh Strawberries
• Cuban Sunset Mocktail – Orange juice, guava, and grenadine
• No-host cash bar
Day 3 Breakfast
Food:
• Seasonal Selection of Sliced Fruits and Berries
• Freshly Baked Breakfast Breads and Pastries with Butter, Jams and Preserves
• Pork Sausage
• Oatmeal Station with assorted toppings – fruit, nuts, sugar
Beverage:
• Assorted Fruit Juices – different options each day
• Freshly Brewed Coffee, Tea and Decaffeinated Coffee
Day 3 LunchFood:
• Seasonal Potato Salad
• Whole Fruit
• Choice of Smoked Turkey Sandwich, Roast Beef Sandwich, or Vegetable Tortilla Wrap
• Freshly Baked Cookie
Beverage:
• Choice of Bottled Water or Soda
Meet the Conference Presenters
Learn about our ever growing list of outstanding keynote speakers and conference presenters!
Conference Program Agenda
Credit Information
Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) Credit
Juvenile justice partners: We will now be offering STC credit for attending the CQI Statewide Conference! The conference is now certified for 12 hours of STC credit.
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If you have any questions, please contact us by email at cqiconference@ucdavis.edu.