CQI Statewide Conference for Child Welfare and Probation | 2026

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Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown - Arena - 300 J. Street, Sacramento, CA
April 14–15, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; April 16, 8 am–12:30 pm

 

Registration is now closed.

  • If you are already registered and would like to drop or swap current registered spots, please contact us at [email protected].
  • 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 [email protected]

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Breaking Barriers and Building Brave Leaders–Partnership Through CQI

The Continuous Quality Improvement Conference for Child Welfare and Probation returns to Sacramento April 14-16, 2026! 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 social workers, probation officers, tribal partners, case reviewers, CQI staff, analysts, agency leadership 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.

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Agenda

Meet the Keynotes

Enrollment Information

Enrollment is free for all participants! 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
  • Small-sized counties may send up to 5 participants. 

Registration is now closed. 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 [email protected].

Lodging and Accommodations

The conference will be hosted at the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown - Arena location (300 J. Street, Sacramento, CA). 

Meals and snacks will be included.

  • Menu Items

  • Day 1 

    Breakfast

    Food

    • Seasonal Selection of Sliced Fruits and Berries 

    • Freshly Baked Breakfast Breads and Pastries with Butter, Jams and Preserves 

    • Scrambled Eggs

    • Chicken & Sausage Links

    • Breakfast Potatoes

    Beverage:

    • Assorted Fruit Juices  

    • Freshly Brewed Coffee, Tea and Decaffeinated Coffee 

    Lunch

    Food: 

    • Seasonal Field Green Salad with Cilantro Vinaigrette 

    • Tortilla Chips with Salsa and Guacamole

    • Cheese Enchiladas with Rojo Sauce

    • Beef Street Tacos with Onions, Cilantro and Corn Tortillas 

    • Vegetarian Refried Beans and Spanish Rice

    Beverage:

    • Lemonade, Iced Tea and Iced Water 

    • Freshly Brewed Coffee, Tea and Decaffeinated Coffee 

    PM Break

    • Churros and Brownies 

    • Coffee, Tea, Decaf 

    Day 2

    Breakfast

    • Food

    • Scrambled Eggs 

    • Crispy Bacon & Breakfast Potatoes 

    • Assorted Fruit 

    • Doughnuts & Fruit Muffins 

    Beverage:

    • Grape & Cranberry Juices 

    • Freshly Brewed Coffee, Tea and Decaffeinated Coffee 

    Lunch

    Food: 

    • Caesar Salad

    • Salmon Filet

    • Sliced Roast Beef with Gravy

    • Potatoes au Gratin

    • Roasted Seasonal Vegetables

    Beverage:

    • Iced Tea and Iced Water 

    • Freshly Brewed Coffee, Tea and Decaffeinated Coffee 

    PM Break

    • Lemon Cheesecake 

    • Flourless Chocolate Torte 

    • Coffee, tea, decaf 

    Reception

    Food: 

    • Spanakopita: Crispy Phyllo with Spinach And Feta 

    • Beef Tenderloin Crostini with Horseradish Crème 

    • Tomato Caprese Skewer with Balsamic Glaze Drizzle 

    • Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail

    • Arancini with Sundried Tomato 

    • Korean BBQ Glazed Meatballs 

    Beverage:

    • Mocktail 1: Sparkling Lavender Lemonade 

    • Mocktail 2: Spiced Pineapple Ginger Mule 

    • No-host Cash Bar 

    Day 3

    Breakfast

    Food

    • Savory Grits Bar (bacon, chives, sharp cheddar) 

    • Assorted Fruits 

    • Pastries/bread 

    Beverage:

    • Orange & Apple Juices 

    • Freshly Brewed Coffee, Tea and Decaffeinated Coffee 

    Lunch

    Food: 

    • Seasonal Potato Salad

    • Whole Fruit

    • Choice of Smoked Turkey Sandwich, Thai Chicken Noodles, and Vegetable WrapFreshly Baked Cookie

    • Beverage

    • Soda

 

Parking information

  • 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 $6/hour parking fee. The maximum charge for self-parking is $32.00 per day. Please note that express self-parking is also available for $45.00 per day

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 15.25 hours of STC credit.

For More Information

If you have any questions, please contact us by email at [email protected].

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