2026 CQI Statewide Conference for Child Welfare and Probation | Agenda at a Glance | Continuing and Professional Education

Time	Event
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.	Registration and Networking 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
9:00 a.m. - 9:40 a.m.	Welcome and Opening Remarks
9:40 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.	Opening Keynote Presentation: Vannessa Dorantes
10:40 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.	Break
11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.	Workshops A
12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.	Lunch and Networking 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
1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.	Afternoon Keynote Presentation: Anita Barbee, Barrett Johnson and Panel
2:15 p.m. - 2:35 p.m.	Break Food Churros and Brownies Drink Coffee, Tea, Decaf
2:35 p.m. - 3:50 p.m.	Workshops B
3:50 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.	Break
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.	• Technical Assistance Office Hours (Breakout Rooms) • Additional Networking

Time	Event
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.	Registration and Networking Breakfast Food Scrambled Eggs Crispy Bacon & Breakfast Potatoes Assorted Fruit Doughnuts & Fruit Muffins Beverage: Grape & Cranberry Juices Freshly Brewed Coffee, Tea and Decaffeinated Coffee
9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.	Welcome Back and Morning Keynote Presentation: Kevin Simmons
10:15 a.m. - 10:35 a.m.	Break
10:35 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.	Workshops C
11:50 a.m. - 1:05 p.m.	Lunch and Networking 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
1:05 p.m. - 2:20 p.m.	Workshops D
2:20 p.m. - 2:40 p.m.	Break Food Lemon Cheesecake Flourless Chocolate Torte Beverage Coffee, tea, decaf
2:40 p.m. - 3:55 p.m.	Workshops E
3:55 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.	Break
4:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.	• Technical Assistance Office Hours (Breakout Rooms) • Additional Networking
5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.	Break
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.	Evening Reception: Youth Art Gallery 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 No-host Cash Bar

Time	Event
8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.	Registration and Networking Breakfast Food Savory Grits Bar (bacon, chives, sharp cheddar) Assorted Fruits Pastries/bread Beverage: Orange & Apple Juices Freshly Brewed Coffee, Tea and Decaffeinated Coffee
8:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.	Workshops F
10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.	Break
10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.	Workshops G
11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.	Closing Remarks
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.	Lunch and Networking Food: Seasonal Potato Salad Whole Fruit Choice of Smoked Turkey Sandwich, Thai Chicken Noodles, and Vegetable Wrap Freshly Baked Cookie Beverage: Soda