2026 SYMPOSIUM COMING SOON
10/19-10/21 Nashville,TN. USA

2026 Community-Based Child Welfare National Symposium
Where Child Welfare Leaders Connect, Collaborate, and Lead Change
Now in its 8th year, the National Center Symposium once again brings the country’s leading child welfare executives, innovators, and decision-makers together all in one place—this time in exciting Nashville, Tennessee.
Our annual symposium makes the most valuable connections happen—where proven strategies are shared, and new ideas take shape.
Join your peers from across the nation to exchange best practices, explore emerging solutions, and build relationships that move community-based child welfare forward.
Whether you're attending or sponsoring, this is your opportunity to be part of the conversations—and collaborations—driving real impact for children and families.
Event Vision
Community-Based Care (CBC) transforms outcomes for children and families nationwide, and while each community operates within its own unique landscape, our annual symposium connects leaders across states to share what’s working, to surface emerging trends, and to explore evolving models.
Together, we’ll exchange insights, tackle shared challenges, and discover innovative approaches to advance community-based child welfare across the country.
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Anticipated Events
Panels
Share What’s Working. Learn What’s Next.
Join candid, high-impact discussions led by national leaders in community-based child welfare. These panels spotlight real strategies, real outcomes, and real voices—giving you the opportunity to both learn from peers and position yourself as a leader in the field.
Affinity Groups
Connect With People Solving What You’re Solving
Affinity Groups are small, focused conversations built around shared roles, challenges, or priorities—like executive leadership, operations, or innovation. These sessions create space for honest dialogue, deeper connection, and practical problem-solving with peers who truly understand your work.
Sessions
Go Deeper. Take Action. Bring It Back.
Interactive sessions designed to move beyond ideas into action. Walk away with practical tools, proven approaches, and new perspectives you can immediately apply—while building your reputation as someone driving meaningful change in child welfare.
What Our Members Are Saying
For over 7 years, the National Center has helped organizations nationwide improve outcomes and implement effective community-based care models through the networking opportunity provided by the annual symposiums.
2024 brought that to a whole new level.
"It was the best conference yet!"
Esther Jacobo
DirectorCitrus Family Care Network
"Great conference all around!"
Tara Roussett
Chief Executive OfficerSRJC Texas | Belong
"I think this was our best conference yet!"
Jenn Petion
Chief Executive Officer
Family Support Services
Become a Sponsor
Title Sponsor's Package
Prime booth position at the event—significant brand exposure
- ✔ 5m General Session Speaking Time
- ✔ 2min Promotional Video
- ✔ General Session Recognition
- ✔ 1 Dedicated Publication of Event (Video via Website)
- ✔ Full Page in Digital Brochure
- ✔ 2 Tickets to Event
- ✔ Prime Location Exhibit Booth




