System leadership
Learning from CBC leaders
Panels explored lessons from leading community-based care, followed by the State of the States report on the legal, legislative, and contracting issues shaping the field.
2024 National Symposium · Event archive
A national conversation in Detroit.
September 17-19, 2024
Hollywood Casino at Greektown
Detroit, Michigan
Child welfare leaders came together to compare approaches, learn from lived experience, and strengthen connections across communities.
From the gathering
Detroit, in moments.
Revisit the people and conversations of the 2024 Symposium. Select a photo to see it larger.
September 17-19, 2024
Three days of connection.
From the opening reception to the closing conversation on AI, the program brought national perspectives and practical questions into the same room.
Archived schedule from the final 2024 program. Times are local to Detroit.
View the printed scheduleTuesdaySeptember 17, 2024
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Welcome Reception
Prism, Hollywood Casino Hotel, third floor
WednesdaySeptember 18, 2024
- 7:30 am - 8:30 am
Registration and Continental Breakfast
Foyer
- 8:30 am - 10:30 am
Welcome from Michigan! National Center Updates and CBC Learning Lessons
Grand Ballroom
- 10:30 am - 10:45 am
Networking Break
Foyer
- 10:45 am - 12:00 pm
Learning Exchanges
Eight concurrent topics
- 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
Luncheon
Grand Ballroom
- 12:45 pm - 1:45 pm
CBC: State of the States Report
Grand Ballroom
- 1:45 pm - 2:00 pm
Networking Break
Foyer
- 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Learning Exchanges
Eight concurrent topics
- 3:15 pm - 3:30 pm
Networking Break
Foyer
- 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
General Session: TED Talks
Grand Ballroom
- 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Optional Off-site Networking Reception
Detroit Historical Museum
ThursdaySeptember 19, 2024
- 7:30 am - 8:30 am
Networking and Continental Breakfast
Foyer
- 8:30 am - 10:00 am
CBC: Voices with Lived Experience
Grand Ballroom
- 10:00 am - 10:15 am
Networking Break
Foyer
- 10:15 am - 11:45 am
Affinity Groups
Eight groups across five leadership areas
- 11:45 am - 1:30 pm
Luncheon and Closing Session: Making AI Real for Child Welfare
Grand Ballroom
- 1:30 pm - 1:45 pm
Closing
Grand Ballroom
Inside the program
Perspectives that moved the conversation.
Lived experience
Listening to the people closest to the work
A general session examined how voices of lived experience have influenced CBC agencies and how organizations can sustain meaningful engagement.
Emerging practice
Making AI Real for Child Welfare
The closing session with Kreig Fields and Justen Ostreicher explored practical applications of artificial intelligence in child welfare.
Eight Learning Exchange topics
Two rounds of peer discussion on Wednesday, September 18.
Integrating Medicaid/Managed Care into Community-Based Care
Leveraging Technology for Case Practice: Automation Strategies
Strategies to Create and Support a Talented Workforce
Optimizing Case Management Teams: Strategies and Innovations
Adapting Child Welfare: System and Network Engagement
Engaging Youth and Families with Lived Experience in CBC
Crisis Management Essentials
Building Organizational Sustainability
Thursday, September 19
Affinity Groups
Role-focused conversations connected executives working in communications and policy; technology, data, and quality improvement; operations and programs; finance and administration; and chief executive leadership.
Wednesday, September 18
TED Talks
Short presentations explored lasting family connections, legislative advocacy, Project ECHO, and One Hope United’s Hope House model.
Read the session descriptions
Keep the record
The original 2024 program.
Explore the complete schedule, session descriptions, presenters, planning committee, and event sponsor recognition in the final program.
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Download the 2024 programThis original publication reflects the event and organizations as they appeared in 2024.
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