2025 Early Bird Registration Open
The Don CeSar Hotel | St. Petersburg, Florida

 

2025 Community-Based Child Welfare National Symposium

  • 10/6-8/2025
  • 7:30AM-6PM
  • St. Petersburg, FL, USA

 

A National Discussion on Best Practices and Lessons Learned

Now in its 7th year, this annual gathering of child welfare leaders working to advance community-based child welfare has proven to spark substantive discussion and valuable interactions between experienced executives, industry thought leaders and those just getting started. Join leaders in community-based child welfare from across the nation to share insights, explore innovations, and shape the future of child and family services. This gathering of professionals offers a unique opportunity to collaborate, learn, and drive positive change in our field.

 

Event Vision

Community-Based Care (CBC) models have proven more effective in addressing the needs of children and families. While we understand our local landscapes, this symposium bridges the knowledge gap between states, showcasing what's working, emerging trends, and evolving models. Together, we'll explore best practices, share challenges, and discover innovative solutions to advance community-based child welfare nationwide.

Please Note: CBCW National Symposium is not an FFTA event. The event host is The National Center for Community-Based Child Welfare. FFTA serves as the event management partner.

 

Tue, October 6th

12:00 - 3:00
Conference
Floor

Board Meeting

Sponsored By: TBD
6:00 - 8:00
Grand
Ballroom

Welcome and Reception

Sponsored By: The Miller Group

Wed, October 7th

7:30 - 8:30
Grand
Ballroom

Registration and Continental Breakfast

Sponsored By: National Certification Board for Child Welfare
8:30 - 10:30
Grand
Ballroom

Welcome from St. Pete

National Center Updates, National Landscape


Sponsored By: Five Points Technology Group
10:30 - 10:45
Foyer

Networking Break


Sponsored By: J.K. Elder & Associates
10:45 - 12:00
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Schedule

Learning Exchanges

Sponsored By: Mainstream Nonprofit Solutions
12:00 - 12:30
Grand
Ballroom

Luncheon

Sponsored By: Sellers Dorsey
12:30 - 1:45
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Schedule

General Session

Panel: Artificial Intelligence


Sponsored By: TBD
1:45 - 2:00
Foyer

Networking Break

Sponsored By: TBD
2:00 - 3:15
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Schedule

Learning Exchanges

Sponsored By: Children's Network of Hillsborough
3:15 - 3:30
Foyer

Networking Break

Sponsored By: KVC Health Systems
3:30 - 5:00
Grand
Ballroom

General Session

TED Talks

Sponsored By: TBD
6:00 - 8:00
TBD

Optional Networking Event

Thu, October 8th

7:30 - 8:30
Grand
Ballroom

Networking and Continental Breakfast

Sponsored By TBD
8:30 - 10:00
Grand
Ballroom

General Session

State of the State Updates

Sponsored By TBD
10:00 - 10:15
Foyer

Networking Break

Sponsored By TBD
10:15 - 11:45
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Schedule

Affinity Groups

Sponsored By TBD
11:45 - 1:30
Grand
Ballroom

Luncheon & Closing Session

Game On!

Sponsored By Children's Network of Southwest Florida
1:30 - 1:45
Grand
Ballroom

Closing

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2024 Symposium Testimonials

What Our Members Are Saying

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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. 

The Citrus Family Care Network professional logo to represent their charter membership status with the National Center for Community-Based Child Welfare.

"It was the best conference yet!"

Esther Jacobo

Director
Citrus Family Care Network
The SJRC Texas | Belong professional logo to represent their charter membership status with the National Center for Community-Based Child Welfare.

"Great conference all around!"

Tara Roussett

Chief Executive Officer
SRJC Texas | Belong
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"I think this was our best conference yet!"

Jenn Petion

Chief Executive Officer
Family Support Services

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A Special Thank You

To Our Professional Partners

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Platinum Professional Partners

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The Five Points Technology Group professional logo represents their Title Sponsor status with the National Center for Community-Based Child Welfare.

“Five Points has been a valued partner for over 20 years with members of the National Center. They are experts in technology solutions for health and human services organizations in child welfare, behavioral health, and mental health. We truly value the Five Points partnership in helping the National Center advance community-based care across the country.”
- Chad Collins, COO, National Center

Gold Professional Partners

Gold Professional Partners

The Miller Group professional logo printed on a round crystal trophy to represent their Gold Professional Partner status with the National Center for Community-Based Child Welfare.

The Miller Group professional logo represents their Lunch/Reception Sponsor status with the National Center for Community-Based Child Welfare.

“The Miller Group is an invaluable partner genuinely committed to the success of MACF! I admire their responsiveness, client-centric approach, and solution-oriented mindset. Their understanding of the insurance and risk management challenges specific to nonprofit human services organizations truly sets them apart.”
- Paula Fleming, Secretary, National Center

The Miller Group professional logo printed on a round crystal trophy to represent their Gold Professional Partner status with the National Center for Community-Based Child Welfare.

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“Sellers Dorsey’s deep expertise in Medicaid consulting has helped our member organizations navigate complex healthcare systems, ensuring better access and quality of care for the children and families we serve. Their commitment to equity aligns perfectly with our vision for transformative child welfare practices.”
- Carrie Bolm, Chief Executive Officer, National Center

Silver Professional Partners

The National Certification Board for Child Welfare Professionals professional logo printed on a round crystal trophy to represent their Silver Professional Partner status with the National Center for Community-Based Child Welfare.
The J.K. Elder & Associates professional logo printed on a round crystal trophy to represent their Silver Professional Partner status with the National Center for Community-Based Child Welfare.

Bronze Professional Partners

The Family Match professional logo printed on a round crystal trophy to represent their Bronze Professional Partner status with the National Center for Community-Based Child Welfare.
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The CareNet HR professional logo printed on a round crystal trophy to represent their Bronze Professional Parnter status with the National Center for Community-Based Child Welfare.

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To Our 2025 Sponsors

A Special Thank You!

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Supporting SPONSORS

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