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48th National Child Welfare Law Conference

Catalysts for Change: Innovating Advocacy through Power Sharing and Transformational Leadership

NACC will gather in 2025 in Cleveland!

Cleveland, Ohio
8/11 – 8/13 (Pre-conference 8/10)

Hilton Cleveland Downtown
100 Lakeside Avenue East
Cleveland, OH 44114

Online Conference in November 

11/12 – 11/14

Once again, the top leaders in child welfare law will come together!


Additional Conference Events:

(Separate registration required)

Registration Rates

Onsite Conference in Cleveland, August 2025

Early Registration (before 6/30)Regular Registration
NACC Member$500$600
CWLS$475$475
Nonmember$700$800

Online Conference, November 2025

Early Registration Regular Registration
NACC Member$300$400
CWLS$275$275
Nonmember$500$600

Recent NACC News

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    April 3, 2025

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  • Call for Nominations: 2025 Promoting Excellence Awards

    April 1, 2025

    Deadline: May 30 Mission The mission of the National Association of Counsel for Children advances children’s and parents’ rights by supporting a diverse, inclusive community of child welfare lawyers to…

  • March 2025 Policy Updates

    March 6, 2025

    NACC joined several sign-on letters: Counsel for Kids Legislative Updates: State legislative champions strive to establish and improve the quality of legal representation for children in child protection court proceedings. Check…

NACC Upcoming Conferences


The National Association of Counsel for Children has held a national conference every year since our our founding in 1977. Our conferences are a time for community, information-sharing, and dialogue as we redefine advocacy and support a movement to end racism and bias in child welfare. Join us!