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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 (before 9/30)Regular Registration
NACC Member$300$400
CWLS$275$275
Nonmember$500$600

Continuing Legal Education

NACC will be seeking CLE accreditation in a limited number of states. Stay tuned for more information or contact [email protected] with questions.

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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!