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48th National Child Welfare Law Conference

NACC will gather in 2025 in Cleveland!

Cleveland, Ohio
August 11-13, 2025

Conference To-Dos

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


Join us in Cleveland in 2025! Stay tuned for more information on sessions and speakers.

Recent NACC News

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  • April 2024 Policy Updates

    April 2, 2024

    Three State Legislatures Consider Client Directed Model of Representation Iowa HF 2580 requires the appointment of legal counsel for children ten and older and a GAL attorney for children under ten. The…

  • Call for Nominations: 2024 Promoting Excellence Awards

    March 29, 2024

    Nominations Due May 31, 2024 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…

  • March 2024 Policy Updates

    March 7, 2024

    Iowa Joins Trend of States Moving Toward Client-Directed Legal Representation On February 8, the Iowa judiciary subcommittee held a public hearing to consider House File 2209, which would require the appointment…

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!