Conference Abstracts Q&A
If you are interested in submitting an abstract for NACC’s conferences and want more detail on what NACC hopes to see in submissions, join us January 7, 2026 at 4:00pm...
NACC Trainings & Events
The NACC Event Calendar provides up-to-date information on upcoming events from the NACC, including training sessions, webinars, and conferences in your local area and around the country.
12 events found.
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Well-Being in Child Advocacy: Supporting the People Who Do the Work
VirtualChild advocacy work is demanding, high-stakes, and deeply human. Attorneys, judges, CASA volunteers, and agency staff routinely work under significant pressure while engaging with complex systems and difficult subject matter....
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The Legacy of Control: The Racist Roots of the Family Policing System
VirtualThe modern “child welfare” system is not a neutral system of care—it is a continuation of historical practices rooted in slavery, Indigenous child removal, the orphan train movement, and the...
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Professionalism & Ethics Symposium
VirtualJoin NACC for a dynamic Professionalism and Ethics Symposium designed for child welfare legal practitioners. This timely series brings together diverse perspectives and practical guidance on the professionalism and ethical...
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Child Welfare Law Specialist Certification at 20: Proof, Impact, Next
VirtualSince 2006, the Child Welfare Law Specialist (CWLS) credential has aimed to raise the quality of attorney practice. Does it work? A year-long independent evaluation says yes. Hear the evidence,...
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Children’s Rights at the Crossroads: A Fireside Conversation on the Future of Justice for Children
The Alliance Center 1536 Wynkoop St, Suite 100, Denver, CO, United StatesAt a pivotal moment in our nation’s history, the rights of children stand at a crossroads. Hard-won progress is being challenged, legal protections are under pressure, and the stakes for...
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Fostering Sibling Connections: Using Courtroom Tools to Protect Sibling Bonds in Dependency Cases
VirtualSibling separation in foster care continues to be a traumatic and avoidable outcome for too many youth. This interactive workshop will guide participants through the laws, research, and ethical duties...
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Centering Mental Health in Child Welfare Advocacy and Reasonable Efforts
VirtualThis session explores the critical role of mental health advocacy in child welfare cases, with a focus on representing both parents and children. Participants will examine how mental health needs...
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The Intern Playbook: Succeeding in Child Welfare Practice
VirtualThe Intern Playbook: Succeeding in Child Welfare Practice is a foundational orientation designed to prepare law students for the realities of child welfare internships and clerkships. This session focuses on...
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National Trial Skills Training – New York City
Legal Aid Society TAC office 55 Water Street, New York, NY, United StatesAttorneys: Take your trial skills to the next level with this two-day, in-person training in New York City! This training will draw from key sections of Child Welfare Law and...
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Legal Advocacy for TGNC Youth in Out-of-Home Care
VirtualTrans and Gender Nonconforming Youth (TGNC) youth are overrepresented in out-of-home care and under-protected by the systems meant to serve them. This session gives child-serving attorneys practical frameworks and real...
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Strict Scrutiny: Litigating a Constitutionally Compliant TPR
Virtual“Narrowly tailored”…“Compelling government interest”…“Least restrictive means.” These aren’t just buzzwords from your law school final exams. They are key constitutional principles that undergird the analysis for Termination of Parental Rights....
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