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.
The 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...
Join 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...
Since 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,...
At 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...
Sibling 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...
This 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...
The 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...
Attorneys: 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...
Trans 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...
“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....
On July 21, join us in Aspen, CO for the Pickle for a Purpose Tournament, where pickleball enthusiasts will rally alongside top players to benefit organizations working on behalf of...
NACC’s 49th National Child Welfare Law Conference in Portland, Oregon SOLD OUT Contact [email protected] if you have questions, Pre-conference sessions will be open until filled or 8/7/2026 at 5:00pm pacific...