Past NACC Conferences
The National Association of Counsel for Children has held a national conference every year since our the founding of NACC in 1977. NACC is proud to share the last 10 years of programs from our signature event. If you attended an NACC conference and need CLE or other information, please email [email protected].
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45th National Child Welfare Law Conference
Bridging Theory to Practice: Learning & Unlearning to Drive Effective Advocacy
The theme of this year’s conference is Bridging Theory to Practice: Learning and Unlearning to Drive Effective Advocacy. The concept of “unlearning” emerged from our closing plenary last year as we discussed dismantling racist structures in the child welfare and intersecting systems.
Conference DetailsThis conference strengthened my ability to advocate for parents and children and opened my eyes to the need to address their trauma history, race, gender, and background in their advocacy.
2022 NACC Conference Attendee
Denver, CO
44th National Child Welfare Law Conference
August 13, 2021
In 2021, the NACC met in Denver, CO with the theme "From Crisis to Innovation: Toward a Family Centered Justice System."
Virtual
43th National Child Welfare Law Conference
August 24, 2020
The NACC met virtually in 2020 to promote excellence, build community, and advance justice.
Anaheim, CA
42nd National Child Welfare Law Conference
August 26, 2019
The NACC met in Anaheim, CA in 2020 to promote excellence, build community, and advance justice.
San Antonio, TX
41st National Child Welfare Law Conference
August 23, 2018
The NACC met in San Antonio, TX in 2018 to promote excellence, build community, and advance justice.
New Orleans, LA
40th National Child Welfare Law Conference
August 9, 2017
The NACC met in New Orleans, LA in 2017 to promote excellence, build community, and advance justice.
philadelphia, PA
39th National Child Welfare Law Conference
August 12, 2016
The NACC met in Philadelphia, PA in 2016 to promote excellence, build community, and advance justice.
Monterey, CA
38th National Child Welfare Law Conference
August 25, 2015
The NACC met in Monterey, CA in 2015 to promote excellence, build community, and advance justice.
Denver, CO
37th National Child Welfare Law Conference
August 18, 2014
In 2014, the NACC met in Denver, CO with the theme "Meeting the Challenge: Child and Family Advocacy in a Changing World."
Atlanta, GA
36th National Child Welfare Law Conference
August 26, 2013
In 2013, the NACC met in Atlanta, GA with the theme "Strategies for Success: Enhancing Advocacy for Children, Youth and Families."
Chicago, IL
35th National Child Welfare Law Conference
August 14, 2012
In 2012, the NACC met in Chicago, IL with the theme: "Family Matters: Advocacy for All Parties in the Child's Best Interests."
San Diego, CA
34th National Child Welfare Law Conference
August 29, 2011
In 2011, the NACC met in San Diego, CA with the theme: "Eliminating Unintended Bias."