Conference Listings provides descriptions (excerpted from the sponsoring agencies) and contact information for upcoming national conferences that focus on such areas as child welfare, children and families, HIV/AIDS, addiction/recovery, and infant development. If you would like to list a conference, please contact the Resource Center.

National Conferences

26th Annual National Training Institute: Zero to Three Conference
Dates: December 9-11, 2011
Sponsor: Zero to Three
Location: Washington, DC
This conference is for professionals who work to promote the health and well-being of infants and toddlers. The focus will be research, best practices, and policy issues for infants, toddlers, and families.
http://www.zttnticonference.org/

The 26th Annual San Diego International Conference on Child and Family Maltreatment Dates: January 23-26, 2012
Sponsor: The Chadwick Center
Location: San Diego, CA
The conference focuses on efforts to prevent, if possible, or otherwise to investigate, treat, and prosecute child and family maltreatment. The conference’s objective is to develop and enhance professional skills and knowledge in the prevention, recognition, assessment and treatment of all forms of maltreatment including those related to family violence as well as to enhance investigative and legal skills.
http://www.sandiegoconference.org/

AMCHP 2012 Annual Conference
Dates: February 11-14, 2012
Sponsor: Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs
Location: Washington, DC
This conference’s theme is “Improving Maternal and Child Health Across the Life Span: Acting Today for Healthy Tomorrows” and will present sessions led by researchers, federal officials, advocates, health care providers, directors of state programs and other MCH experts to cover a range of MCH topics.
http://www.amchp.org/Events/amchp-conference/Pages/default.aspx

CWLA Conference
Dates: February 26-29, 2012
Sponsor: Child Welfare League of America
Location: Washington, DC
This conference’s theme is “Making Children a Priority: Leading Change” and will focus on innovative approaches and the multi-system collaborations that are needed to improve the nation’s economic capacity to support America’s vulnerable children, as well as how to help organizations learn how to thrive despite the changing landscape and the economic challenges for organizations, systems, communities, children, youth, and families.
https://netforum.avectra.com/eweb/DynamicPage.aspx?Site=CWLA&WebCode=2012NC

Twenty-Sixth Annual Conference on the Prevention of Child Abuse
Dates: March 19-20, 2012
Sponsor: Prevent Child Abuse Texas
Location: Houston, TX
Prevent Child Abuse Texas works to prevent child abuse and neglect in all forms. The conference will on child abuse prevention strategies and social issues affecting children and implementing change.
http://www.preventchildabusetexas.org/nextconference.html?id=QMI9Pw6E

MiAEYC 2011 Early Childhood Conference
Dates: March 29-31, 2012
Sponsor: Michigan Association Education of Young Children
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
The conference will over over 200 workshops on issues and topics in administration and staffing, advocacy and public policy, assessment, child development, curriculum, discipline and guidance, infants and toddlers, inclusion and special needs, parents and families, and professional development.
http://www.miaeyc.org/conferences/earlychildhood.htm

National Conference on Health and Domestic Violence
Dates: Mar 29-31,2012
Sponsor: Futures Without Violence (TM)
Location: San Francisco, CA
This conference aims to advance the field of health care's response to domestic violence. The conference will examine health impacts, intersectionality of factors relevant to domestic violence, innovative practices and programs, recent risk factor research and policy implications.
http://www.nchdv.org/exhibit.html

2011 International Conference on Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence and Stalking
Dates: Apr 11- 13,2012
Sponsor: EVAW - End Violence Against Women International
Location: Chicago, IL
Join fellow law enforcement personnel, prosecutors, victim advocates, judges, parole and probation officers, rape crisis workers, medical personnel, faith community members, educators and others in this two-and-a-half-day conference highlighting promising practices and emerging issues in sexual assault, domestic violence and stalking.
http://www.evawintl.org/conferences.aspx

42nd National Mental Health and Addictions Conference
Dates: Apr 15-17,2012
Location: Chicago, IL
Topics covered will include addictions and co-occurring disorders, behavioral health/primary care integration, children and youth, clinical advances, health promotion, prevention and recovery, healthcare reform and the financial marketplace, veterans services and others.
http://www.thenationalcouncil.org/cs/chicago/conference_2012

18th National Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect
Dates: Apr 16-20,2012
Sponsor: Children's Bureau
Location: Washington, DC
The only Federally sponsored Child Protection Conference dedicated to the field of Child Welfare. The conference will feature child welfare experts and leaders, and reflect on past accomplishments and lessons learned to celebrate the Children’s Bureau’s 100th Celebration Year, and to articulate a course of action that will steer the child welfare field towards the future.
http://www.pal-tech.com/web/OCAN/

2012 Young Child Expo & Conference
Dates: Apr 18-20,2012
Sponsor: Fordham University Graduate School of Education
Location: Hotel Pennsylvania, NY
Conference is a joint project of Fordham University’s Graduate School of Education and Los Niños Services. The conference will bring over 1000 people together across all kinds of programs, disciplines, and interest areas and integrates learning about typically developing children as well as those with special needs, including autism.
http://www.youngchildexpo.com/

Global Health & Innovation Conference 2012
Dates: Apr 21-22,2012
Sponsor: Unite for Sight
Location: New Haven, CT (Yale)
The world's leading global health conference and social entrepreneurship conference, with 2,200 professionals and students from all 50 states and from more than 55 countries from all fields of global health, international development, and social entrepreneurship.
http://www.uniteforsight.org/conference

36th Annual NAPSW Conference
Dates: May 09-12,2012
Sponsor: National Association of Perinatal Social Workers
Location: Little Rock, AR
The conference’s theme is “Paddling Towards Perinatal Excellence: Relax. Renew. Rejuvenate”. Conference’s aim is ultimately to help individuals, families, and communities respond to psychological issues that emerge during the period from pregnancy through an infant's first year of life.
http://www.napsw.org/conference/napsw-annual-conference.html

2012 NAATP Annual Addiction Treatment Leadership Conference
Dates: May 19-22,2012
Sponsor: National Association of Perinatal Social Workers
Location: Phoenix, AZ
http://www.naatp.org/conferences/annualconference.php

24th Annual National Conference on Social Work and HIV/AIDS
Dates: May 24-27,2012
Sponsor: Boston College Graduate School of Social Work
Location: Miami, FL
The theme of the Conference is “Linking Policy and Practice: Implications for HIV Social Work”. Over 500 HIV social workers are expected to be present and will offer over 100 presentations in various conference formats.  These include posters, individual workshops and also informal reports from the field.  The popular 15-hour medical case management institute, developed and taught by colleagues from Diverse Management Solutions, Denver, CO, will be offered.
http://www.bc.edu/schools/gssw/academics/ce/conferences.html

74th Annual Meeting - College on Problems of Drug Dependence
Dates: Jun 09-14,2012
Sponsor: CPDD: College on Problems of Drug Dependence
Location: Palm Springs, CA
http://www.cpdd.vcu.edu/

2012 National CASA Conference
Dates: Jun 09-12,2012
Sponsor: CASA: Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children
Location: Washington, DC
Each year, more than 1,400 CASA and guardian ad litem staff, board members, volunteers, judges, attorneys and other child welfare professionals gather to connect with peers and learn from leaders in the field. Conference goals include strengthening volunteer voices and developing inclusive practices.
http://www.casaforchildren.org/site/c.mtJSJ7MPIsE/b.5405963/k.A2FE/Annual_Conference.htm

Head Start's 11th National Research Conference
Dates: Jun 18- 20,2012
Sponsor: Head Start
Location: Washington, DC
The goals of the conference are to identify and disseminate research relevant to young children (birth to 8 years) and their families and to encourage collaborations and partnerships among researchers, practitioners, and policymakers. The conference focuses especially on research that considers low-income families who are Head Start's service population. The title for the 11th Conference is "Research on Young Children and Families: Effective Practices in an Age of Diversity and Change."
http://www.cvent.com/events/head-start-s-11th-national-research-conference/event-summary-6c5b5454fe2446fe8c4c9ed70c52fc4e.aspx

2012 SAAS National Conference and NIATx Summit
Dates: Jun 19-22,2012 
Sponsor: SAAS
Location: New Orleans
“Building great behavioral health organizations in the new health environment”
http://www.saasniatx.net/Content/Home.aspx

APSAC 20th Annual Colloquium
Dates: Jun 27-30,2012
Sponsor: American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children
Location: Chicago, IL
http://www.apsac.org/index.php?option=com_mc&view=mc&mcid=72&eventId=321164&orgId=apsac

Independent Living Conference
Dates: Sep 04-7,2012
Sponsor: Daniel Foundation
Location: Atlanta, GA
Daniel’s mission is to provide quality services for youth and families. One way this is done is by helping professionals, clients, and their respective organizations establish and maintain effective Independent Living Programs. Now in its 25th year, Daniel’s National Independent Living Conference Growing Pains 2012 is a must-attend event for youth service professionals, independent living professionals, and youth aged 15 and up.
http://www.danielkids.org/page.aspx?pid=430

IntNSA 2012 Annual Educational Conference
Dates: Sep 05-8,2012
Sponsor: International Nurses Society on Addictions
Location: Madison Hotel in Washington, DC
IntNSA’s Mission is to advance excellence in nursing care for the prevention and treatment of addictions for diverse populations across all practice settings through advocacy, collaboration, education, research and policy development. The organization’s goal is to help nurses provide comprehensive, high-quality nursing care for addicted patients and their families.
http://www.intnsa.org/Events/index.asp

Tenth Triennial International Child and Youth Care Conference
Dates: Oct 09-12,2012
Sponsor: Association of Child and Youth Care Practice
Location: Alberta, Canada
This conference will be of interest to anyone working with children and youth at risk, including child and youth care practitioners, clinicians, administrators, educators, foster parents, social workers and researchers.
http://acycp.org/

2012 Alliance National Conference
Dates: Oct 17-19,2012
Sponsor: Alliance for Children and Families
Location: Orlando, FL
As the Alliance’s premier annual event, this conference features exceptional speakers and a plethora of workshops that address key issues and trends affecting nonprofit human service organizations. It features valuable opportunities for executives, senior management, and board members.
http://www.alliance1.org/conference/2012-alliance-national-conference

NANN 28th Annual Educational Conference
Dates: Oct 17-20,2012
Sponsor: Association of Neonatal Nurses
Location: Palm Springs, CA
Founded by NANN in 2007, the National Association of Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (NANNP) is the only national association dedicated solely to neonatal nurse practitioners. NANNP strives to improve care to neonates, infants, and their families by providing a forum for neonatal nurse practitioners’ communication on clinical and professional practice issues, education, advocacy, and research.
http://www.nann.org/conference/2012/2012-conference.html

2012 National Alliance for Drug Endangered Children Conference
Dates: Oct 23-25,2012
Sponsor: National Alliance for Drug Endangered Children
Location: Des Moines, IA
The 2012 National DEC conference is being held in partnership with the Iowa Alliance for Drug Endangered Children. The Iowa Alliance for Drug Endangered Children is supported in part by a grant through the Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance. Conference’s theme is "Collaborating for Healthier Children, Stronger Families, and Safer Communities"
http://www.nadec-conf.org/