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National Conferences
Learn more about the Center's 2025 conference offerings, as well as information on previous national conferences such as the National Conference on Access to Justice (April 9-10, 2024) and its National Parent Representation Conference (April 11-12, 2024).
3rd National Multidisciplinary Parent Representation Conference
The ABA Center on Children and the Law and the Institute to Transform Child Protection are pleased to be holding the 2025 National Multidisciplinary Parent Representation Conference in St. Paul, Minnesota, on May 1-2, 2025. Registration is now open to all parent defense team members: social workers, parent mentors/advocates, attorneys, supervisors, managers, and supporters. The cost of registration is $175.
2024 National Conferences
The Center hosted its National Conference on Access to Justice (April 9-10, 2024) and its National Parent Representation Conference (April 11-12, 2024). Check out agendas, photos and more from the Center on Children and the Law's 2024 National Conferences held from April 9th-12th in Tysons, Virginia!
2nd National Interdisciplinary Parent Representation Conference
Access materials from this conference held on May 11, 2023 in Denver, CO.
2022 National Conferences
Access agendas, materials, and MCLE information from the 2022 National Conferences.
2021 National Parent Representation Conference
The National Alliance for Parent Representation hosted a virtual convening on May 20-21, 2021. Two half-day sessions were dedicated to advocating for parents in the child welfare system. Videotaped presentations are available at the link.
2019 National Conferences
Access agendas and materials from the 2019 National Conferences.
2017 National Conferences
Access agendas, materials, and MCLE information from the 2017 National Conferences.