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26th International Families and Fathers Conference

event starts

7 Apr 2025

event ends

11 Apr 2025

location

Hilton LAX Hotel 5711 W. Century Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90045 Los Angeles, California, United States


WHO USUALLY ATTENDS THIS CONFERENCE?

FFCA is delighted to welcome distinguished researchers, elected policy-makers, CEOs of for-profit ventures, as well as representatives from the non-profit sector, interfaith organizations, and all levels of government, from local to national. Starting in 2025, all presenters will be required to attend the event in person. To ensure a productive and focused experience for all attendees, we will limit the number of workshop sessions to no more than six per day, scheduled in three concurrent blocks.

Speakers must commit to attending the conference.  Around 90% of the attendees work in roles that involve supporting mothers and fathers, overseeing programs that work with children and families, and ensuring that the staff receives valuable professional development support. This support includes proven evidence-based interventions and cutting-edge techniques for continuous quality improvement. The majority of these attendees are looking for ways to improve their approaches towards fathers and make a positive impact on the lives of children, parents, families, and communities.

TEN REASONS TO JOIN BUILDING BRIDGES

1. Listen to inspiring stories and attend workshops.

2. Learn about evidence-based interventions, promising practices, the latest trends, and parent engagement models.

3. Discover new and innovative ideas to bring back to your program.

4. Explore wonderful international parent engagement curriculums.

5. Enhance your skills, sharpen your abilities, build upon your knowledge, and receive exceptional information.

6. Connect with content experts and researchers in social work, early childhood, education, fatherhood, criminal justice, and other professionals.

7. Attend dynamic keynote sessions.

8. Enjoy several planned networking evening events.

9. Take away stories of passion and purpose during the closing day gala.

10. Network with exhibitors, faculty, attendees, and guests.

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Call for Speakers
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01 May 2024

Call closes at 12:00 AM

01 Nov 2024

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We seek sessions that foster advancing skills, knowledge, and innovative information to support professionals working with children and families. Attendees represent diverse professional fields such as child welfare, early childhood, child support, Head Start, marriage and family therapists, social work, criminal justice, psychologists, educators, counselors, family service workers, fatherhood practitioners, public policy, foundations, etc.

Application Process


SELECTION DATES

  1. The priority placement process for the year 2024 entails three rounds of application, beginning on May 1 and concluding on November 1. The first round of applications will be accepted from May 1 to July 1, 2024, followed by the second round from July 1 to September 30, 2024. In the event that space remains open, a final opportunity for placement will be given from October 1 to November 1, 2024.
  2. It is imperative to note that the priority placement is a time-sensitive process, and applicants are encouraged to submit their applications on or before the stipulated deadlines to increase their chances of approval.
  3. All workshop descriptions must be at least 50 words long and all sessions must select the primary strand.
  4. Accepted proposals will be announced on the third Thursday of every month. Presenters must register with a discounted rate within 7 business days of acceptance.
  5. Before final application approval, all presenters must upload a high-quality and current photo, biography, and additional speaker portal information. They must also adhere to the values of diversity and various philosophies.
  6. All workshops must be interactive and select at least one of the following conference themes/strands. Please indicate if you are willing to teach your session twice. one of the following conference themes/strands. Please indicate if you are willing to teach your session twice.

Required Registration and Discount Code 

Each presenter must register for the conference with either option for all meals or no meals. Each presenter has a discount code to apply for presenters only. The code is Presenter for a $170.00 discount. 


The registration link is as follows: https://17121.ezfacility.com/login?SmuFormId=646686AB-C06F-4328-91BF-0017C31F3B8E. FFCA will allow for 7 business days after submission is approved. For any presenter who has not registered, FFCA will move the session to the waiting list. 


Primary Conference Themes:
Engaging Parents In The Classroom
Fatherhood Program Curriculums and Models
Foster Care & Child Welfare
Health & Mental Health
Practitioner Engaging Parents
Research Related Working With Fathers & Families
Collaborating With Fathers in the Justice Systems
Youth & Young Parent
Collaboration is the key to success.
Child Support Services and Father Engagement