Bellis leader, Kelly Tronstad, will speak at Permanency & Child Welfare: Connecting the Dots, Completing the Circle on Oct 14 - 15, 2025. We would love to see you there! 🎉

Join the Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare as we delve into the complexities of permanency and child welfare in this fall conference, Permanency & Child Welfare: Connecting the Dots, Completing the Circle. 

This dynamic two-day conference will unite child welfare professionals and advocates in a shared mission: to deepen their expertise and sharpen their strategies for addressing the diverse and often competing needs of children, youth, and families. Together, we’ll explore innovative solutions and forge stronger pathways to lasting stability and well-being.

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Four tracks of learning - One goal

“Connecting the Dots, Completing the Circle” emphasizes the importance of maintaining connections between children and their families while reinforcing the long-term goals of permanency and stability in child welfare. It also demonstrates a focus on strategies and practices that support family unity and lasting positive outcomes for children.

Who should attend?

Professionals who work in or with public or tribal child welfare, private agency staff (foster care licensors/home study, permanency and adoption workers, child specific recruiters), advocates, juvenile justice, court (attorneys, judges, GALs), group homes, and residential treatment settings.

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Funding for the conference has been made available through the Department of Children, Youth, and Families through grant #252014.