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2023 Parent Leadership Conference

2023 Parent Leadership Conference

Speak Up! Take Action! Create Change! Together We Rise!

Join us to enhance your leadership and advocacy skills, whether you are an emerging or seasoned leader! The conference will offer thought-provoking speakers and informational breakout sessions to provide the tools and inspiration to advocate for infants, toddlers, children, and youth.

Hear from a panel of State Agency Leaders sharing updates and opportunities for family engagement. Attend sessions related to helping families access educational, childcare, or healthcare services and learn how to navigate child welfare and juvenile justice systems.

Listen to youth leaders who will share their stories of developing self-advocacy skills. Acquire strategies to ensure accessibility, diversity, equity, inclusivity, and belonging in our advocacy efforts. 

Attend breakout sessions designed for:

Parents and Family Members 

Emerging Family Leaders 

Seasoned Family Leaders

Diverse Family Leaders

Youth & Young Adults 

Men/Fathers/Male Role Models 

Professionals Supporting Families 

*Topical sessions will be offered in Spanish during each breakout timeframe.

Scholarships are available for family leaders and youth/young adults. Find it here to apply: https://bit.ly/SPANScholarshipApplication

Conference Agenda Overview

  • 8:00 - 8:30 am - Breakfast & Registration 
  • 8:30 - 9:00 am - Welcome & Introductions 
  • 9:15 - 10:15 am - Breakout A
  • 10:30 - 11:30 am - General Session - Panel of State Agency Leaders 
  • 11:30 am - 12:45 pm - Exhibits & Lunch 
  • 1:00 - 2:00 pm - Breakout B 
  • 2:15 - 3:15 pm - Breakout C 
  • 3:15 - 3:30 pm - Wrap-Up & Closing

Register for the conference here: 2023 Parent Leadership Conference. For questions or more information, email here: PLC2023@spanadvocacy.org.


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