[Spring Summit] Technology, Identity, and Belonging: How Innovation Can Reshape Child Welfare

David Ambroz shares his deeply personal journey of discovering his biological father—made possible through advances in DNA technology, as told in his memoir. He explores how technology, data, and emerging tools like AI can play a powerful role in strengthening child welfare outcomes, supporting identity, and helping young people build connection and belonging. Through lived…

[Spring Summit] Compassionate Accountability: Supporting Self-Efficacy in Children’s Mental Healthcare

Compassionate Accountability: Supporting Self-Efficacy in Children’s Mental Healthcare is an engaging, interactive session designed to help caregivers and professionals strike the critical balance between empathy and responsibility. Participants will explore how building self-efficacy strengthens motivation, resilience, and long-term outcomes for children and adolescents—without minimizing real mental health challenges. Through practical frameworks, real-world case examples, and…

[Spring Summit] Child to Parent Violence

Child to Parent Violence (CPV) is an often misunderstood and under-recognized form of family violence that leaves parents feeling overwhelmed, ashamed, isolated, and unsure where to turn for help. This…