Speakers
In addition to the speakers listed below, come learn from dozens of state team members speaking from their expertise in strengthening families. View the complete program by clicking here.
Welcome & Charge
- Judy Langford, Strengthening Families Initiative
- Leticia Alejandrez, California Family Resource Association
- Darrell Armstrong, New Jersey Department of Children and Families
Plenary: Common Purpose, Common Ground
- Teresa Rafael, National Alliance of Children’s Trust and Prevention Funds (moderator)
- Letechia Williams, parent, Strengthening Families Illinois
- Other panelists TBA
Plenary: Relationships—Linking Our Thinking, Learning, and Doing
- Charles Bruner, Child and Family Policy Center
- Additional speaker to be confirmed
Reception
- Illinois Director of Children and Family Services Erwin McEwin
Closing Assembly: Bringing It Home
- Frank Farrow, Center for the Study of Social Policy
- Judy Langford, Strengthening Families Initiative
Video Presentation:
- The Art of Possibility, featuring Benjamin Zander, Conductor of the Boston Philharmonic
Stay tuned as more speakers are added!
