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!