ASU Center for Child Well-Being

🌟FINAL CALL! 🌟Today's the last chance to spotlight your Hero for Child Well-Being! These exceptional individuals create safe, supportive, and nurturing communities for children everywhere in the U.S., transforming lives through their profession, volunteering, or advocacy.

Every effort they make shapes the future, so let's celebrate them🏆

Hurry, the clock's ticking! ⏰ Submit your nomination by midnight at https://childwellbeing.asu.edu/champion Let's honor their incredible work together! 👏✨

We're feeling overwhelmingly grateful for the Pathfinder Network's generous sponsorship of the Ann Adalist-Estrin Memorial National Children of Incarcerated Parents Conference. Their sustained support for this crucial event and their commitment to help justice system-impacted individuals and families to overcome challenges is inspirational. Our hearts are filled with gratitude. ❤️❤️❤️ The Pathfinder Network

Can't wait to find out what's in store for CIP2025?
Watch our agenda evolve in real-time as changes are made. It’s dynamic and up-to-the-minute. Swing by to check all the latest updates as they drop! https://childwellbeing.asu.edu/event-schedule

Know someone dedicated to creating safe, supportive, and nurturing communities for children across the U.S.? Nominate them as a Champion for Child Well-Being. Whether through their professional work, volunteer efforts, or advocacy, their contributions matter.

Submit your nomination by March 1, 2025, by visiting https://childwellbeing.asu.edu/champion

Great news, we've extended the dead line to apply for the Child Welfare Education Program's MSW full-time, Advanced Standing (1 year) Program! The program provides financial support, a specialized curriculum, and a public child welfare field placement to MSW students at ASU.
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CWEP students who qualify for the ASU Advanced Standing MSW program by having a BSW degree within the past 6 years with a 3.2 GPA or higher can receive payment of in-state tuition and mandatory fees if they contractually agree to work for DCS upon graduation for 18 months
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https://socialwork.asu.edu/childwelfare/advanced-standing-msw to learn more and apply.

Arizona Governor’s Office of Youth, Faith and Family - GOYFF Thank you Arizona Governor's Office of Youth, Faith and Family for your continued sponsorship of the Ann Adalist-Estrin Memorial National Children of Incarcerated Parents Conference and for all that you do to strengthen Arizona Communities. ❤️

Don't forget to lock in your early bird rates for before they end at 11:59pm on February 14, 2025. .
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This year’s conference is titled The Ann Adalist-Estrin Memorial National Children of Incarcerated Parents Conference: Moving Forward Through Uncertainty
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This two and a half day gathering will be held at SkySong, Arizona State University’s Scottsdale Innovation Center, located in Scottsdale, Arizona on April 7, 8 and ½ day on the 9th, 2025. The conference brings together those with lived experience, advocates, researchers, policy makers, and a broad range of community professionals who work with children and families affected by incarceration.
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We are also excited to announce that we will be once again offering Virtual options for those who can't attend in person. This year, we will be using the Whova platform which will offer a more interactive and personal experience for our virtual audience.
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2025 Conference rates:
In-person – $275 (early bird) and $325 (regular pricing)
Virtual only – $125 (early bird) and $175 (regular pricing)
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Ready to register? Visit https://childwellbeing.asu.edu/CIP
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Need a place to stay? Special Conference room rates are available at Element Scottsdale at SkySong. Don't miss this opportunity to stay close to the event and network with attendees. Reserve your room by visiting https://bit.ly/CIP2025Hotel

Do you have at least two years’ experience as a child welfare social worker?

Do you have an MSW from a CSWE-accredited institution?

Do you enjoy teaching, coaching, and mentoring students?

If so, you might be a perfect fit for the social worker roll at the Center for Child Well-Being's Child Welfare and Education Program.

Interested in learning more? Head over to https://bit.ly/CWEP_SW2025 for all the details and to apply.

🌟 Happy Black History Month! 🌟

Let's take this time to honor the incredible achievements, and contributions of Black individuals throughout history. From pioneers in science like mathematician Katherine Johnson whose calculations were an integral part of the U.S. space program and civil rights leaders like Medgar Evers to business leaders like Madam C.J. Walker, the first female self-made millionaire in America, to artists such as Jean-Michel Basquiat, musicians like Robert Johnson, and athletes like Jessie Owens and Jackie Robinson, their legacies and the legacies of countless others continues to shape our world.

This February, let's educate ourselves, celebrate diversity, and acknowledge the profound impact of Black culture. Share stories, support Black-owned businesses, and participate in community events in your area.

How will you celebrate black history month?

Check out this link to find some ASU events to attend throughout the month. https://inclusion.asu.edu/black-history

Become an official sponsor of the 7th Annual Ann Adalist Estrin Memorial Nation Children of Incarcerated Parents Conference (CIP2025) and help us further awareness of the impact of incarceration on the almost 3 million children who currently have a parent incarcerated, and the 10 million who have experienced parental incarceration at some point during their childhood and their families. Your contribution will also help increase community capacity to respond in helpful and healing ways.
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There are many ways to support the conference. For sponsorship offerings, please visit https://bit.ly/CIPSponsor

The Child Welfare Education Program for MSW full-time, Advanced Standing (1 year) students provides financial support, a specialized curriculum, and a public child welfare field placement to MSW students at ASU.

CWEP students who qualify for the ASU Advanced Standing MSW program by having a BSW degree within the past 6 years with a 3.2 GPA or higher can receive payment of in-state tuition and mandatory fees if they contractually agree to work for DCS upon graduation for 18 months

https://socialwork.asu.edu/childwelfare/advanced-standing-msw to learn more and apply.

Each year, the ASU Center for Child Well-Being recognizes individuals who have demonstrated dedication and commitment to ensuring that children are living in safe, supportive, and nurturing communities. The purpose of the Champion for Child Well-Being award is to recognize contributions made to children living throughout the United States, whether it is through the individual’s professional employment, volunteer work, or advocacy.

To nominate a Champion for Child Well-Being please visit https://childwellbeing.asu.edu/champion and fill out the nomination form by March 1, 2025

There's still time to submit your proposal for for The Ann Adalist-Estrin Memorial National Children of Incarcerated Parents Conference: Moving Forward Through Uncertainty. We've extended the deadline to January 22, 2025.

Don't forget to submit your proposal for a 30 minute presentation, 60 minute workshop, or 60 – 90 minute panel that fall within one of the following tracks, Programming, Policy and Advocacy, and Building the Knowledge Base.. We especially welcome proposals that incorporate the voice of those with lived experience (youth, caretakers, and family members), and those that highlight the influence and impact of Ann Adalist-Estrin.

Get all the details regarding proposal submissions at https://childwellbeing.asu.edu/content/call-proposals

Congratulations to our Interim Director, Dr. Justin Harty, on being named one of the SSWR 2025 Fellows! This prestigious recognition by the Society for Social Work and Research highlights Dr. Harty's outstanding contributions to advancing social work research and promoting a diverse, equitable, and just society. Well-deserved, Dr. Harty!

Lock in your early bird rates for before they end at 11:59pm on February 14, 2025.

This year’s conference is titled The Ann Adalist-Estrin Memorial National Children of Incarcerated Parents Conference: Moving Forward Through Uncertainty

This two and a half day gathering will be held at SkySong, Arizona State University’s Scottsdale Innovation Center, located in Scottsdale, Arizona on April 7, 8 and ½ day on the 9th, 2025. The conference brings together those with lived experience, advocates, researchers, policy makers, and a broad range of community professionals who work with children and families affected by incarceration.

We are also excited to announce that we will be once again offering Virtual options for those who can't attend in person. This year, we will be using the Whova platform which will offer a more interactive and personal experience for our virtual audience.

2025 Conference rates:
In-person – $275 (early bird) and $325 (regular pricing)
Virtual only – $125 (early bird) and $175 (regular pricing)

Ready to register? Visit https://childwellbeing.asu.edu/CIP

Need a place to stay? Special Conference room rates are available at Element Scottsdale at SkySong. Don't miss this opportunity to stay close to the event and network with attendees. Reserve your room by visiting https://bit.ly/CIP2025Hotel

Are you, or someone you know, a young adult in or previously in foster care?

The Arizona Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program is a fantastic federal and state resource that supports education by offering financial aid, academic guidance and support to foster youth enrolled in qualified colleges or vocational education programs.

For more information, visit: https://fosteredservices.org/arizona-etv/.

Don't miss out on our updates! Add [email protected] to your safe senders list to ensure you receive all our important news. 📧✨ "

There are only left to submit your proposal for the Ann Adalist-Estrin Memorial National Children of Incarcerated Parents Conference: Moving Forward Through Uncertainty
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Don't miss the chance to submit you proposal for a 30 minute presentation, 60 minute workshop, or 60 – 90 minute panel that falls within one of the following tracks: Programming, Policy and Advocacy, and Building the Knowledge Base. We especially welcome proposals that incorporate the voice of those with lived experience (youth, caretakers, and family members), and those that highlight the influence and impact of Ann Adalist-Estrin.

Key Dates
Proposal Submission Deadline: Wednesday, January 15th, 2025
Notification of Acceptance: Friday, January 24th, 2025
Conference Agenda Published: Friday, February 7, 2025

Get all of the details on proposal submission requirements, by visiting out call for proposals page on the CCWB website https://childwellbeing.asu.edu/content/call-proposals
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