Save the Date!
Thanks to everyone who helped to make our 2025 annual conference such a resounding success. And we’re busy making preparations to ensure our upcoming 2026 annual conference is even more successful. So mark your calendars for Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at the beautiful Mount Vernon Canyon Club in Golden, CO. More information will be coming in the weeks ahead. Hope to see you there!
Training Workshop Presenters Needed!
Each year at the CAFCA Annual Conference, we present a series of 60 and 90 minute training workshops on a wide variety of topics relating to the field of child welfare. We are currently taking applications from professionals interested in being workshop presenters for our 2026 conference in October. This Call for Presenters is open to the public and no affiliation with CAFCA is necessary to apply. Topics are open-ended as long as relevant to child welfare stakeholders. For more information or to apply, click here.
2025 Excellence Awards Recipients
Excellence in Education:
Djuana Osby – Special Education Director and Principal, Tennyson Center
Administrative Excellence:
Brianna O’Dell – Administrative Assistant, Southern Peaks
Team Excellence:
Tennyson Center Day Treatment Clinical Team
Hannah Lanman (Clinical Supervisor) | Amber Dugan (Clinician) | Ashley Hayes-Emory (Clinician) | Makensie Owens (Clinician) | Stephanie Zehntner (Clinician) | Theresa Pergola (Clinician)
Excellence in Community-Based Services:
Lisa Kreutzer-Lay – Intake and Training Coordinator, Cornerstone Programs Community Counseling Services
Excellence in Direct Residential Care:
Elizabeth Meissner – Referral and Intake Coordinator, Shiloh House
Community Investment Alliance – Kathleen Van Voorhis, CEO
The Better Together Conference Also Features:
- Six (6) Breakout training workshops on a variety of relevant topics, presented by experts and scholars sharing cutting-edge insights about improving quality care and stronger outcomes for children and families.
- Special Awards Luncheon featuring the 2025 Annual CAFCA Excellence Awards and Legislator of the Year Award
- Incredible Networking Opportunities
- and SO Much More!