Thriving Families CA Foundation and the California Child Care Resource & Referral Network are excited to announce the 2026 Joint Annual Conference!
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Save the Date and join your peers for an amazing 2026 Joint Conference!
After thoughtful consideration and reflection on participant and committee feedback, we will be moving to a 100% in-person format for 2026, rather than offering a hybrid option as in previous years. In-person gatherings continue to provide the highest levels of engagement, connection, and overall satisfaction—and we want to ensure the best possible experience for all attendees.
Over the past year, we also observed limited participation in the virtual offering. As a result, we’re focusing our efforts on delivering a dynamic, fully in-person event that maximizes learning, collaboration, and meaningful relationship-building.
To accommodate this shift, we are increasing overall in-person conference capacity.
We appreciate your understanding and partnership as we work to create an engaging and inclusive conference experience for all.
More details, including registration timelines, will be shared soon—we look forward to seeing you in person!
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Date:
October 7 – 9, 2026
Time:
Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. to Friday at Noon
Location:
Double Tree Hotel
2001 Point West Way
Sacramento, CA 95815
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Cost:
Early Bird
Member Agencies, 5 or more staff – $545
Member Agencies – $570
Non-Member Agencies - $785
Standard Rate
Member Agencies, 5 or more staff – $599
Member Agencies – $625
Non-Member Agencies - $845
Lodging: $199.00
Parking: $6.00
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In-person Conference:
Location:
DoubleTree Hotel Sacramento
2001 Point West Way
Sacramento, CA 95815
Tentative In-person Agenda:
Wednesday, October 7th
11:00-6:00- Registration
1:00-2:00- Intro and Welcome & Conference Kick-Off
2:15-3:30- Workshops #1
3:45-5:00- Workshop #2
5:00-6:00- Welcome/Networking Reception (optional)
Thursday, October 8th
8:00-9:45- Breakfast & Keynote
10:00-12:00pm- Workshops #3
12:00-1:15- Lunch and Exhibitor Tables Open
1:30-2:45- Workshops #4
3:00-4:15- Workshops #5
4:30-6:30- Sponsor Social Activities (optional)
4:30- Dinner and Evening on your own
Friday, October 9th
8:00-9:15- Breakfast and raffles
9:30-10:45- Workshops #6
11:00-12:00- Farewell activity
2026 Conference Committee
Emily Alexander, Community Resources for Children of Napa County; Nancy Huerta, Wu Yee Children's Services San Francisco; Paris Smith, Solano Family & Children's Services; Claudia Esteva, 4Cs of San Mateo County; Erica Thorsen, Children's Council of San Francisco, Karen Frazier, The Resource Connection Amador Calaveras Counties; Sandra Herrera-Gonzalez, Children's Home Society; Heather della Ripa, Catalyst Community; Teri Sedrick, North Coast Opportunities; Sylvia Lerma, Child Development Resources, Inc.; Cassy Kraus, Shasta County Office of Education; Michelle Graham, Children's Resource & Referral of Santa Barbara County
THRIVING FAMILIES CA Foundation STAFF
Danielle Metzger
[email protected]
NETWORK STAFF
Heather Lang-Heaven
[email protected]
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