See the Great Kids Team at Conferences
At Great Kids, we love connecting with professionals who share our commitment to strengthening families and supporting early childhood development. Conferences give us the opportunity to learn, share, and collaborate with leaders in the field — and we’d love for you to join us.
Visit Our Booth to Connect, Learn, and Lead Change
Stop by to meet the Great Kids team and engage directly with the people behind our evidence-based curricula. Discover how our tools are grounded in research and informed by real-world experience—and how they can empower you to support families in meaningful, lasting ways. This is your chance to explore our approach firsthand, ask questions, and see how we’re advancing the field through innovation, insight, and deep partnerships.
Spring 2026 Institute for Strengthening Families
April 14-15, 2026 • Noblesville, IN
Topics: Child Abuse Prevention, Mental Health, Domestic Violence, and Parent Engagement
Exhibited by:
- Laura Joyal, Outreach Specialist
RISE26 Conference
July 20-23, 2026 • Nashville, TN
Topics: Treatment Courts, Justice System, Substance Use and Mental Health
Exhibited by:
- Laura Joyal, Outreach Specialist
- Michelle Miller, Product Development Specialist
- David Bird, CEO
Start Early National Home Visiting Summit
Sept 29-30, 2026 • Baltimore, MD
Topics: Policy, Practice, Research, Home Visiting, Early Childhood
Exhibited by:
- Laura Joyal, Outreach Specialist
- Tess Roper, Instructional Design Specialist
- Dana Broadway, Director of Business Development
- Esthela Navarro, Director of Partner Experience
Healthy Families America Live
October 27-29, 2026 • Virtual
Topics: Home Visiting, Early Childhood, Prevention, Evidence-Based, Wearing Our Stories
Exhibited by:
- Joseph Brucker, Partner Success Specialist
- Zoe Lemme, Partner Success Specialist
Hear From Our Thought Leaders Live
Join us for engaging sessions that feature our in-house experts sharing practical strategies, original research, and real-world insights drawn directly from the field. As part of our commitment to thought leadership, we’ll be covering what’s next, what’s working, and what we’ve learned—so you walk away with ideas you can actually use.
Pennsylvania Head Start: Tracks to Connections in Early Childhood Conference
March 24-26, 2026 • Altoona, PA
Topic: Play Changes the Brain: Supporting Resilience in Families Impacted by Substance Use, Mental Health Challenges, and Stress.
Presented by:
Jennifer Hayes, Director of Product Management
Spring 2026 Institute for Strengthening Families
April 14-15, 2026 • Noblesville, Indiana
Topic: Play Changes the Brain: Supporting Resilience in Families Impacted by Substance Use, Mental Health Challenges, and Stress.
Presented by:
Laura Joyal, Outreach Specialist
Let’s Network & Connect
Our team will be attending these conferences to meet, connect, and share insights. Look for our Great Kids experts on the conference floor to chat about how Great Kids’ programs and tools can support your organization and strengthen families.
Child Welfare League of America (CWLA)
April 20-22, 2026 • Arlington, VA
Topic: The conference focuses on what’s next—how the child welfare system will change and what we will build moving forward.
Attendees:
- Laura Joyal, Outreach Specialist
- Joseph Brucker, Partner Success Specialist
- David Bird, CEO
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) 2026 Annual Conference
June 16-19, 2026 • Orlando, FL
Topic: Join the global HR community that comes together not just to keep up — but to grow, connect, and move forward together.
Attendees:
- Jennifer Hayes, Director of Product Management
- David Bird, CEO
Zero to Three LEARN Conference
October 27-29, 2026 • Portland, OR
Topic: An early childhood conference featuring cutting-edge research, practical innovation, expert insights across sectors, and sessions focused on the issues that matter most.
Attendees:
- Jennifer Hayes, Director of Product Management
- Laura Joyal, Outreach Specialist
Looking Back: Our 2025 Conference Footprint:
NHSA 2025 Parent and Family Engagement Conference
December 8-11, 2025 • Orlando, FL
Zero to Three –Learn Conference
October 8-9, 2025 • Baltimore, MD
The Kempe Center A Call to Action to Change Child Welfare 2025
October 6-9, 2025 • Virtual Event
Region IV Head Start Association – 2025 Early Head Start Institute
September 23-26, 2025 • Atlanta, GA
Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky’s Kids Are Worth It Conference
September 14-15, 2025 • Lexington, KY
Hope Horizons: Navigating Recovery for Arizona Families
September 8, 2025 • Glendale, AZ
Texas Child Care Administrators Conference
August 25-27, 2025 • San Antonio, TX
Prevent Child Abuse America
August 12-14, 2025 • Portland, OR
National Association of Social Workers
June 16-19, 2025 • Chicago, IL
RISE25
May 28-31, 2025 • Kissimmee, FL
National Head Start Conference
May 19-22, 2025 • Columbus, OH
Child Welfare League of America
April 9-11, 2025 • Washington, DC
National Home Visiting Summit
February 12-14, 2025 • Washington, DC
How to Become a Great Kids Partner
Connect with Us
Start by reaching out—schedule a quick call or send us a message to share your goals and needs.
Explore the Right Fit
We’ll guide you through our evidence-based tools, curricula, and training options, tailored to your needs.
Get Started with Confidence
When you’re ready, we’ll walk you through onboarding, certification, and access to the resources you need to make an impact.