• Be in a position/role that requires active participation in the response to child maltreatment reports (investigation, prosecution, medical care and counseling) and/or child maltreatment education and prevention efforts, including interest in/or participation in the national and international missing and exploited children’s program.
• Provide a statement of interest (use form below) describing how and why attendance at the conference would enhance current professional skills and service to children and families.

Due to limited funding, scholarships will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis and will be prioritized by students in child welfare studies and applications that have not received a scholarship in the past.

Notification letters/email/phone call to all applicants will be by April 8, 2025.
Applications may be offered full or partial scholarships (travel and lodging not included).