D1 - “Igniting Your Purpose: From Inspiration to Impact”

Danny Langloss, CRSS, MHP, President – Langloss Consulting / Dixon Police Chief (Ret.)

In this highly interactive workshop, participants will build on the keynote message and create their own personalized Purpose Map—a powerful visual tool that brings clarity to who they are, why they care, and the unique impact they make. Through guided reflection and

small-group conversation, participants will uncover the deeper "why" that fuels their passion and resilience in the work of protecting children and strengthening families.

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D2 - “Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth, the Why and How!”

Julio Flores, Program Director, Alliance

This introductory workshop is designed for anyone interested in learning how to effectively support LGBTQ+ young people. Whether you're a teacher, counselor, or simply someone wanting to understand these experiences, this session is beneficial for all, regardless of title or

experience. The workshop covers the unique challenges and needs of LGBTQ+ youth, providing opportunities for reflection, meaningful dialogue, and skill-building to create a more inclusive and supportive environment.

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D3 - “Family Run Organizations: Preventing Child Abuse Through Family Connection”

Megan Ragan, LCSW, Executive Director, Southern Illinois Resource and Advocacy Center

Angela Colby-Jackson, BS, FRO Program Coordinator, Southern Illinois Resource and Advocacy Center

What makes a Family-Run Organization (FRO) unique? This workshop dives into how FROs, like SIRAC, harness lived experience to support and strengthen families. Learn how peer-led programs, advocacy, and community-driven solutions create protective factors that prevent child abuse and neglect. Discover how SIRAC’s family-centered approach empowers parents, builds resilience, and transforms systems— because families supporting families is the key to lasting change.

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D4 -“Family Voice and Choice”

Erica Sidney, M.S, LPC, NCC, Director of Operations, One Hope United

Ajhera N. Martin, Supervisor, One Hope United

The Family Voice and Choice workshop is designed to help professionals enhance their skills and better support families and youth on their journey toward success. This workshop highlights best practice strategies for effectively engaging youth and family members

initially and keeping them engaged throughout the process. This workshop also explores ways to prevent the unexpected from happening, and ways to address the unexpected when it does occur.

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++ D5 - “Organizational and System Level Readiness to Address Fathers Mental Health”

Jaime Hamil, DrPH, MPH, Director of Innovation and Implementation, Northwestern University

Earl Kloppmann, Program Manager, Brightpoint

Despite evidence linking paternal mental health to maternal and child health outcomes, few perinatal interventions directly focus on improving fathers’ emotional well-being. Fathers and Babies (FAB) is an intervention designed to address this gap. This presentation will highlight findings and key take aways from a case study that examined the readiness of Illinois’ home visiting system to implement FAB, using implementation science frameworks to assess organizational and system-level preparedness.

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++ D6 - “Closing the Gaps: Innovations within Home Visiting Models”

Angela Montez MSN, RN, Nursing Practice Manager, National Service Office for Nurse-Family Partnership and Child First

What if your agency could make a larger impact in preventing child abuse and neglect within the community by collaborating and finding innovative solutions within the models while maintaining model integrity? Nurse-Family Partnership, a nurse home visiting model, has been in implementation for over 40 years and has been known for its model fidelity and limited eligibility. Learn how implementing agencies have closed the gap in serving families by collaborating with community partners and developing a service to close the gap between enrollment in NFP and another home visiting model which has resulted in improved engagement and retention in both programs and larger community impact.