May 4-5, 2026
Spokane Convention Center
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30th Children’s Justice Conference
May 4-5, 2026
Spokane Convention Center
The Children’s Justice Conference (CJC) is the largest child welfare-related conference in the Pacific Northwest. The CJC provides professionals from multiple disciplines a unique opportunity to receive core and advanced training and skill development in identifying, investigating, and prosecuting child maltreatment.
You will have unparalleled opportunities to learn and network with professionals representing a variety of disciplines involved in the child welfare community.
2026 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
Secure your spot! Registration for the 2026 Children’s Justice Conference is now open.
Registration Fee: Early $399 and Regular $500
Scholarship recipients, speakers/presenters, exhibitors, event support staff, and sponsors will be provided a different registration link. We will notify you by email with instructions on how to register.
2026 CONFERENCE SUBMISSIONS
All submitted proposals will be reviewed the week of February 2, 2026. We will notify authors of the acceptance or denial of their proposal by February 20, 2026, by email. If you have not received a notice of decision by February 20th, please email Amy.Bustamante@dcyf.wa.gov.
WHY ATTEND?
The Children’s Justice Conference not only provides core and advanced training and skill development, but also the opportunity to learn from and network with professionals representing a variety of disciplines involved in the child welfare community.
LEARN
Over one hundred insightful workshop sessions across many disciplines
NETWORK
Countless ways to meet and engage with community partners
GET INSPIRED
State & nationally recognized leaders address emerging issues
EARN
Continuing education credits from WA-NASW, WSBA, OSPI, Medical CMEs
SPONSORS
This event is co-sponsored by King County Sexual Assault Resource Center (KCSARC).
SPONSORSHIP
Why Sponsor the Children’s Justice Conference?
Make A Tangible Impact
Support training and collaboration that strengthen multidisciplinary responses and reduce trauma for child victims.
Demonstrate Community Leadership
Showcase your organization’s commitment to child safety, family well-being, and community resilience.
Connect With Leaders & Practitoners
With an average of 1200 attendees, you will reach decision makers and frontline professionals from across Washington and the Pacific Northwest.
Enhance Visibility
Sponsors can receive recognition for support of the CJC.
We’re now accepting applications for Conference Sponsors. Please select and download the Sponsorship Packet below. Questions? Contact us at ryan.murrey@wachildadvocates.org
EXHIBITORS
We’re now accepting applications for Conference Exhibitors. Please select and download the Exhibitor Application below. Questions? Contact us at ryan.murrey@wachildadvocates.org
SCHOLARSHIPS
We are pleased to announce that scholarship opportunities are now available for the 2026 Children’s Justice Conference in Spokane, WA on May 4-5, 2026. These targeted scholarships will be offered to professionals and partners directly involved in child welfare response.
LOCATION
Spokane Convention Center
334 West Spokane Falls Blvd
Spokane, WA 99201
spokanecenter.com
(509) 279-7000