ASU Center for Child Well-Being

10/06/2026

We are pleased to announce the Call for Proposals for the 𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙒𝙚 𝘽𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙 𝙏𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 – 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮, 𝙄𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙩, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙋𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧. The 2027 in-person conference will be held in Scottsdale, AZ over 2 ½ days (Monday, April 5th to noon Wednesday, April 7th).

Across all three tracks (𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿), we welcome youth-led and co-led work, research in every form (quantitative, qualitative, participatory, and community-based), and creative modalities such as art, film, and digital storytelling. We are especially interested in sessions that share struggles alongside successes, including honest accounts of efforts that fell short, and in work that moves families from being consulted to leading. We prioritize work with and by Indigenous communities and other marginalized and minoritized populations, and we welcome proposals addressing every form of family separation, including incarceration, immigration detention and deportation, and the system involvement that follows families long afterward.

This year, we invite submissions for 45-minute sessions in the following categories:
● Presentations
● Workshops
● Panels
● Posters (if enough interest is shown)

Detailed information on the three tracks and how to submit a proposal can be found at https://bit.ly/CIP2027-CFP

09/04/2026

Justice impacted children and families deserve joy, connection, and support — and this event in Flagstaff, AZ is built for exactly that!

A free, welcoming day of fun and resources for children and families with a loved one in jail or prison.
Saturday, Sept. 19 | 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Bushmaster Park, Flagstaff (East Ramada)
Face painting, giveaways, Rec-on-Wheels, and on-site support programs. Everyone is welcome.
Questions: 928-226-5434 or [email protected]

Second Annual ‘Day at the Park’ to Support Coconino County Families Impacted by Incarceration -Details in the comment section below.

09/03/2026

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09/01/2026

It's Baby Safety Month — here at the ASU Center for Child Well-Being, we know that baby safety starts with how babies sleep. So, today we are highlighting the Sleep Safe Campaign from one of our favorite organizations, AZ Department of Child Safety

The AZ Department of Child Safety Safe Sleep Campaign is simple:
A — Alone
B — on their Back
C — in a Crib

Empty crib or bassinet. No blankets, pillows, bumpers, or toys. Every nap and every night.

Anyone can be a safe sleep advocate. Start with one question: Where does your baby sleep?

Learn more and find resources: https://dcs.az.gov/services/prevention/safe-sleep

08/28/2026

Please join in for a free, in-person event featuring workshops, strategies, and research on best practices to support the behavioral health workforce!

Registration is now OPEN for Resilient Together: Arizona Summit on Behavioral Health Workforce Well-being, which will take place on September 14th in Tucson, AZ. In partnership with the Opioid Response Network, La Frontera Center, and the ASU School of Social Work, this full-day summit will focus on supporting the resilience of our behavioral health workforce.

See the flyer for additional information, including CE/CME credits. https://bit.ly/ORNFlyer
Register: https://uclahs.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_byDGxUGlsqBq8Em

Please share this event with your networks - we hope to see you there!

08/25/2026

New semester energy is real—and so is the pressure.
Whether you’re starting college, transferring, or heading into another year, small, consistent supports can make a big difference in how you feel and how you show up.

ASU has free resources ready for students:
• Counseling Services (24/7
• Student Advocacy and Assistance
• Free tutoring & academic support
• Wellness programs & Pitchfork Pantry

What’s one thing you’re doing to take care of yourself this semester? Drop it in the comments.

Visit https://linktr.ee/childwellbeing to find all these resources.

08/20/2026

First day of class hits different 📚✨
Welcome back, Sun Devils — let’s make this semester one for the books!
Who’s ready? Drop a 🔥 if you’re already on campus or a 😴 if you’re still in denial.

07/15/2026

We are excited to announce the 9th Annual National Children of Incarcerated Parents Conference is coming April 5–7, 2027!

This gathering brings together families, advocates, professionals, and community leaders to uplift, support, and empower children and families impacted by parental incarceration. Expect powerful workshops, inspiring stories, networking opportunities, and resources to help build brighter futures.

Mark your calendars now and join us for this important event!
More details, registration, and location info coming soon. Stay tuned!

06/19/2026

Happy Juneteenth! Today we celebrate freedom, resilience, and the end of slavery in the United States. 🖤🧡💛💚

06/09/2026

Arizona youth in foster care are speaking up about what they really need to thrive — and we’re listening.

Through Nytd_az (the National Youth in Transition Database), young people share their experiences to help improve support services as they transition to adulthood.

It’s a chance for youth voices to directly shape better programs in housing, education, health, and more. Learn more at https://nytdaz.com/