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Coming together to improve systems for children and families.
October 7, 2026
9 AM - 4 PM
NSU Student Union Ballroom
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Join us for a day dedicated to professional growth and networking as we explore current challenges, best practices, and emerging trends in child welfare services.

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Register by September 15 to receive your official Partners in Purpose Symposium T-shirt!

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Coming together to improve systems for children and families

This symposium is perfect if you are a:
Child Welfare Professionals
DCFS Staff and Supervisors
Social Workers
and LPCs
Title IV-E Students
and Graduates
Social Work Faculty
and Educators
Foster Care and
Adoption Professionals
CASA
Volunteers
Child Advocacy Professionals
Law
Enforcement
Community Service Providers
Behavioral Health Professionals
Students interested in Child Welfare careers
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Coming together to improve systems for children and families

This symposium is perfect if you are a:
Child Welfare Professional
DCFS Staff or Supervisor
Social Worker or LPC
Title IV-E Student or Graduate
Social Work Faculty or Educator
Foster Care or Adoption Professional
CASA Volunteer
Child Advocacy Professional
Law Enforcement
Community Service Provider
Behavioral Health Professional
Student interested in Child Welfare careers
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Featured Topics

You can earn up to 4 CEU Credits, including 2 General, 1 Clinical, and 1 Ethical!

How Title IV-E Benefits Professional Growth

Self-Care and Professional Wellness

Understanding and Responding to Childhood Trauma

Drug-Affected and Drug-Addicted Newborns (DAN)

Full agenda coming soon!

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sponsorship

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorships are available! Your sponsorship directly supports high-quality professional development for Louisiana's child welfare workforce and strengthens services for children and families across the state.

DIAMOND

$150 - Meal/Refreshment

  • Logo on program, website, signage, t-shirts

  • Table/booth space

  • Opening/closing recognition

  • Promotional items in packets

GOLD

$100 - Session Sponsor

  • Logo on program and website

  • Event recognition

  • Promotional items/flyers

SILVER

$50+ - General Support

  • Program recognition

  • Door prizes

  • Social media acknowledgement

     

BRONZE

In-Kind Donation

  • Program recognition

  • Donate items or swag​

  • Social media feature

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All Rights Reserved

If you have additional questions, please email Jennifer Shaw at

shawj@nsula.edu

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