27th International Families & Fathers Conference: April 13-16, 2026

All registrations and payments for the 27th International Families & Fathers Conference: Next Generation must be completed through the official FFCA website. Eventbrite is used for visibility only. Please register here:
https://fathersandfamiliescoalition.org/conferences/conference-registration-and-fees.html

The 27th International Families & Fathers Conference: Next Generation, hosted by the Fathers & Families Coalition of America (FFCA), is a four-day national and international gathering for leaders, practitioners, researchers, advocates, and community builders committed to advancing the well-being of children and families.

This paid conference brings together an extraordinary assembly of international presenters, thought leaders, cross-sector professionals, and front-line practitioners offering powerful insights, innovative strategies, and proven solutions across the fields of child welfare, early childhood education, mental and behavioral health, family engagement, youth development, justice systems, public health, nonprofit leadership, and community-based services.

A Full Monday Dedicated to Professional Credentialing Programs
Start the week with immersive, advanced training institutes offering certification opportunities and specialized professional development. Monday credentialing is uniquely designed for deep skill building and includes multiple FFCA-exclusive training tracks.

Three Full Conference Days – Tuesday through Thursday
Participants will experience:
• Morning general sessions featuring national and international keynotes
• Breakout sessions across multiple professional tracks
• Advanced practitioner sessions
• Leadership, research, fatherhood, mental health, and early childhood-focused workshops
• A vibrant cross-sector learning environment

Whether you are an emerging professional or a senior executive, every session is designed to deliver real-world strategies that can be applied immediately within your organization or community.

International Presenters & Global Perspectives
Hear from leaders with diverse experience and expertise from across the U.S. and around the world, sharing new research, case studies, program models, and evidence-informed approaches.

FFCA Film Fest Experience
A powerful professional development film festival featuring screenings, guided discussions, and storytelling designed to elevate understanding, empathy, and community impact.

Closing Celebration
A meaningful, uplifting final session honoring contributions, community leadership, and next-generation innovation across families and fatherhood fields.

The conference is held at the Hilton Los Angeles Airport (LAX), offering discounted hotel rooms, accessible meeting spaces, ADA-compliant facilities, and a central location for national and international travelers.

This conference is ideal for professionals working in:
• Child welfare and human services
• Early Head Start & Head Start
• Fatherhood and family engagement programs
• Behavioral and mental health
• Youth and family advocacy
• Reentry and justice systems
• Domestic violence and family strengthening
• Education, early childhood, and youth development
• Public health, social work, and community action agencies
• Nonprofit, government, and faith-based organizations

Full Conference Details:
https://fathersandfamiliescoalition.org/conferences/27th-international-families-and-fathers-conference-schedule/ffca-full-conference-session-details.html

Registration & Fees (Official Site – Required):
https://fathersandfamiliescoalition.org/conferences/conference-registration-and-fees.html

All registrations must be completed on the FFCA website. Eventbrite does not process paid registrations.

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