Conferences and Training

Knowledge is power!  The Coalition offers several opportunities for families, parent support groups, agencies and professionals to build their skills.

The New York State Foster Care and Adoption Conference

For over 30 years, our annual in person conference has offered a unique opportunity for training, network and education for all parents and professionals in New York. Now, arsing to meet the needs of our families, we have moved our Conference to a virtual format in an online Community. Find out more about upcoming live presentations, access past video on demand, join the Collation Conference Community online! 


Training Workshops for Parents and Professionals

We offer workshops on a variety of topics related to foster care, adoption, child development, family court, trauma and attachment. Workshops are generally 60 to 90 minutes in length and are offered free of charge.  The Coalition can also customize longer curricula based on your group’s needs.  Certificates of attendance offered. 


Coalition Hosted Trainings and Events

Throughout the year, the Coalition hosts events and trainings throughout the state. Whether we are partnered with a collaborating agency or bringing a workshop training to an affiliated parent group, you can find the event and registration information you need from the Coalition. 


Award Winning Recruitment and Training Videos

In collaboration with Photosynthesis Productions, the Coalition has produced several documentary training videos that are used world wide.  We are happy to schedule a screening and discussion.


Don’t see what you need?  Call the Coalition at 646-688-4321 and we will design a low cost on-site workshop or training event tailored and to your individual needs.