Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Renaissance Columbus Westerville Polaris
409 Altair Parkway Westerville, OH 43082
We’re excited to announce a new chapter in our event programming, the launch of the 2025 Symposium.
This year, in place of our traditional Fall Conference, we’re turning our focus to a timely and essential theme—Enhancing Our System of Care: Addressing Key Issues in Children's Services.
Please Note: No Exhibitor Opportunities for the Symposium. Click to learn more.
Admission Costs (Deadline to register is September 29)
Alliance *Member Admission: $250
Enhancing Our System of Care:
Addressing Key Issues in Children's Services
*If you select the Alliance Member Admission, you will be required to enter the agency name under the registrant details. View Ohio Children's Alliance Member Agency Directory >
Government Admission: $275
General Admission: $300
Keynotes - Voices of Impact
The Power of Three: Building Enduring Partnerships with Clients, Funders, and Staff
Overview: The future of child- and family-serving agencies depends on their ability to build and sustain three essential partnerships: with clients, with funders, and—most critically—with staff. Drawing on national research and hundreds of interviews with direct care professionals, this session will explore how aligning an agency’s mission, strategy, and culture can foster authentic staff engagement and retention.
Participants will examine the key drivers of job satisfaction—including onboarding, supervision, team-building, and appreciation—and learn how to minimize common dissatisfiers such as burnout, unrealistic expectations, and lack of communication. This session offers a practical roadmap for leaders committed to creating a workplace where staff feel valued, supported, and inspired to stay.
