Shoulder to Shoulder Conference
Training, Connection, and Support for Those Who Care
The Shoulder to Shoulder Conference is a premier annual event designed to strengthen the people and partnerships that support children and families in the child welfare system. Through high-quality training, professional development, and meaningful networking, this conference brings caregivers and professionals together with a shared purpose: helping children thrive.
Why It Matters
Strong outcomes for children in foster, adoptive, and kinship care depend on strong collaboration. The Shoulder to Shoulder Conference equips attendees with practical tools, current best practices, and a supportive network of peers and professionals.
- Strengthens collaboration across the child welfare community
- Provides relevant, trauma-informed training
- Encourages connection between caregivers and professionals
- Supports better outcomes for children and youth
Who It’s For
This conference is open to individuals and professionals who play a role in supporting children and families, including:
- Foster and resource parents
- Adoptive parents
- Kinship caregivers
- CASA volunteers
- Social workers and caseworkers
- Court staff and legal professionals
Get Involved
Held annually in Portland, the Shoulder to Shoulder Conference is typically offered as a one-day hybrid event, making it accessible to attendees both in person and virtually.
- One-day statewide conference
- In-person and virtual attendance options
- Networking opportunities throughout the day
- Access to workshops and expert-led sessions
Whether you are a caregiver, advocate, or professional, the Shoulder to Shoulder Conference offers the tools, training, and connections needed to better support children and families, shoulder to shoulder.