National Children of Incarcerated Parents Conference

Each spring, the ASU Center for Child Well-Being hosts the National Children of Incarcerated Parents Conference to further awareness of the impact of incarceration on children and families, and to increase community capacity to respond in helpful and healing ways. We started the conference because of the general lack of awareness of the almost 3 million children who currently have a parent incarcerated, and the approximate10 million who have experienced parental incarceration at some point during their childhood.

Our conference is unique in that it provides an opportunity to listen, dialogue, learn, network, and collaborate. Our presenters range from those with lived experience of incarceration (parents, children, and caretakers), to teachers, faith-based community members, researchers, advocates, child welfare and legal professionals, as well as others who interact with children and families affected by incarceration on a daily basis.

This year’s conference is titled From Separation to Solidarity: Building Community, Healing, and Learning through Struggle.

This three-day in-person gathering will be held at SkySong, Arizona State University’s Scottsdale Innovation Center, located in Scottsdale, Arizona on April 20, 21st and 22nd, 2026. The conference brings together those with lived experience, advocates, researchers, policy makers, and a broad range of community professionals who work with children and families affected by incarceration.
 

2026 Conference rates:

• Early bird pricing – $275 per person (ends at 11:59pm February 28, 2026) 

• Regular price – $325 per person

   

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For additional questions, please reach out to [email protected]and make sure to bookmark https://childwellbeing.asu.edu/cip

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Special Conference room rates are available at Element Scottsdale at SkySong. Don't miss this opportunity to stay close to the event and network with attendees. 

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