Cost & Registration
You’re one step from joining a learning community dedicated to the safety, health, and spiritual strength of Native children.
By attending in-person for the 43rd Annual Protecting Our Children Conference held on March 30–April 2, 2025, you will have access to:
- Over 70 expert-led workshops
- Three general sessions that have historically featured high-ranking federal officials, youth, and grassroots leaders exemplifying excellence
- Session handouts and PowerPoint presentations
- Continuing education units (CEUs) for in-person attendees
Moreover, registering for our conference will connect you with an engaged network of over 1,600 of your peers. This includes professionals, elders, students, youth, and others who are equally committed to tribal child welfare, advocacy for Native children, and protecting the well-being of Native families across the U.S. and Canada.
Join us and help us continue to solidify this conference as the premiere event dedicated to tribal child welfare.
Payment
We accept AMEX, Discover, VISA, and Mastercard. Payment must be made in US dollars. Confirmation of registration will be emailed to you. Registrations made by check are not considered complete until payment is made. Please note, that payment must be received by the early-bird deadline to receive the early-bird price, after January 31, 2025, the registration price will increase. Advanced payment is required.
Cancellation Policy Refunds will be made if a written cancellation notice is emailed to trainining@nicwa.org on or before March 1, 2025. Refunds are paid in full, minus a $100 administrative fee. Prepaid registrants who are unable to attend may send another person in their place without penalty. No refunds will be issued after March 1, 2025. No refunds for virtual attendees.
Conference Format
Most conference functions will be happening in person in Orlando, Florida. For those that can’t make it in person we have a virtual option. This will be a very limited experience giving access to our three general sessions. This option does not have access to our over 70 workshops. For the full experience, consider attending in person.
This year there is a limit to our in-person capacity. Register early to secure your spot.
Group Discounts
NICWA offers a group discount on our in-person early-bird and in-person regular registration rate. Groups of 5–9 people can receive a 5% discount. Groups of 10+ people can receive a 10% discount. Group members must all register at the same time to get the discount. For more details on the discount, contact NICWA.
CEUs
In-Person participants receive about 14 continuing education units (CEUs) from the National Association of Social Workers-Washington state upon request. The cost is included in the registration fee.