Honoring and Supporting Families Through Healing-Centered Prevention

Circle of Parents is a national network of support groups that provide parents with a place to connect, learn from and support one another.  Parent leaders are the key to group success. Groups meet in twenty-one states and serve over 7000 caregivers annually. 

National Circle of Parents is celebrating Family History Day on Friday, October 2, 2026 with a virtual gathering of practitioners, parent leaders, and community partners to share strategies that strengthen families and prevent child abuse and neglect.  Join us for a great day of sharing ideas and sharing support!  Here is the run down of the scheduled events.

This conference features two national keynote speakers: Robert Sege, MD, PhD,  Director at HOPE (Healthy Outcomes for Positive Experiences), Tufts Medical Center, and Melissa Merrick, PhD. CEO and President of Prevent Child Abuse America.  Choose from twelve interactive and engaging workshops that will expand your knowledge and explore collaborative strategies to strengthen your work with families. Prepare to engage with groundbreaking concepts, explore transformative strategies, and connect others in a community that extends far beyond the confines of your screen, creating genuine connections and fostering tangible, actionable outcomes.

Beyond the formal presentations, the event is structured to maximize opportunities for meaningful engagement and professional networking. Our innovative virtual platform facilitates seamless interaction, allowing you to connect directly with speakers during live Q&A sessions and participate in lively discussions with peers in dedicated breakout rooms. A cornerstone of this virtual experience is our commitment to fostering genuine connections. To this end, we have integrated social lounges where attendees can visit exhibit tables, explore innovative solutions from leading providers, and virtually chat with colleagues and friends – both new and old. These informal yet highly productive spaces are designed to replicate the serendipitous encounters and valuable conversations typically found at in-person events, ensuring that the spirit of community thrives in our virtual environment. Engage with solution providers to discover the latest tools and services, schedule one-on-one meetings with potential collaborators, or simply reconnect with your professional network in a relaxed, interactive setting. The platform's intuitive design ensures easy navigation, allowing you to personalize your event journey, bookmark sessions of interest, and access on-demand content for continued learning long after the live event concludes. 

 Full Conference Schedule

Act swiftly to ensure you don't miss out on what promises to be one of the most impactful virtual events of the year. We look forward to seeing you online and embarking on this exciting journey together, where ideas converge and futures are forged. Register today. Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind conference!