Save the Date and join your peers for an amazing 2024 Joint Conference! The California Child Care Resource & Referral Network and Thriving Families CA are excited to announce that we will once again offer a joint conference in 2024 that has both an in-person and virtual option this Fall!
We are working with the Conference Committee to offer thoughtful, user-friendly options with keynote presentations, workshops, networking opportunities, and connection time with vendors.
For the in-person conference, we will once again be at the Double Tree Hotel in Sacramento. For those who prefer the conveniences that come with virtual attendance, we’ll have an option that is similar to the last four years. Regardless of the option that works best for your agency, we look forward to connecting, supporting and partnering with you!
Registration information, along with a preliminary conference program, has been released! Online registration is open, and attendees can select from the in-person or virtual conference. Those who register for the in-person option will also receive access to the virtual conference. The in-person option will be limited to 450.
All agencies will be able to register a limited number of people by a specific deadline. If spaces remain after the deadline they will be made available to interested agencies.
In Person Conference Details:
Date: October 28 - 30, 2024
Time: Monday at 1:00 p.m. to Wednesday at Noon
Location: Double Tree Hotel
2001 Point West Way, Sacramento, CA 95815
Cost: Early Bird
Member Agencies, 5 or more staff: $450
Member Agencies: $475
Non-Member Agencies: $650
Standard Rate
Member Agencies, 5 or more staff: $495
Member Agencies: $520
Non-Member Agencies: $700
Lodging: $179.00
Parking: $10.00
Virtual Conference Details:
Date: November 13 - 14, 2024
Time: Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. to Thursday at 4:30 p.m.
Cost: Member Agencies, 5 or more staff: $320
Member Agencies: $345
Non-Member Agencies: $485
In Person Keynote
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Virtual Conference Details
Here is the preliminary virtual conference program.
We are happy that you will join us and your peers for a unique opportunity to come together virtually to share successes and challenges, and learn about innovative ideas and solutions to partner with families and create new opportunities. It's also a time to renew relationships with new and existing colleagues. This conference is different from the variety of meetings and conferences related to our work, for this conference is virtual and made for the work we do in R&R and APP.
Workshops will be both live and on-demand, with some speakers available for live discussion during their scheduled presentation time. The Virtual Exhibit Hall will run the full conference with links to company videos, materials on the platform, and opportunities to connect with them. We also hope to incorporate some networking opportunities to connect you with your peers. Post conference, workshop sessions will be recorded and available for viewing for a limited time which will provide additional learning opportunities for conferees following the conference dates about the latest best practices, policies, research and approaches that provide opportunities for you and the families you work with.
Join us from anywhere!
The 2024 Virtual Joint Annual Conference will be hosted through an online platform, that will provide you access to the entire conference; all keynotes, workshops, exhibitors, networking and contests.
Two days before the Virtual Conference, on November 11th, you will receive an email with your log-in information in order to access the Conference platform. It is important you register with your individual email, to ensure you receive your log-in.
The platform is available through your computer and you will need an internet connection. If you will be participating in any networking activities, a webcam is suggested, but not required.
Post conference, all keynotes, workshops and exhibitor materials will be available on the conference platform for 1 month!