FFTA Annual Conference

July 11-14, 2027 | Walt Disney World, FL

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Join Us In Walt Disney World

Dynamic workshops, presentations, and networking experiences foster collaboration and innovation while equipping individuals and organizations with the tools to strengthen their impact.

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Conference Overview

For four decades, the FFTA Annual Conference has brought leaders, practitioners, and partners together to leverage shared knowledge and showcase proven solutions that advance the well-being of children, families, and communities.

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Secure Your Spot

Online registration is open through May 7, 2027. Join us in Walt Disney World for inspiring keynotes, 80+ workshops and roundtable discussions, a local community volunteer experience, networking, and collective action.

Disney Coronado Springs Resort
1000 West Buena Vista Drive
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

Conference Hotel
& Accommodations

Celebrate the unique blend of Spanish, Mexican and Southwest American cultures at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. This beautiful lakeside oasis offers classic influences, Disney touches and modern comforts to energize and inspire.

FFTA has secured a discounted room rate of $259/night (plus taxes and fees) for conference attendees. The rate is available three days before and after the conference so come early or stay late to enjoy all Walt Disney World has to offer.

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Interactive Learning Experiences

The FFTA Annual Conference workshops, roundtables, and presentations foster collaboration, spark innovation, and drive solutions that strengthen outcomes for children, families, and communities.

Topics span across policy, practice, leadership, community-based support, workforce development, cross-sector partnerships, systemic equity, and emerging trends, for relevant content that affects family-serving professionals.

Group Discounts & Promotions

Bring your team and maximize your impact. Group attendance provides opportunities for shared learning across roles, processed ideas in real-time, and greater value beyond the event with actionable takeaways for your organization. FFTA Members can pre-purchase packages of 10 registrations at the discounted rate of $635 per person. This special group rate is available through December 31, 2026.  Learn more here.

Conference Impact

Join over 600 leaders, senior level executives, and family-serving professionals from across North America and internationally. Together, we are advancing the well-being of children, families, and communities through purposeful, collective change.

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Registration Rates

Individual Registration:

  • FFTA Member: $685

  • Non-Member Employee: $845

  • Resource Parent: $455

  • Single Day: $450

  • Presenter: $455

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Policies

To request a special accommodation please submit a brief statement that you are requesting an accommodation. Include a description of the accommodation(s) needed, any relevant supporting documentation, and/or your preferred method of communication (email, phone, etc). Submit this request to Allie Koscielny via email at akoscielny@ffta.org. 

Cancellation Policy: Conference registrations must be cancelled in writing. Cancellations received on or before May 7 will incur a $75 administrative fee; after May 7 no refunds will be given. The registration may be transferred to an attendee within the same organization if the original registrant is unable to attend. FFTA must be notified of the substitution in advance. 

2026 Conference Sponsors

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Over Four Decades of Fueling Change

Be part of over four decades of impact as you connect with a national network of family-serving professionals and learn ways to build a stronger, more informed community, committed to uplifting and positively transforming those we serve.