The Public Policy Institute (PPI) 2025 is committed to addressing critical and evolving challenges in child and family welfare. Our mission is to engage leading experts, key stakeholders, and policymakers in the development of innovative, evidence-based strategies that enhance outcomes for children, families, and communities. Building on the successes of last year's event, PPI 2025 will introduce new initiatives and approaches informed by the insights of our Policy Ambassadors and the Public Policy Committee. Through collaborative efforts, we aim to drive impactful policy changes that create lasting improvements in the well-being and stability of our communities.

The two-day program will include a concentrated educational session Monday morning, excursions into downtown Washington, D.C. Monday afternoon and impactful legislative meetings on Tuesday morning.

Key Institute Topics:

• Mental & Behavioral Health Challenges
• Poverty and Child Well-being
• Trauma Informed Treatment
• Prevention Services
• Kinship and Relative Care

Preliminary Schedule:
Monday, May 19, 2025:
Capitol Visitor's Center, Washington, DC
9:00 am - 2:00 pm: Concentrated Educational Session
12:00 - 1:00 pm: Lunch
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Washington, D.C. Excursions (Transportation Provided)
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm: Evening Reception 
Tuesday, May 20, 2025:
9:00 am - 10:30 am: Federal Policy Education
10:30 am - 1:00 pm: Legislative Meetings (These meetings will be coordinated by your state leaders)