Building Resilient Communities for Children Conference
Strategies for Creating Safety & Promoting Resilience in All Child-Serving Spaces
#BRCC2026ATN
Building Resilience & Improving Children's Outcomes
Virtual Conference Online
September 17-18, 2026
Registration is OPEN
Feb 16, 2025
Academy Day Preconference
Hyatt Regency, Atlanta, GA
Feb 17-18, 2025
In-Person Conference
Hyatt Regency, Atlanta, GA
Feb 20-21, 2025
Virtual Conference
Online
Keynotes & Special Guests
BRCC FAQs
Coming Soon
College/CE Credit
Coming Summer, 2026
Building Resilient Communities for Children Conference #BRCC2026ATN
Building Resilient Communities for Children is a conference for all adults who care for, work with and love children and seek strategies for building resilience in children and in the many communities that serve children. This 5-track conference will be virtual and held live, with the option to access sessions for up to 45 days.
BRCC 2026 Tracks: Parenting; Schools; Youth Justice; Communities; and Counselors/Clinicians. Special pricing will be available for Parents and Caregivers and for Nonprofits. Group pricing is available for groups of 7 or more in the same purchase.
September 17-18, 2026
Virtual Conference, Online
Keynote
Dr. Robert Anda
Clinical Track
Karen Buckwalter, LCSW
Karen Buckwalter, LCSW
Youth Justice Track
Meredith Velasquez, LCSW
Parenting Track
Bryan Post, PhD
Community Track
Dr. Stan Sonu
Schools Track
Rae Hughart, MEd
Conference Agenda
A PDF Agenda is available now. There will be a conference app for In-Person attendees. More app information will be available in January.
Virtual attendees will received sign-up instructions a few days before the Virtual Conference.
Thank you to our Heart Sponsors:
Go Be You, LLC
Respectful Ways -Trauma-Informed SEL Programming & PD
Allison Romens Author and Illustrator
Who is This Conference For?
All child-serving adults seeking to better understand how trauma and toxic stress impact children, including:
- Parents/Caregivers
- Educators (teachers, administrators, counselors and all)
- Juvenile Justice Professionals (judges, lawyers, law enforcement, GALs, CASAs)
- Community Professionals (child welfare, nonprofits, after-school programs, coaches, faith-based programs)
- Counselors/Clinicians (those wanting to better understand trauma-informed interventions and strategies)
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Conference Location Information
The Hyatt, Hilton, and Hotel Indigo are ready for your reservations.
From the conference anchor to our 2 overflow hotels, you can find one that suits you (and your points).
Hyatt Regency, Atlanta, GA for $205 a night! Conference Hotel
This hotel sell out – reserve early!
ATN has secured a room block at the Hyatt Regency (where the conference will be) for $205/night. Attendees are encouraged to make reservations early as this block will likely sell out. Full prices at this, and surrounding hotels will be significantly higher at conference time.
Overflow Hotels (2)
Hilton Atlanta, 255 Courtland St. NE, Atlanta $205 a night
ATN has secured a room block at the Hilton Atlanta for $205/night. Full prices at this, and surrounding hotels will be significantly higher.
Hotel Indigo, 230 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta $219 a night
“An Artfully Inspired Downtown Atlanta Hotel”
Nestled within the iconic 230 Peachtree Center are the spectacular designs of famed Atlanta-born architect John Portman. Embodying modern sophistication and urban charm, Hotel Indigo Atlanta Downtown is the crown jewel in Portman’s design. Steps from the MARTA Station give easy access to renowned attractions like the World of Coca-Cola, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and Centennial Park. Spend the day exploring Atlanta and return for a delicious dinner at our acclaimed onsite restaurant, The Drafting Table Cocktails and Kitchen. Host meetings and social events in our venues. Enjoy premium amenities like our 24-hour Fitness Center, business center, and free Wi-Fi. Comfort, convenience, and Southern hospitality merge in our downtown Atlanta hotel.
ATN has secured a room block at Hotel Indigo, Atlanta for $219/night. Full prices at this, and surrounding hotels will be significantly higher.
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