TNOYS’ 41st Annual Conference takes place from Wednesday, June 5 through Friday, June 7, with pre-conference institutes on Tuesday, June 4.
Guided by the theme Bright Stars, Bold Futures, this year’s event features 40+ inspiring sessions that promise to launch youth and family services to brighter horizons! Click the program preview to see what’s in store:
Use the digital program preview in Whova to filter sessions by topic track and conference day, or search for specific sessions!
Keynote Speakers
Anna Runkle | Keynote Speaker
Anna Runkle, also known as “The Crappy Childhood Fairy,” leads a movement to help people recognize and heal trauma symptoms to change their lives — whether or not they have access to professional help. With almost a million subscribers to her online platforms, Anna teaches practical strategies and techniques she has used to recover from her own Childhood PTSD. Her approach includes simple, self-directed exercises to calm emotional triggers and neurological dysregulation, and to begin changing the self-defeating behaviors that are common for people who have lived much of their lives dysregulated. She is the author of the forthcoming book Re-Regulated: Set Your Life Free from Childhood PTSD and Change the Trauma-Driven Behaviors That Keep You Stuck, to be released in October 2024.
Kathy Givens | Keynote Speaker
A compelling voice for change, Kathy Givens is a dynamic public speaker dedicated to advancing social justice and inspiring resilience in communities worldwide. With a background rooted in advocacy, mentorship, service provision, and experiential knowledge of exploitation, Givens brings a unique perspective to the stage, drawing from her own journey of triumph over adversity. As an overcomer of human trafficking and gender-based violence, she intimately understands the transformative power of resilience, community, and leadership. She is committed to sharing this empowering message with audiences.
Di Ciruolo | Keynote Speaker
Di Ciruolo is a captivating author, dynamic speaker, and passionate justice advocate. Her latest book, Indomitable: A Foster Care Story, is a gripping memoir of her journey through the Massachusetts Foster Care System. Having grown up in the foster care system as a child with neurodiversity, Di possesses a unique perspective on the human experience which shapes her life’s work. Her unwavering passion lies in empowering others to break free from the shackles of guilt and self-harm that often accompany trauma and loss.
Schedule at a Glance
Tuesday, June 4: Pre-Conference Institutes & Early Check-In
Pre-Conference Institutes are full-day training sessions with 4 – 6 CEUs available per session. Choose from one of two options when you register:
- 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.: Motivational Interviewing Skills for CSEY Advocates
- 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.: Turning Down the Heat: Preventing Conflict & Counter-Aggression
Please note that Pre-Conference Institutes require a separate registration on the registration form. You may register for Pre-Conference Institutes in addition to regular conference registration or separately.
Early check-in for the full conference will also be available. Check in and pick up your badge between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Tuesday the 4th.
Wednesday, June 5: Full Conference Day 1
- 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.: Registration and Check-In
- 9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.: Welcome + Keynote
- 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: Workshops and Youth Programming
- 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.: Lunch on Your Own (Professionals)
- 12:10 p.m. – 1:10 p.m.: Youth Lunch
- 1:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.: Workshops, Youth Programming
- 3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.: Performance + Keynote (YALC Panel)
- 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.: Member Reception
Thursday, June 6: Full Conference Day 2
- 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.: Registration and Check-In
- 9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.: Keynote
- 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: Workshops and Youth Programming
- 12:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.: Luncheon & YALC Graduation
- 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.: Workshops
- 3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.: Workshops
Friday, June 7: Full Conference Day 3
- 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.: State Agency Stakeholder Breakfast (Open to TNOYS Members Only)
- 8:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.: Registration and Check-In
- 9:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.: Workshops
- 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Closing Keynote
Did you know? TNOYS members save up to $100 on each conference registration, along with other valuable benefits. Become a member today.
