NACG's 28th Annual Symposium on Children's Grief
June 4 – 6, 2025
in Kansas City, MO
Symposium Overview
The 28th National Symposium on Children’s Grief will take place on June 4 – 6, 2025, in Kansas City, MO.
Accepting Scholarship & Graduate Student Volunteer Applications
The NACG is pleased to offer a limited number of registration scholarships and graduate student volunteer opportunities for the 2025 National Symposium on Children’s Grief in Kansas City, MO June 4-6. Scholarship applications are welcome from professionals who work directly with children who are grieving and volunteer applications are welcome from graduate students looking to enter the field of childhood bereavement. Applications must be received by December 13, 2024. No late applications will be reviewed. Applications are open to all.
Scholarship recipients and graduate student volunteers are responsible for all other costs associated with attending the event such as travel and lodging. Scholarship applications will be de-identified and will be reviewed by a committee who will make a decision on the awards.
New this year: One recipient will be selected to receive the Vicki Jay New Attendee Symposium Scholarship. This scholarship will provide a $1500 stipend in addition to a complimentary registration for a first time attendee. There are no additional application requirements, the recipient will be selected from those who apply.
Applicants will be notified via email within 5 weeks of the closing date for applications. Contact Megan.Lopez@childrengrieve.org for questions.
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About the Symposium
The National Alliance for Children’s Grief (NACG) Symposium is the longest-running and most comprehensive Childhood Bereavement Symposium offered in the United States. The NACG Symposium draws more than 500 children’s grief support professionals and volunteers from a variety of organizations throughout and outside the United States each year. Learn more about the history of the Symposium here.
The annual NACG Symposium offers participants the opportunity to learn of the latest research and clinical developments in working with children and teens who are grieving; enhance skills and knowledge to deliver state-of-the-art services to these children and adolescents; engage in dialogue with colleagues, clinicians, researchers, and other grief support professionals to exchange ideas, information, and clinical expertise.
The symposium offers varied workshops and poster presentations on topics important to children’s grief issues, program development, non-profit administration, activities, fundraising, grief support models, and more.
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Quick Details:
Date: June 4 – 6, 2025
Registration is expected to open January 15, 2025. Please check back for registration link or sign up for email updates below.
Early Bird Registration:
Ends February 14, 2025
Members: $480
Non-Members: $550
Student Registration: $240
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General Registration:
Ends April 21, 2025
Members: $550
Non-Members: $620
Student Registration: $240
Late Registration:
Ends May 21, 2025
Members: $600
Non-Members: $670
Location:
Kansas City Marriott Downtown
200 West 12th Street
Kansas City, MO 64105
“This symposium was not only informative and inspirational, but life-changing as well. I made new friends, colleagues, and business contacts, and hope to maintain these relationships over the years.”
ADA STATEMENT: ADA accommodations will be made in accordance with the law. If you require ADA accommodations, please indicate what your needs are at the time of registration. We cannot ensure the availability of appropriate accommodations without prior notifications.
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT: Conference activities and programs are offered to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in the provision of educational programs and services or employment opportunities and benefits.