Children’s Network to host 40th annual conference – Welcome to San Bernardino County

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San Bernardino County Children’s Network celebrates 40 years of strengthening families and communities at its annual conference Sept. 2-3.

San Bernardino County Children’s Network will host its 40th annual conference from Sept. 2-3 at the Ontario Convention Center, featuring keynote speakers Lori Poland, co-founder of the National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect (EndCAN), and Ryan Stream, TEDx speaker and best-selling author.

Poland became an inspiration after her abduction at the age of three drew national media attention. She leads advocates internationally in working to improve the lives of survivors and families impacted by harm. As a speaker, Poland moves audiences large and small through compassion, hope and honest conversation about leadership in trauma and the opportunity for transcendence post-hardship.

Stream is a TEDx speaker, bestselling author, award-winning musician, two-time war veteran and entrepreneur who has shared his message of resilience and leadership on more than 500 stages across 32 states. Drawing from his experiences overcoming adversity, addiction, trauma and military service, Stream inspires audiences to lead with purpose, overcome challenges and build resilience.

Children’s Network 40^th annual conference is the Inland Empire’s premier training conference for professionals in social work, mental health, juvenile justice, child development and child welfare fields. The conference will feature more than 50 workshops and over 70 vendors.

“We’re proud to announce the 40th annual Children’s Network Conference,” said Children’s Network Officer Ashley Brooksher. “For four decades, this conference has brought together professionals and community partners to share knowledge, strengthen collaboration and advance the well-being of children and families. This year’s two-day conference will feature dynamic speakers, evidence-based practices and specialized workshops, including parent and youth tracks designed to support families directly. We invite professionals and community members to join us for this milestone event and be part of building stronger, healthier communities.”

The conference will take place on Sept. 2 and 3 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ontario Convention Center, located at 2000 E. Convention Center Way in Ontario. To register, please visit the Children’s Network event page.

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