About this Event
2027 Trauma-Informed, Relationship-Focused Conference
Relate. Restore. Rebuild.
Join us March 3–4, 2027, for Chaddock's annual —two days of learning, connection, and practical strategies for professionals who support children and families.
Whether you're an educator, social worker, therapist, family coordinator, case worker, administrator, or other helping professional, the TIRF Conference is an opportunity to relate, restore, and rebuild as we explore trauma-informed and relationship-focused approaches that can be put into practice in your work and organization.
🔎 What to Expect
- Two full days of professional learning and connection
- Engaging keynote and breakout sessions
- Practical strategies and resources you can take back to your work
- Opportunities to connect with fellow professionals and exhibitors
- Built-in self-care opportunities and extended breaks
- Continuing Education (CEs) available for social workers and counselors at no additional cost
- Light breakfast, lunch, and refreshments included with registration both days
📅Event Details
Wednesday & Thursday, March 3–4, 2027
📍 Dr. Debbie Reed Center for Excellence at Chaddock
205 S. 24th Street, Quincy, Illinois
Registration will open at 8:00 AM on Wednesday, March 3.
Early Bird Registration
Register early and save!
Early Bird Registration: $225 through December 31, 2026
Regular Registration: $275 beginning January 1, 2027
2027 Speakers & Conference Schedule — Coming Soon!
We're building an exciting lineup for 2027! Speaker announcements, session information, and the full conference schedule will be added as details are finalized.
Register now to take advantage of Early Bird pricing, and watch for more conference updates in the months ahead.
2027 KEYNOTE SPEAKERS & SCHEDULE-Coming Soon!
COURSE COMPLETION & CE (CONTINUING EDUCATION) INFORMATION:
Participants must attend each session for the entire session to receive credit. Partial credit will not be issued. Participants will need to also complete the digital self-attestation and evaluation for each keynote and breakout session attended and must also complete the overall conference evaluation to earn CE credit. Certificates of credit will be emailed within 30 business days of completion.
- CE credit is offered for social workers and counselors only.
- Participants from other disciplines are welcome and may request a certificate of attendance for their records.
SOCIAL WORKERS
Chaddock Attachment and Trauma Services, #1825, formerly The Knowledge Center at Chaddock, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 07/28/2026 – 07/28/2029. Social workers participating in this conference can receive up to 8.5 continuing education credits.
- See the Conference Brochure for which sessions are offered for ACE credit.
COUNSELORS
Chaddock Attachment and Trauma Services has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7252. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Chaddock Attachment and Trauma Services is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
- Up to 8.5 CE credit hours are available for this conference for Professional Counselors.
PLEASE NOTE
Licensing Boards change regulations often and while we attempt to stay abreast of their most recent changes, if you have questions or concerns about this course meeting your specific board’s approval, we recommend you contact your board directly to obtain a ruling.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Available for each session upon request.
FOR QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, OR TO REQUEST SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS
Mailing address: Chaddock Attachment and Trauma Services, 205 S. 24th Street, Quincy, IL 62301
Phone: 217-222-0034
Email: [email protected]
Website address: https://www.chaddock.org/
Chaddock Attachment and Trauma Services will respond to grievances in a reasonable, ethical and timely manner. Grievances may be submitted by course participants to [email protected]. For our complete Grievance procedure email [email protected].
REFUNDS AND CANCELLATIONS
For a full refund, cancellations must be received 30 business days prior to the start date of the training. Cancellations received 14 business days prior to the start date of the training are entitled to a 50% refund. Cancellations received less than 7 business days prior to the start date are not entitled to a refund. If a training/event is canceled by Chaddock Attachment and Trauma Services, a full refund will be provided.
We reserve the right to cancel any training course, virtual or live, for any reason. We reserve the right to cancel any training course, virtual or live, for any reason. Notice will be provided with the option to reschedule for a future course date if available or to receive a full refund of registration fees if Chaddock Attachment and Trauma Services cancels a training program. Chaddock Attachment and Trauma Services is not responsible for any expenses (including travel) incurred by registrants if a training program is canceled or you are otherwise unable to attend.
To request a cancellation contact Kelly Green, Data & Outcomes Manager, Chaddock Attachment and Trauma Services, 205 S. 24th St, Quincy, IL 62301; email: [email protected]; phone: 217-222-0034 ext. 477.
Event venue & nearby stays
The Dr. Debbie Reed Center for Excellence, Chaddock, Quincy, United States
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