Like the big Texas sky, the opportunities to work together are endless, and our hopes for a better tomorrow are brighter than the stars at night.

In keeping with this year’s theme, Partners in Hope — Working Together for a Brighter Tomorrow, the Association realizes the importance of partnerships and cooperation in meeting the challenges we all face. “Partnering” may involve formal collaborations, or it may simply consist of openly sharing information with one another.

We welcome you to the 24th Annual Conference. There are presentations and workshops designed to help practitioners, managers, administrators, fundraisers, insurers, and other professionals involved in human services. We trust you will enjoy your experience and are ready to help you maximize the value of this event for you.

 About Our Keynote

“Violence & Families: Systemic Approaches to Prevention & Treatment” will discuss the internal and external manifestations of violence plaguing families. The magnitude and complexity of the violence facing families often leave human service professionals feeling overwhelmed, ill-prepared, and hopeless. When this occurs, providers are at risk of becoming one more symptom of the problem. This keynote will explore the systemic relationship between micro and macro levels of manifestations of violence and how they interact to effect the health and well-being of families.