NACBH 2022 Public Policy Conference 

Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill
525 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001

NACBH’s annual Public Policy Conference gathers leaders in children’s behavioral health for a focused dialogue with key Congressional and federal representatives and colleague organizations.

Held July 19-21 in Washington, D.C., the NACBH 2022 Public Policy Conference will provide a preview of anticipated new and amended programs, reauthorizations and FY 2023 appropriations.

  • All committees of jurisdiction have held multiple hearings this year and important mental health legislation is being written now. The House Energy & Commerce package is expected out in May, the Senate HELP Committee’s in June, and Senate Finance should be wrapping up just as we are meeting in July. 
  • On the child welfare side, a reauthorization bill for the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act was introduced last year, and the House Ways & Means Committee is working on updates now.  Among the CAPTA amendments, reauthorization is expected to shift IV-E reimbursement further towards prevention and away from group care.

About the Program

NACBH is delighted to welcome the talented leadership team of Center Road Solutions to provide a timely primer on how you can effectively advocate with Congress while in-person access to Capitol Hill remains limited.  Managing Principal Katrina Velasquez, Esq., M.A., and Vice President Allison Ivie, M.P.P., M.A., will join us to help shape your post-conference contacts with both Washington and district staff going forward.  A snapshot of what they achieved in the second year of the pandemic alone is testament to their access and tenacity. 

Also on the program will be Family First implementation and upstream opportunities for children’s behavioral health and child welfare providers – prevention, early intervention, crisis and community-based services – funded by COVID relief and FY 2022 appropriations.

NACBH is known for creating an open forum to have forthright discussions with key leaders and policymakers.  Please join us to contribute your expertise and perspective to the conversation!

Register Now

 

NACBH Member            Early Bird Registration
(Before June 1)		   Regular Registration
(After June 1)
        $545       $645
         
Nonmember        Early Bird Registration
(Before June 1)		   Regular Registration
(After June 1)
    $695   $795

 

Preliminary Schedule (tentative)
Tuesday, July 19           Program: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Reception: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Wednesday, July 20      Program: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday, July 21          Program:  8:00 am - 10:30 am

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