HFA LIVE

October 27-29, 2026

3

days, 3 keynotes

40+

breakout and networking sessions

HFA Families

are invited to join!

Register here

HFA LIVE Testimonials

HFA LIVE Attendee

[I am] leaving the conference feeling more proud of the work we do and how we all are making the difference.

HFA LIVE Attendee

I truly felt like I was walking into a conference arena when I logged in. It was AMAZING!!

HFA LIVE Attendee

I loved all the information that I received during the virtual sessions. There were many different takeaways that I can’t put it all in words. I do know that I wouldn’t get to attend if it wasn’t virtual.

Your HFA LIVE Experience

For HFA Sites and Staff

This is for your whole team!

Direct Service Staff, Supervisors, Program Managers, and State Leaders. This is for you! There will be content, networking opportunities, and FUN for everyone.

Staff Registration

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For HFA Families

HFA LIVE will also feature parent- and family-focused content, giving families the chance to participate, be inspired, and deepen their HFA experience!

Registration for parents coming soon!

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Registration and Pricing

Early Bird pricing has been extended through April 15, 2026!  Act now to get the full HFA Live experience at a discount.

$175

Early Bird Price

$200

Standard Price

FREE

For presenters and parents

"Register Everyone" Promotion

Get more out of HFA Live by registering your whole team!  Your team can benefit from the “register everyone” promotion if you:

  • Register all current HFA Staff members
  • Register new HFA staff members as they join the team between now and the conference

 

$10 in HFA merch

If all at your site register, we will give each registrant a $10 promo code to spend at the HFA online store!  This includes conference-specific items that will be added leading up to the conference dates

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Discussion Guides

Your site will receive keynote-specific discussion guides developed by the HFA National Office to use in supervision or in team meetings.  They will include discussion prompts and resources to ensure the HFA Live experience finds its way into work with families.

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Flexibility in Substitutions and Cancellations

Sites who “register everyone” will be able to substitute and cancel the registrations for staff who leave the site at no cost between now and the conference.

Keynote Presenters

Shayla Collins (Tuesday, Oct. 27)

Weaving our Stories with Mindfulness

Self-compassion and mindfulness strategies to support well-being and relationships, including in our work with children and families.

Mark Brackett, Ph.D (Wednesday, Oct. 28)

Dealing with Feeling

Honing our emotion regulation skills is vital to achieving success in all facets of our lives. Becoming curious explorers of our own and others’ emotions so they can enhance, rather than hinder our well-being and success in life.

Dipesh Navsaria, M.D. (Thursday, Oct. 29)

Early Relational Health

The critical importance of the first thousand days of life and the key role human relationships and interactions play in that time period. Broad policy and programmatic principles will provide a practical framework for those working with children and families.