Become a
Sponsor

Sponsorship is more than writing a check — it's trust, presence, and showing up for the work. Partner with California's largest gathering of child and family welfare professionals and help bring visibility to the issues that shape every family's future in this state.

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By the Numbers

Your Audience, In Focus

The conference draws the practitioners, clinicians, executives, and advocates who shape policy and drive organizational change across the state.

750+

Attendees

200+

Organizations

72%

Director+

CA Counties

The Audience

Every Sector
At the Table

The conference unites leaders, professionals, and advocates across child welfare, juvenile justice, mental health, education, and public policy — bridging the critical gap between policy and practice. Your sponsorship reaches all of it.

Adoption Services Behavioral Health Child Welfare Early Childhood Education & Special Education Family Focused Agencies Juvenile Justice Local & State Representatives Prevention Services Residential Programs School-Based Mental Health Substance Use Prevention & Treatment CSEC / LGBTQ+ / Culturally Specific Programs Transitional Housing (TAY 18–25) Wraparound Services

Why Partner With Us

Five Reasons to Sponsor

01 Reason One

Gain

Visibility and increased brand awareness across California's child and family welfare network — in an industry where relationships matter and trust is earned over time.

02 Reason Two

Connect

With the leaders, clinicians, and policymakers developing impactful solutions for California's youth — the people who actually move the work forward.

03 Reason Three

Strengthen

Your brand presence among the professionals dedicated to serving systemically underserved children and families across the state.

04 Reason Four

Build

Lasting relationships across organizations, across sectors, and across all 58 California counties — connections that extend well beyond the three days of the conference.

05 Reason Five

Support

An environment that amplifies the voices of leaders advocating for a more just society — and demonstrates your commitment to social justice, racial equity, and accessible care for California's children and families.

Stronger Together conference sessions and community engagement

Stronger Together 2026

Sponsorship Levels

Choose Your Level

All packages include at least one six-foot table and two chairs. Platinum and Elite booths have a larger footprint. Every tier receives exhibitor presence, app listing, and recognition before, during, and after the conference.

Sold Out

Platinum

Premier

1st Right of Refusal Exercised

Premier exhibit space & top app placement
Prominent logo on signage
6 onsite registrations
Introduce 6 breakout sessions
Pre/post attendee list
3 sponsored youth registrations
Logo on conference swag
Category exclusivity
1st right of refusal for 2027

Returns 2027

Elite

$12,000

Premium Availability

Preferred exhibit space & app placement
Large logo on signage
5 onsite registrations
Introduce 5 breakout sessions
Pre/post attendee list
2 sponsored youth registrations
Logo on conference swag

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Champion

$10,000

Limited Availability

Exhibit space & app listing
Medium logo on signage
4 onsite registrations
Introduce 3 breakout sessions
Pre/post attendee list
1 sponsored youth registration

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Advocate

$7,000

Open Availability

Exhibit space & app listing
Medium logo on signage
3 onsite registrations
Introduce 2 breakout sessions
Pre/post attendee list

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Partner

$4,500

Open Availability

Exhibit space & app listing
Small logo on signage
2 onsite registrations
Introduce 1 breakout session
Pre/post attendee list

Sponsor Now

Friend

$2,000

Open Availability

App listing
Small logo on signage

Sponsor Now

À La Carte

Sponsor Experience Add-Ons

Broaden your reach by adding to the full experience of the event. Any of the below items can be added to your sponsorship package — many offer exclusive rights.

Questions? Contact Corina Dubon at cdubon@cacfs.org

Presence & Brand

App Sponsor 1 Available

App home page banner — logo clickable to your website.

$5,000

Registration Sponsor 1 Available

Logo on strategically placed signage throughout the registration area.

$4,000

Lanyards Sold Out

Logo alongside CA Alliance / Catalyst Center on every attendee's lanyard.

$4,000

Logo on Welcome Arch Sold Out

Logo on (1) branded arch in a prime area welcoming attendees.

$4,000

Wi-Fi Sponsor 1 Available

Branding on Wi-Fi login screens and signage throughout the event.

$3,000

Charging Station 1 Available

Branded charging stations placed throughout the event space.

$2,500

Food & Beverage

Breakfast Sponsor 4 Available

Logo on signage strategically placed throughout breakfast areas.

$1,500

Lunch Sponsor 4 Available

Logo on signage strategically placed throughout lunch areas.

$1,500

Coffee Break Sponsor 8 Available

Logo on signage in the snack / coffee area for one break.

$1,500

Experience & Engagement

Board Reception 1 Available

Provide 2-minute remarks to board members during the reception.

$5,000

Wellness Sponsor (Yoga) 1 Available

Sponsor yoga and wellness breaks for attendees.

$5,000

Headshot Sponsor 1 Available

Sponsor logo at a professional headshot station with an outreach table.

$4,500

Wellness Sponsor (Dogs) 1 Available

Sponsor a dog relaxation area for attendee stress relief.

$4,000

Welcome Reception 1 Available

Logo included throughout the welcome reception area.

$1,500

Youth Scholarship 5 Available

Sponsor families and youth registrations for the conference.

$2,500

Speaker Introduction 5 Available

Introduce 2 breakout sessions to attendees on the main program.

$1,000

Offsite Event (Coming Soon) Sold Out

Offsite experience for conference attendees is in development.

TBD

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From Our Partners

What Sponsors Say

Sponsorship is more than writing a check. It's trust. It's showing up. It's being present. I'm grateful to the California Alliance for creating space for real connection in an industry where the work is hard. And I'm proud that through Nava, we get to be part of that community, consistently, through the good and the tough moments.

Merrell Botello

Partner — Nava Benefits

Being a CARF International sponsor and exhibitor at the California Alliance of Child and Family Services annual conference strengthens our connections with organizations focused on providing high-quality services and outcomes for children and families. It's an invaluable opportunity to build relationships, foster strategic partnerships, and demonstrate CARF's commitment to supporting organizational excellence.

Theresa Lindberg

Child & Youth Services — CARF International

Ready to
Partner Up?

View the full sponsorship packet for detailed benefits, deadlines, and custom partnership options — or reach out directly. Exclusive tiers sell out early; secure your level before the window closes.

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Let's Talk

Have questions about sponsorship levels, add-on opportunities, or a custom partnership that isn't listed? Reach out directly — we'd love to find the right fit for your organization.

Corina Dubon

VP of Membership and Outreach

cdubon@cacfs.org

Become aSponsor

Your Audience, In Focus

Every SectorAt the Table

Five Reasons to Sponsor

Gain

Connect

Strengthen

Build

Support

Choose Your Level

Sponsor Experience Add-Ons

What Sponsors Say

Ready toPartner Up?

Let's Talk

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Sponsor

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