Welcome to the 26th International Families and Fathers Conference: Building Bridges
April 8-10, 2025
Hilton Los Angeles Airport Hotel
5711 West Century Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90045

Conference Registration Form Here

 

We are excited to announce the 26th International Families and Fathers Conference, Building Bridges, taking place from April 8-10, 2025, at the Hilton Los Angeles Airport Hotel. This annual conference brings together leading experts, practitioners, and advocates from around the world to share knowledge, strategies, and insights to strengthen families and elevate fathers' role in our communities.

2025 Conference Registration and Fees
Register now for early-bird access to this transformative event. Your registration fee covers all sessions, workshops, meals, and networking opportunities. Don’t miss your chance to be part of an inspiring experience designed to foster collaboration, education, and positive change. Register Here

Hilton Los Angeles Airport Hotel: Booking Link
Secure your hotel accommodations today with our special Hilton Los Angeles Airport Hotel conference rate. The Hilton conveniently located near Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), offers a range of amenities and a comfortable space to unwind after a full day of learning and networking.

Conference Agenda Page
Stay tuned for any updates to our detailed conference agenda, packed with engaging sessions, interactive workshops, and inspiring keynote speakers. You will have the opportunity to learn from thought leaders in the fields of family services, mental health, fatherhood, and community development.

Meet the Conference Speakers
We are thrilled to introduce our lineup of expert speakers who will lead sessions, share research, and inspire action throughout the conference. These distinguished individuals are passionate advocates and experts committed to advancing the well-being of families and children. Learn more about the diverse and impactful voices shaping this event.

26th International Families and Fathers Conference: Exhibitor Prospectus Page

Join us in Los Angeles for this groundbreaking conference as we build bridges to stronger families and communities. We look forward to connecting with you at the 26th International Families and Fathers Conference!

For more details, please check our website regularly for updates on the conference agenda, speakers, and registration.

 

The theme for the 2025 conference is "Building Bridges," which will take place at the Hilton Los Angeles Airport Hotel, located at 5711 W Century BLVD, Los Angeles, CA 90045. The conference aims to provide workshops and specialty training programs for parents, professionals, practitioners, educators, leaders, and more. Over 50 in-person workshop sessions will be held, and every breakout will have workshops or specialty training programs.

The conference strands include Engaging Parents in The Classroom, Fatherhood Program Curriculums and Models, Foster Care and Child Welfare, Health and Mental Health, Practitioner Engaging Parents, Research Related Work with Fathers and Families, Working with Fathers in the Justice Systems, and Youth and Young Parents.

Collaboration is the key to success, and the conference is collaborating with many talented individuals to host real-time roundtable sessions to enhance professional and parent development engagement strategies. The feedback to move the Men2Men and Women2Women Cafe sessions to the first evening is essential to increase opportunities to network on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.

Diversity is the best word to describe the international conference. Attendees represent diverse professional fields, such as child welfare, early childhood, marriage and family therapists, social work, criminal justice, psychologists, educators, counselors, family service workers, fatherhood practitioners, public policy, and foundations. The diversity of attendees' ages ranges from teens to our eldest attendee, who is 104 years old!

In 2024, we had the honor of hosting attendees from Canada, Scotland, England, Ghana, South Africa, Australia, and throughout the United States. The diversity of culture is progressive at this international event. One final theme of our conference is the sense of bonding. We have a platform that has forged friendships, professional colleagues, resources, and a deep understanding of community, all seeking to help others. Building Bridges 2025 is waiting for you!

The conference is not just for men or fathers only. It is one of the more diverse events, not just by gender, but by the diversity of backgrounds. The FFCA is honored to host researchers, elected policy-makers, and CEOs of for-profit ventures and blend with nonprofits, interfaith, and local to national government attendees. About 90% of attendees work helping mothers and fathers, oversee programs working with children and families, and ensure staff gets valued professional development support for continuous quality improvement. Most seek ways to enhance approaches towards fathers and make a difference in the lives of children, parents, families, and communities.

The conference is engaging because it is entirely live and in real-time. In 2025, the conference will focus on in-person attendees. We will host three workshops and general sessions as hybrid options to go with the fifteen workshops daily.

I remain at your service... Me quedo a su servicio,

Dr. James C. Rodríguez, M​​SW
President & Chief Executive Officer
Fathers and Families Coalition of America