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14th Annual Commonwealth of Virginia CSA Conference - The Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center - Roanoke, Virginia - October 15-16, 2025

14th Annual Commonwealth of Virginia CSA Conference
The Office of Children's Services is seeking proposals to provide training sessions of 90 minutes in duration for the 14th Annual Commonwealth of Virginia CSA Conference. This event will take place at The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center for on October 15-16, 2025. Presentations may relate to conference theme "Elevating Youth Voices: Stepping Into the Future", and focus on topics such as:
  • Local CSA Program Spotlight
  • Self-Care
  • Service innovations/Evidence Based Programs
  • Evidence based practices
  • Family-driven Practices
  • Leadership Skills

All proposals are due by July 15, 2025 and must be submitted to csa.annualconference@csa.virginia.gov. Proposal acceptances will be sent out by August 4, 2025 by OCS.

Please contact csa.annualconference@csa.virginia.gov if you have any questions!

Download the application here!

Keynote Speaker

Photo of Keynote Speaker Melvin Roy

Melvin Roy is a nationally recognized youth advocate, speaker, and founder whose journey from the foster care system to leadership and public service has inspired audiences across the country. A proud Virginian and alumnus of the foster care system, Melvin has devoted his life to centering lived experience and reshaping systems to better serve young people.

Known for his unique blend of policy expertise, lived experience, and faith-driven purpose, Melvin brings powerful insight and heartfelt inspiration to every room he enters. As keynote speaker for the 14th Annual Commonwealth of Virginia CSA Conference—"Elevating Youth Voices: Stepping Into the Future"—Melvin invites us to reimagine what’s possible when we not only listen to youth, but trust them to lead.

Read his full bio here.

 

Pre-Conference Session

 Tuesday, October 14, 2025

 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Information Coming Soon

 Wednesday, October 15, 2025

 10:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

Information Coming August 2025

 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Information Coming August 2025

 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Information Coming August 2025

 Thursday, October 16, 2025

 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Information Coming August 2025

 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Information Coming August 2025


CONTACT: Liz Fillman, Virginia Tech Richmond Center
Email: lfillman@vt.edu