ENTREPRENEURIAL SOLUTIONS TO CHILD WELFARE CHALLENGES
(National Conference 2005)
This inaugural conference, supported by Annie E. Casey Foundation and Casey Family Programs, explored the application of business and entrepreneurial strategies within child welfare. Many topics had never been discussed before in the context of the child welfare system. Participants explored new approaches, concepts and solutions to address the challenges facing child welfare today. The conference received overwhelming praise and 70% of participants reported that it exceeded expectations. Participants confirmed the importance of multidisciplinary forums where industry leaders explore ways to solve problems and bring innovations to scale. A commitment to reconvene the following year was confirmed.