Join our Community of Practice....

The NAA National 2026 Conference will be held on April 27-28, 2026 in Boston, MA. 

We are eager and excited to bring the adoption and permanency community together again to “Advocate for Permanence and Advance Effective Strategies for the Future” which happens to also be our conference theme! 

There are many effective strategies to support permanence and increase family connections for the children, youth, and families we serve. Mark your calendar for April 27 - 28, 2026 to attend as a participant and/or a presenter of a best practice. 

Call for Workshops...

To submit an effective strategy for consideration, please complete the submission form. Our peer review panel is seeking effective strategies around the following themes: 

• Effective Permanency Practices with Kin
• Effective Permanency Practices for partnering with Youth with Complex Needs
• Effective Post-Permanency Practices for Birth, Foster and Adoptive Families and Adoptees
• Emerging Leaders Best Practices

SUBMIT WORKSHOP PROPOSAL  

About our host hotel...

NAA has a tradition of hosting our National Conference in premier, fun, unique, and walkable locations. The 2026 National Conference continues our tradition! 

The 2026 National Conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency Boston, in the heart of downtown Boston, MA. 

Hyatt Regency Boston

1 Ave de Lafayette, Boston, MA 02111

Experience the best of Boston, Massachusetts when you stay at the Hyatt Regency Boston downtown hotel. The host hotel is centrally located in a walkable downtown location with direct access to the MBTA train. The Hyatt Regency Boston is also near the Theater District, where you can see a show, shop at Downtown Crossing or explore cultural neighborhoods. 

NAA has secured a housing block at the Hyatt Regency Boston to accommodate registered attendees at a discounted rate. 

To learn more about our conference, please review our FAQ.