The Road to the 2025 Policy Forum

The Road to the 2025 Policy Forum

Author: NCSEA January 15, 2025 Duration: 33:40

We're gearing up for the 2025 NCSEA Policy Forum, happening January 30th - February 1st in Washington, D.C., where child support professionals will come together to tackle key issues shaping our field.  🎤 In our latest podcast episode, Katie Kenney, Senior Manager for Professional Development at NCSEA, gave us a sneak peek at what’s in store! From thought-provoking discussions on holistic changes in child support policy to the debut of the Roman Forum of Child Support, this year’s conference promises to be insightful, interactive, and impactful.

đź“… ICYMI: Registration is still open for virtual attendees until January 27th! Visit ncsea.org for details.

💡 What are you most excited about at #NCSEA2025? Drop your thoughts in the comments! ⬇️


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