Registration: Hosted by the Connecticut Children's Alliance, the 8th Annual Response Through Recovery Conference brings together professionals from law enforcement, child protective services, legal services, social work, mental health, education, forensic interviewing, healthcare and Children's Advocacy Centers. Over two days, attendees will learn, connect and strengthen the multidisciplinary response to child abuse and exploitation across Connecticut.
To support nationally recognized speakers and continue providing a high-quality conference experience, CCA will charge a nominal registration fee for the 2026 conference.
Response Through Recovery brings together professionals working across child abuse prevention, investigation, intervention and recovery for two days of multidisciplinary training, collaboration and shared learning.
Hosted by the Connecticut Children's Alliance, the conference has trained more than 20,000 professionals since its launch and continues to provide practical tools, resources and connections that strengthen the work happening in communities across Connecticut.
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Christina Meredith is a nationally sought-after speaker, author, foster care advocate, and U.S. Army officer whose extraordinary journey from abuse, foster care, poverty, and homelessness to a life of leadership and service is a powerful testament to hope and resilience. Through her memoir, CinderGirl: My Journey Out of the Ashes to a Life of Hope, and her work advocating for vulnerable children and families, Christina inspires audiences to see beyond circumstance and recognize the possibility of change. Her message of perseverance, purpose, and the transformative power of support offers a deeply meaningful perspective on creating brighter futures for children, families, and communities.
Meet Christina →Meet some of the professionals, advocates and experts presenting at this year's conference.
Explore more than 45+ sessions covering multidisciplinary response, child abuse prevention, human trafficking, professional wellness and more.
A beginning-level introduction to labor trafficking, covering key definitions, common signs, and trauma-informed response.
An interactive mock trial based on a real-world child abuse investigation, built for testifying professionals.
Challenges common assumptions about burnout and builds personalized strategies for sustaining this work long-term.
Explore the full September 9–10 schedule, including keynote presentations, breakout sessions and networking opportunities.
Recognize a colleague whose work is strengthening the response to child abuse across Connecticut.
Submit a Nomination →Support RTR 2026 and connect your organization with more than 900 professionals from across Connecticut and beyond.
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Help for Kids – The Exchange Club Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse of Southern Connecticut strengthens families and promotes the safety and well-being of children throughout Fairfield County. Through programs including home visiting, parenting and fatherhood education, reproductive and perinatal services, and our Diaper Distribution Program, we provide families with the resources, guidance, and support they need to thrive and break cycles of abuse and neglect. By empowering parents and supporting children, we help build stronger families, prevent child abuse and neglect, and create brighter futures for those in our community!
We welcome sponsorships of any amount. Your support is greatly appreciated and your partnership will be acknowledged in our program booklet and video screens throughout the conference.
Response Through Recovery is made possible through the generous support of the Connecticut Health Foundation, advancing healthier communities across Connecticut.
A special thank you to the Governor's Taskforce on Justice for Abused Children for their ongoing support and collaboration toward the Response through Recovery Conference.
