Operations researchers and child welfare professionals are invited to Cornell University on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, for the 3rd Annual Child Welfare Operations Symposium. Watch a recap of a previous event on YouTube.
Confirmed practitioner participants include leaders from Allegheny County, Adoption-Share, Gemma Services, and Children's Advocacy Centers. Together, we will explore the theme "New Challenges, New Opportunities" through discussion-focused roundtable sessions on:
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Strengthening Families and Support Systems
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Navigating Workforce and Organizational Challenges
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Facing External Pressures, Leveraging New Tools
The symposium runs from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Statler Hall on Cornell's Ithaca campus. Attendees are also invited to a casual networking reception on Monday, October 13. Meals will be provided. Attendees are responsible for travel and lodging. Reserve a room at the Statler Hotel with Group Code CWS25.
There is no registration fee, but space is limited. Register here.
For questions, please contact the conference chair, Vince Slaugh (vslaugh@cornell.edu). We look forward to building connections and exploring impactful opportunities together.
Organizing Committee
Vince Slaugh (Chair), Cornell University
Alan Scheller-Wolf, Carnegie Mellon University
Andrew Trapp, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
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Vincent Slaugh
Assistant Professor
Cornell University
Ithaca NY
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