Wyoming Joint Symposium on Children and Youth

07/01/2026

📣 Applications for the 2027 WyoJSCY Planning Committee are officially OPEN!

Help shape the future of the Wyoming Joint Symposium on Children & Youth by joining a team of passionate professionals dedicated to improving outcomes for children, youth, and families across our state.

As a committee member, you'll have the opportunity to:
✨ Collaborate with professionals from across Wyoming
✨ Help plan educational sessions, speakers, and networking opportunities
✨ Share your ideas and expertise
✨ Make a lasting impact

Whether you've attended the symposium for years or are looking to get involved for the first time, we'd love to have you on the team!

🔗 Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfL5N0LXpBjUlhOvSP4p2qYJ11amApue5_aIJSnFIAjId_b8g/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=102364460880505059673

Or simply scan the QR code in the graphic.

We look forward to working with you to make the 2027 Wyoming Joint Symposium on Children & Youth our best one yet!

06/11/2026

🎉 GIVEAWAY WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT! 🎉

We did it — 400 followers! 🎉

Thank you to everyone who has followed, shared, liked, and supported the Wyoming Joint Symposium on Children and Youth. Your support helps us continue spreading awareness, sharing resources, and building connections across Wyoming.

And now, it’s time to announce our 400-follower giveaway winner…

☕💙 Congratulations, DaNece Day !💙☕

DaNece, please email us at [email protected] and let us know how you’d like to receive your custom WYOJSCY mug!

We are so grateful for this amazing community and can’t wait to continue growing with all of you. Stay tuned for future updates, announcements, and opportunities to engage with WYOJSCY!

🎁 And because we’re having so much fun, we’ll be doing another giveaway when we reach 450 followers! Keep inviting your friends, sharing our page, and helping us spread the word. The sooner we reach 450, the sooner we’ll draw another winner!

Thank you for being part of our mission to support Wyoming’s children, youth, and families. 💙

06/11/2026

We are participating in the Wyoming Joint Symposium on Children and Youth today and tomorrow, where we look forward to collaborating with child welfare professionals and enhancing our knowledge to better serve families. Wyoming Joint Symposium on Children and Youth

06/11/2026

A witch casting a spell or simply an enthusiastic presenter?! Thanks to Terri from Uprising for snapping this pic of my session at the Wyoming Joint Symposium on Children and Youth . It was a phenomenal day of learning, and I’m grateful for the opportunity I have to talk with so many people making positive impact in our communities! I’m looking forward to more of the same tomorrow. If you’d like to see where I’ll be next, find a 🔗 in the comments sharing my schedule.

06/11/2026

This week, WCADVSA staff had the opportunity to participate in the Wyoming Joint Symposium on Children and Youth, bringing together professionals from across the state who are committed to supporting survivors and strengthening coordinated responses to violence, abuse, and trauma.

Our Rural Coordination Specialist and DOJ Representative connected with attendees at the WCADVSA resource table, and our Policy & Systems Coordinator shared her expertise as a conference presenter.

We're grateful for opportunities like this to collaborate, learn, and build partnerships that help improve services and outcomes for survivors across Wyoming.

06/08/2026

💛 Yellow Sponsor Spotlight!

We’re proud to recognize Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County as a Yellow Sponsor of the 2026 Wyoming Joint Symposium on Children and Youth.

Serving southwest Wyoming, Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County is committed to improving the health and well-being of individuals and families through quality healthcare, community partnerships, and compassionate care. Their support helps make it possible for professionals, caregivers, advocates, and community members from across Wyoming to come together to learn, collaborate, and strengthen outcomes for children and youth.

Thank you, Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, for investing in Wyoming’s children, families, and communities.

📍 Learn more about Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County:
Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County

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06/02/2026

📚 Explore Sessions at the 2026 Wyoming Joint Symposium on Children and Youth 📚

The 2026 Wyoming Joint Symposium on Children and Youth will bring together professionals from across Wyoming for engaging sessions focused on strengthening systems, supporting healing, and improving outcomes for children and families.

From child advocacy and prevention to trauma-informed care, justice, behavioral health, healthcare, and cross-system collaboration, this year’s session lineup offers opportunities to learn from experts, gain practical tools, and connect with professionals dedicated to supporting children and youth.

Whether you work or volunteer in child advocacy, education, healthcare, victim services, behavioral health, law enforcement, or family support services, there is something for everyone.

Take a look at this year’s sessions and start planning your symposium experience:

https://www.wyojscy.com/team-4-1

📍 Casper, Wyoming
📅 June 9–10, 2026

Best Interest or Best Guess? Why Evidence Must Guide Child Welfare Decisions Ethics, Evidence, and Decision-Making in Family Court

06/01/2026

✨ Meet Our 2026 Keynote Speakers ✨

The 2026 Wyoming Joint Symposium on Children and Youth is honored to welcome two powerful keynote presenters bringing real-world experience, insight, and perspectives from the front lines of child protection and investigations.

On Tuesday, June 9, Detective Michael Collazo will present The Covenant School Tragedy: The Nashville Mass Shooting Event from the Officer’s Perspective — offering firsthand insight into one of the most devastating events impacting children and communities in recent years.

On Wednesday, June 10, Detective Sergeant Jeff A. Udvarhelyi will present Solving the Series – The Case of the Creeper, a case study highlighting investigative strategy and the work behind solving complex crimes.

These keynote sessions reflect WYOJSCY’s commitment to multidisciplinary learning, meaningful conversations, and equipping professionals with knowledge that strengthens systems and supports children, youth, and families across Wyoming.

📍 Casper, Wyoming
📅 June 9–10, 2026

Learn more: WYOJSCY Keynote Speakers

05/29/2026

✨ Last Chance Vendor Pricing – Don’t Miss Out! ✨

Join professionals from across Wyoming at the 2026 Wyoming Joint Symposium on Children and Youth in Casper, Wyoming | June 9–10, 2026 and connect with leaders working to prevent child abuse and neglect, strengthen families, support healing, and improve outcomes for children and youth.

Vendor tables are a great opportunity to:

✔ Share resources
✔ Build meaningful partnerships
✔ Increase visibility for your organization
✔ Connect with professionals across child advocacy, law enforcement, victim services, healthcare, education, behavioral health, and community organizations

Whether your organization serves children, families, caregivers, or the professionals supporting them, we invite you to join us.

⏰ Last chance vendor pricing is happening now!

Reserve your space or learn more:

https://www.wyojscy.com/exhibitors