• Youth at Risk Conference Mission Statement 
    The Youth at Risk (YAR) Conference strengthens and supports those dedicated to youth and families through accessible, high quality, continuing education and robust collaborative networking.
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    The 27th Annual Youth at Risk (YAR) Conference is scheduled for June 2, 2027, at Endicott College in Beverly, MA. Hosted by the YAR committee in collaboration with fiscal sponsor Pathways for Children, this annual event brings together professionals and volunteers dedicated to supporting youth facing adversity. The conference provides a platform for exploring strategies that foster resilience, growth, and positive outcomes for young people.

    We invite proposals for interactive workshops and panel discussions that will enhance the professional development of attendees in fields such as education, mental health, social work, juvenile justice, and community outreach. Submissions should align with the conference’s mission to empower service providers, offer skill-building opportunities, and highlight innovative approaches to the challenges youth face.

    We appreciate your interest in contributing to the 27th Annual Youth at Risk Conference. Your expertise and diverse perspectives are essential to making this event impactful. We look forward to receiving your proposal.

  • Key Information

    Submission Deadline: 5pm Friday, October 23rd, 2026

    Conference Date: June 2, 2027

    Location: Endicott College, Beverly, MA

    Review Process: All workshop proposals will be reviewed by our selection committee.

    Compensation: As the YAR Conference is organized by a non-profit, we are unable to offer monetary compensation to workshop presenters. However, approved presenters will receive complimentary tickets for themselves and one co-presenter. (Presenting at the conference also allows visibility which, in some cases, may lead to future-funded opportunities with community members.)

    Proposals reflecting diverse perspectives, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and lived experiences of youth are encouraged.

    Submission & Selection Criteria

    Priority Consideration: Proposals from professionals based in Massachusetts will be given priority consideration.

    Proposals should be relevant to the conference's mission of supporting youth.

    Presenters should focus on skill-building and solution-oriented approaches that attendees can implement within their own practices.

    Self-promotion and content primarily advertising your organization will not be accepted. We aim to provide material that can benefit a broad audience and foster implementation across different settings.

    Presenters are encouraged to provide resources (e.g., handouts, websites) that attendees can use for real-world applications.

    Workshops are encouraged to integrate interactive elements that promote audience participation and can be immediately applied in their work.

    2027 workshop times and length are as follows: 10:15 AM (90 minutes), 1:15 PM (90 minutes), 3:00 PM (60 minutes). 

    Technology provided: Laptop, Projector/Screen, Internet Access.

    Applicants will receive an update approximately 45 business days after the submission deadline, which is 5pm on Friday, October 23rd, 2026

    For any questions regarding the proposal form, please reach out to us at yar@pw4c.org.

    To submit your session proposal, please complete the form below.

     

  • Overview

  • Workshop information

  • Which topic area BEST describes your workshop? (Choose ONE only)*
  • Workshop Type (Choose ONE only)*
  • Level of presentation*
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  • Presenter #1: Contact Info and Experience

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • Biography

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  • Presentation Experience*
  • Do you plan on having a 2nd presenter? (Please note that we can only accommodate up to two presenters. If an additional presenter is needed, such as for a panel, please contact us)*

  • Presenter #2: Contact Info and Experience

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • Biography

  • 0/125

  • Workshop needs & preferences

  • Would you be interested in presenting two workshops at the 2027 YAR Conference?*
  • If you selected yes, please tell us in what capacity. Please note, that someone will reach out to discuss this in more detail.*
  • What is your preferred time for presenting this workshop? (You may select up to two options)*
  • Do you have a preference on workshop size for this presentation? (Majority of classrooms have a capacity of 30)*

  • Please list three learning objectives for this workshop, keeping in mind the following (required for CEU applications):
    • Stated learning objectives should reflect what participants will take away from the session.
    • Participants will use these learning objectives to provide  feedback on the session.
    • This information will also be used to apply for CEUs. Please be as specific as possible.

  • 0/30
  • 0/30
  • 0/30

  • Please list three resources for this workshop, keeping in mind the following:
    • Websites are acceptable, but you must provide the date last accessed.
    • This information will also be used to apply for CEUs; please be as specific as possible.

  • If Resource 1 is a website, please provide the last date accessed.
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    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
  • If Resource 2 is a website, please provide the last date accessed.
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    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
  • If Resource 3 is a website, please provide the last date accessed.
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    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year

  • YAR Sponsorship

  • Would your organization be interested in learning about sponsorship opportunities for the 27th YAR annual conference?*

  • If you selected yes, someone will reach out to you within a few weeks.

  • We may provide conference participants with a contact list of presenters. This may be in print and/or electronically. If you are accepted as a presenter(s), do you give permssion for us to publish your name(s), organization(s), email(s) and website(s) (if applicable)?*

  • We’re excited to review your proposal and greatly appreciate your interest in contributing to the 2027 Youth at Risk Conference. Together, we aim to equip attendees with actionable tools and insights that foster resilience and support for youth in Massachusetts and beyond.

  • For any questions or further information, please reach out to us at yar@pw4c.org.

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