CTAAFSC 2027 Call for Voices

CTAAFSC 2027 Call for Voices

Submission Deadline: November 30, 2026.
CALL FOR VOICES

An Invitation to Share Your Experience, Expertise, and Perspective

27th Annual Central Texas African American Family Support Conference (CTAAFSC)

February 25–26, 2027 | Greater Mt. Zion Church | Austin, Texas

Whole People, Whole Communities

Every Voice Matters. Every Story Heals.

CTAAFSC invites individuals with lived experience, caregivers, community leaders, advocates, and professionals to contribute their experiences, knowledge, and perspectives to our 2027 conference and Virtual Learning Series.

We are especially interested in voices that connect lessons from the past with today's challenges and opportunities, helping shape healthier individuals, families, and communities for generations to come.

In 2027, CTAAFSC is moving away from concurrent breakout sessions. All in-person attendees will share one program featuring selected speakers and panel discussions. Our Virtual Learning Series, beginning in January 2027, offers another way to take part from wherever you are.

What Topics Might You Speak About?
We welcome contributions drawn from lived experience, community knowledge, and professional expertise that advance mental health, healing, connection, and community well-being.

Topics may include men's and women's wellness; youth mental health, mentorship, and trusted adult relationships; family resilience and generational healing; technology and innovation; substance use recovery; intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD); peer support and lived experiences; community wellness and preventive care; policy and advocacy; behavioral health workforce development; justice, reentry, and restorative healing; and belonging, identity, and community connection. These topics are examples, not limitations. Submissions will be considered based on their relevance, the perspectives they offer, and their potential to contribute to meaningful learning and conversation.

How to Participate
Tell us who you are, what you would like to share, your connection to the topic, and whether you are interested in speaking or joining a panel at the conference, in the Virtual Learning Series, or either. You do not need to be a professional speaker.

Submission deadline: November 30, 2026

Participation is voluntary and unpaid. Speaking opportunities are limited, and expressing interest does not guarantee selection. Your voice matters, and we look forward to hearing from you.
- Title of Presentation (Maximum 100 characters).
- Abstract: Provide a concise summary of your proposed presentation (200–300 words).
- Keywords: Provide 3–6 short keywords or phrases that best describe your presentation. Examples: trauma-informed care, youth engagement, peer support
- Keyword 1
- Keyword 2
- Keyword 3
- Keyword 4
- Keyword 5
- Keyword 6
- Conference Track: Select the track or theme that best aligns with your presentation?
- Preferred Presentation Format
- Accessibility Needs: Do you require any accommodations?
- Name
  
  First NameLast Name
- Email
  example@example.com
- Cell Phone Number
  Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
- Organization/Affiliation
- Address
  
  Street Address
  
  Street Address Line 2
  
  CityState / Province
  
  Postal / Zip Code
- Speaker 1 Bio (75-100 words)
  
  0/100
- Up to two co-speakers may participate in each session. How many additional speakers (besides yourself) will be presenting?
- Name
  
  First NameLast Name
- Email
  example@example.com
- Cell Phone Number
  Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
- Organization/Affiliation
- Address
  
  Street Address
  
  Street Address Line 2
  
  CityState / Province
  
  Postal / Zip Code
- Speaker 2 Bio (75-100 words)
  
  0/100
- Name
  
  First NameLast Name
- Email
  example@example.com
- Cell Phone Number
  Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
- Organization/Affiliation
- Address
  
  Street Address
  
  Street Address Line 2
  
  CityState / Province
  
  Postal / Zip Code
- Speaker 3 Bio (75-100 words)
  
  0/100
- Review Criteria
  
  Submissions will be reviewed and selected based on the following:
  - Relevance to the Conference Theme: Alignment with Whole People. Whole Communities. and contribution to community healing, wellness, or resilience
  - Cultural Responsiveness and Representation: Cultural relevance and centering of African American perspectives
  - Quality and Clarity: Overall quality, clarity, and organization of the proposal
  - Innovation and Impact: Originality, insight, and contribution to community well-being
  - Lived Experience and Expertise: Inclusion of lived experience, peer perspectives, or relevant professional expertise
  - Practical Application: Tools, strategies, or takeaways that participants can put to use
- Important Dates
  - Submission Deadline: November 30, 2026
  - Notification of Acceptance: To be announced
  - Final Materials (slides, headshots, etc.) Due: To be announced
  - Conference Dates: February 25–26, 2027
  Contact
  
  For questions or support with your submission, please contact CTAAFSC@integralcare.org. We look forward to your proposals and to celebrating 27 years of inspiration, connection, and community strength.
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