February 24, 2025

Call for Proposals Overview

Process Overview

The Children’s Trust uses a two-tier review process for all proposals submitted for A View from All Sides. In the first tier of the review process, proposals are read and rated by the conference team, which is comprised of family support trainers and experts. Presentations are rated based on criteria that consider conference attendees’ learning levels and areas of interest, the relevance of the content to current work and best practices in the family support and child abuse prevention fields, the lived and learned experiences of the applicants, and the innovativeness of the work described in the proposed presentation. In the second tier of the review process, the Children’s Trust Program Team Leaders review the selected proposals for final approval.

Important Session Information

Important Dates

Open call for proposals: Thursday, February 27, 2025
Deadline to submit a proposal: Thursday, May 1, 2025
Notification of decision: Thursday, May 22, 2025 (notifications will be sent to all submitting groups)

Application Guidelines

All presentation proposals must be submitted using the online Call for Proposal Form
- Please use one proposal per topic
- Presenters can submit more than one proposal
All presenters must submit a one-paragraph bio and headshot photo.
All presenters must submit a brief bibliography/reference list (minimum of three references) used to inform their session. Use of presentation time to sell or market products is prohibited.

Consideration Criteria for Proposals

Alignment with the Children's Trust's mission to drive systemic change and address the root causes of abuse and neglect in Massachusetts.
Consideration for the interest areas and learning levels of the anticipated conference audience.
Relevance of the content to current work and best practices in the family support and child abuse prevention fields.
Uniqueness and innovativeness of the proposed presentation.
The intentionality of the proposed presentation to incorporate diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Registration & Conference Amenities

All presenters and co-presenters will receive complimentary conference registration to A View from All Sides 2025, a $250 value. Presenters will also receive complimentary breakfast, lunch, and coffee breaks at the Sheraton Framingham Hotel & Conference Center. After the conference has concluded, all presenters will have access to the recorded keynote addresses and all other presentation sessions.

Honorarium

All presenters will receive a $250 presenter stipend for their role in A View from All Sides. If presenters have a different presenter rate in mind, please provide the preferred presenter fee in the Call for Proposals Form when prompted. While Children’s Trust may not be able to accommodate every request, they will make every effort to find a mutually agreeable compensation if presenters are selected.

Call for Proposal Considerations

Conference Schedule

Wednesday, November 5, 2025
8:00 am - 4:00 pm (ET)

Thursday, November 6, 2025
8:00 am - 4:00 pm (ET)

Session Details

All sessions are 90 minutes.
In-person presenters will present in person to a live audience.
- All in-person presenters will have a room host to help with any day-of needs.
Virtual presenters will present virtually via Zoom to a virtual audience.
- All virtual presenters will be assigned a moderator to support all technical assistance and other presentation needs.

Session Content Level

We are interested in proposals representing various levels of experience and skill, ranging from introductory- to advanced-level practice, which will increase family support staff's knowledge and skills to strengthen and support families. Education and experience are considered during the review process. Audience Learning Levels:

Introductory (essential information for individuals new to the subject or field)
Intermediate (skill-building content for mid-level staff with a strong understanding of the topic)
Advanced (expert knowledge for seasoned staff who want to deepen their skills or leadership competence)

Session Format

All sessions are 90 minutes and can be presented in one of the following formats:

Workshop (hands-on experience, skills, or application of knowledge)
Seminar (discussion of issues, ideas, theories, and relevant policy)
Research Forum (presentation of studies or review of literature)
Panel Presentation (topic-focused presentation followed by a panel discussion sharing diverse experiences)

Learning Track Topics

We invite experts in all family support fields to submit presentation proposals. Proposals may address a wide range of topics including but not limited to: