2026 Northwest Conference On Childhood Grief

2026 Northwest Conference on Childhood Grief

As the leader in funding grief support services for bereaved children in the Pacific Northwest, Safe Crossings Foundation (SCF) presents the 12th Annual Northwest Conference on Childhood Grief in partnership with Seattle Children’s Hospital Journey Grief Support Program. This one-day conference advances our vision that all grieving children receive the emotional support they need to heal and thrive after the death of a loved one. We invite you to join us for professional development, community-building, networking and learning with others who provide services to grieving youth and families.

This year’s conference is designed to support professionals such as clinicians, therapists, counselors, educators, social workers, childcare and after-school providers, and healthcare and hospice providers. Continuing education credits and clock hours are available for professional development needs.

When: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
8:00AM-4:30PM

Where: Seattle Children’s Sand Point Learning Center
Address: 5801 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105

Registration Fees:
Conference Admission: $180.00

Student Rate: $90.00

Registration will open soon.

ADA: If you would like to request accommodation needs, please contact us at info@safecrossingsfoundation.org.

Continuing Education Credits

Clock Hours

Clock Hour Claim Information for Attendees

Social Work

Safe Crossings Foundation and CE-Go are co-sponsors of this program. This program is approved for 6 continuing education credits through APA and NY State Approval Agencies.

Counseling/MFT

Safe Crossings Foundation and CE-Go are co-sponsors of this program. This program is approved for 6 continuing education credits through APA and NY State Approval Agencies.

Nursing

Safe Crossings Foundation and CE-Go are co-sponsors of this program. This program is approved for 6 continuing education credits through APA and NY State Approval Agencies.

Psychology

Safe Crossings Foundation and CE-Go are co-sponsors of this program. This program is approved for 6 continuing education credits through APA and NY State Approval Agencies.

Medical Doctor

Physicians can claim Category 2 CME for participating in this activity.

Skills Level: Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced. Participants are urged to review the session descriptions to determine appropriateness for professional and personal needs.

Non-Credit Events: CE credit is not offered for registration, board meetings, meal functions, social events, and breaks.

Completed CE Materials: Please prepare your professional license information to include on CE application materials. CE packets will be completed online.

NOTE: To receive continuing education credit, applicants must complete all CE materials, sign in/out at designated locations, and submit an evaluation form for the sessions attended.

NOTE: It is the responsibility of the attendee to determine if CE credit offered by The Institute for Continuing Education meets the regulations of their state licensing/certification board, including the Ethics Workshops scheduled.

NOTE: Ethics credit is not offered for any workshop session

Goals for Conference

Articulate new information on best practices in responding to and caring for grieving children in therapeutic, educational, medical and community settings.
Implement new tools and skills to support grieving children.
Identify resources and programs available to grieving children to support referrals and networking.
Identify strategies to increase access to timely, high-quality and culturally relevant grief support services for grieving children in our region and opportunities to support local advocacy efforts.