2026 Maternal and Child Health Conference:

Join Maternal and Child Health Translational Research Team (MCHTRT) for the 2026 Healthy Starts, Thriving Futures: Innovations in Family Nutrition and Wellness conference, a virtual event bringing together health care professionals, public health practitioners, researchers, educators, students, policymakers and community partners committed to improving the health and well-being of mothers, children and families.

In an era of rapidly changing health information, this conference provides a trusted forum for exploring the latest evidence, emerging research and innovative practices in maternal, child and family health. Participants will gain access to current, research-informed approaches that support nutrition, wellness, prevention and family-centered care.

The conference includes:

• Topics about maternal, child, and family nutrition and wellness.
• Interactive presentations of research and practice.
• Continuing education credits.

Register for free

The conference will bring together professionals and learners committed to building a healthier Arizona. Through research dissemination and collaborative solution-building, this event will accelerate progress toward a future where every family has the opportunity to thrive.

Your sponsorship makes that future possible. We invite you to partner with us in advancing transformative change for mothers, children and families.

• Five-to-10 minutes of dedicated time to present during the conference.
• Name recognition during the event.
• Multiple features in the monthly MCHTRT newsletter.
• Name listed on the event website.
• Name listed in the event program.

• Name recognition during the event.
• One feature in the monthly MCHTRT newsletter.
• Name listed on the event website.
• Name listed in the event program.

• Name listed on the event website.
• Name listed in the event program.

All sponsorship inquiries can be directed to Alma Chavez Strasser at [email protected] or 602-540-2312.

All funds will be deposited with the ASU Foundation for a New American University, a nonprofit organization that exists to support Arizona State University (ASU). Gifts in support of ASU are subject to foundation policies and fees. Your gift may be considered a charitable contribution. Please consult your tax advisor regarding the deductibility of charitable contributions.

The content presented in this continuing education program is based on current knowledge and best practices as of the time of presentation. The planners and presenters of this program have no financial interests or conflicts of interest to disclose. There are no relevant commercial relationships, sponsorships, or other disclosures associated with this event.  This program is designed to provide educational information and does not involve the promotion of any specific product or service.

View conference speaker and presenter financial disclosures

American Psychological Association (APA)

APA 

Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.

CEP - Continuing Education in Psychology
7 Credits - Conference Total

Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)

ACE

As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Arizona State University is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Board’s (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program.  Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit.  Arizona State University maintains responsibility for this course.  Social Workers completing this course receive 7 credit hours of continuing education credits per individual session.

7 Credits - Conference Total

Joint Accreditation Interprofessional Continuing Education (JAICE)

IPCE

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 7 credits Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.

7 Credits - Conference Total

Continuing education credits for ASHA and CDR have been applied for and are pending approval.