The Alliance for Children and Families is a national organization dedicated to achieving a vision of a healthy society and strong communities for all children, adults, and families. The Alliance works for transformational change by representing and supporting hundreds of nonprofit human service organizations located in North America to translate knowledge into best practices that improve their communities. Its national conference, held in October each year, brings together hundreds of professionals for a nigh-level learning and networking experience, featuring more than 40 workshops, several keynote speakers, and other events.