# Event Details - **Event Name**: 4th Annual Marion-Polk Children, Youth, & Family Services Summit - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 04 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 am – Wed, 04 Mar, 2026 at 04:30 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for an exciting day of highlighting local child, youth, and family-centered work and Igniting Hope within our community!About this EventWhether you're staff of a community-based organization, a social worker, educator, counselor, community advocate, or legislator, this summit will provide opportunities to network, learn, and collaborate with others dedicated to serving children, youth, and families in the Marion-Polk region.We have lined up engaging breakouts, inspiring speakers, and some time to connect with one another as we explore what it means to Ignite Hope through four summit tracks:HopeResilienceConnectRiseCheck out the full agenda below!Again this year, we will also be featuring a poster session as an opportunity for more community engagement, along with welcoming a variety of organizations to exhibitor tables.Interested in Tabling? Please reach out to Heather Pascoe at hpascoe@willamettehealthcouncil.org.Want to Present at the Poster Session? Please fill out this form to share about your poster idea and we will be in contact.Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn from experts, exchange ideas, and build meaningful connections. Mark your calendars and join us at the 4th Annual Marion-Polk Children, Youth, & Family Services Summit at the Salem Convention Center. We can't wait to see you there!Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Free parking is available onsite.A request for accommodations for persons with disabilities, or interpreter services, should be made by February 9th to hpascoe@willamettehealthcouncil.org.Agenda?: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AMCheck-In & Breakfast?: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AMWelcomeHost: Diana Bianco?: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AMSetting the Stage: The Current Policy EnvironmentHost: Panel?: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AMImpacts on the Ground: Community PerspectivesHost: Panel?: 10:30 AM - 10:45 AMFinding Hope and Resilience: Table ActivityHost: Diana Bianco?: 10:45 AM - 11:00 AMBreak?: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMMorning Breakout SessionsInfo: Hope Track: Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences - Resilience Track: Building a Resilient Community - Connect Track: Youth Support That Meets the Moment - Rise Track: Rooted Resilience?: 12:00 PM - 12:35 PMLunch?: 12:35 PM - 01:20 PMKeynote & Youth Panel - Maintaining Hope During Shifting TimesHost: Andrea Castaneda & Panel?: 01:20 PM - 01:30 PMTransition?: 01:30 PM - 02:30 PMAfternoon Breakout SessionsInfo: Hope Track: Youth Leading Forward - Resilience Track: Ready, Resilient, Reading! - Connect Track: Community Health in Action - Rise Track: Educate, Advocate, Mitigate?: 02:30 PM - 02:40 PMBreak?: 02:40 PM - 03:30 PMWhere Do We Go from Here? Host: Diana Bianco?: 03:30 PM - 04:30 PMNetworking | Poster Session - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/salem/4th-annual-marion-polk-children-youth-and-family-services-summit/100001976761925131 - **Event Categories**: business, health-wellness, calendar - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Salem - **state**: OR - **country**: United States - **location**: Salem Convention Center, Commercial Street Southeast, Salem, OR, USA - **lat**: 44.9392187 - **long**: -123.0408377 - **full address**: Salem Convention Center, Commercial Street Southeast, Salem, OR, USA, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 4th Annual Marion-Polk Children, Youth, & Family Services Summit - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/7febbdb50b6e4e0c84cfc5470e2146a55a67a4d7b2b1952f7e555e301b9327f1-rimg-w1200-h601-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1768433592 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 4th Annual Marion-Polk Children, Youth, & Family Services Summit being held? - **A:** 4th Annual Marion-Polk Children, Youth, & Family Services Summit takes place on Wed, 04 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 am to Wed, 04 Mar, 2026 at 04:30 pm at Salem Convention Center, Commercial Street Southeast, Salem, OR, USA, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 4th Annual Marion-Polk Children, Youth, & Family Services Summit? - **A:** 4th Annual Marion-Polk Children, Youth, & Family Services Summit is organized by Willamette Health Council. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 4th Annual Marion-Polk Children, Youth, & Family Services Summit is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Salem, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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