Registration Information: Regular by 1/2/26 After 1/2/26 Early Bird Registration Late RegistrationFees:
Professionals $125.00 $175.00
Students (bachelor and master) $45.00 $70.00
Students (doctoral) $60.00 $85.00
Exhibitors $230.00 $300.00
Registration Closes: Friday, January 23, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
Payments via check of money order must be postmarked on or before.
Refunds minus a $25.00 handling fee can be issued before January 2, 2026. No refunds will be issued after January 2, 2026.
Social Work Continuing Education Hours (CEs):9 hours (Maximum)
Continuing Education Hours are free for social workers. Please keep your CE Form for your records and license renewal. Please do not turn in the form.
Cultural Diversity, Mandated Reporting, LCSW Supervision, Professional Ethics, and General Continuing Education Hours available.
Make checks/money orders payable to: JSU-SSW
Mail to:
Dr. Candace Riddley
School of Social Work
1400 John R. Lynch Street P. O. Box 18740
Jackson, MS, 39217
If you have questions regarding payments, please email
mscwic@jsums.edu or call Dr. Candace Riddley at 601-979-2631 or Dr. Angela Savage at 601-979-8814.
Exhibitors:
Registration begins Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. CST and Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. CST.
Exhibitors may set up on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 after 6:00 p.m.
Full payment must be paid online or a check must be provided by January 2, 2026
What Exhibitors Get?
*2 chairs
*1-6' table
*1 full color logo in the conference program booklet
*2 exhibit hall access only badge
*1 complimentary meal ticket
Exhibitors must bring their own table coverings.
Sponsorships:
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for the 24th Annual MS Child Welfare Institute's morning snack, afternoon snack, lunch, student Poster Award, and/or Mardi Gras Reception, please contact Dr. Candace Riddley at
mscwic@jsums.edu.
Conference Schedule:Thursday, February 5, 20267:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m..........................
Registration
8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m..........................Opening Plenary
9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.........................Breakout Sessions
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.......................Breakout Sessions
12:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.........................Lunch/Title IV-E Meeting
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m...........................Breakout Sessions
3:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m...........................Breakout Sessions
4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m...........................Breakout Sessions
5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m...........................Day one Closing Remarks/Door Prizes
6:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m........................,..Youth Empowerment/Parent Academy
8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m..........................Mardi Gras Reception
Friday, February 6, 2026
8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m..........................Session Closing Plenary
9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m........................Breakout Sessions
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m......................Breakout Sessions
12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m......................Conference Closing Remarks/Evaluations/Door Prizes
Conference Site and Hotel Accommodations:
Hilton Jackson
1001 E. County Line Road
Jackson, MS, 39211
601-957-2800
(Ask for MS Child Welfare Institute Conference rate.)
Rate: $129.00 + taxes
(Double or King)
Free Parking
Hotel Reservation Deadline:
January 2, 2026
Hotel Link:
Group Code: **JSUSW**
Dietary Restrictions or Food Preferences:
We want everyone to enjoy their meals comfortably. Please let us know if you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions. If so, please list.
