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ABOUT
Policy Forum
2022
National Child Support Enforcement Association
NCSEA’s Policy Forum is the annual event dedicated to policies and issues influencing the child support program at the national, state, and local levels.
As we began planning this year’s event, we thought a lot about all that has been accomplished this year on behalf of children and families, programs, as well progress that has been made advancing and promoting best practices in the IV-D program.
What was particularly notable was how NCSEA’s collaborative efforts – inclusive of various perspectives and priorities - clearly supported NCSEA’s Vision. And, that the inclusion of so many voices made the Association’s positions that much stronger.
NCSEA ENVISIONS a world where every child receives reliable financial and emotional support.
NCSEA Believes parents are vital to the financial and emotional support of our children.
To that end, the 2022 Policy Forum will celebrate the efforts of the last year. Through listening and learning from one another, we will continue to move the program forward…
“Focusing on our Vision – Recognizing our perspectives”.

Bold Talks.
Great Minds.
Innovation.
Schedule
The NCSEA 2022 Policy Forum brings together a wide range of voices and perspectives focused on child support and human services.
Plenaries and speakers are being finalized. Download the Detailed Schedule.
Please note: all times are listed in Eastern Time (ET).
Wednesday, February 2
5:00 - 7:00 PM
Registration Open
Thursday, February 3
Friday, February 4
Saturday, February 5
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Registration Open
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Breakfast
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Plenary I
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Break
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Plenary II: Are We Hearing Them?
12:15 PM - 1:45 PM
Lunch on Your Own
1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
Plenary III: Living What You Are Learning
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
Break
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Plenary IV: When “Not Taking Sides” isn’t Neutral: Creating Equity in the Child Support Program for Survivors of Domestic Violence
5:30 - 6:30 PM
President's Reception
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Registration Open
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Breakfast
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Plenary V: Measuring the Program’s Success – the Past, Present, and Future of Child Support’s Performance Metrics
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
Break
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Plenary VI: Perspectives on Enforcement: Changing Views for Changing Times
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Transition Break
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Plenary VII: Policy Reasons to Proactively Encourage Genetic Testing Paternity
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Lunch on Your Own
2:30 PM - 3:45 PM
Plenary VIII: State Guidelines and the Modernization Rule – Are States’ Implementation Meeting Expectations?
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM
Break
4:15 PM - 5:30 PM
Plenary IX: Intergovernmental Hot Topics!
7:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Registration Open
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Breakfast
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Plenary X: “Ask not what your policy can do for your system, but what your system can do for your policy”
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Break
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Plenary XI: Building Change Action Plans
*Schedule subject to change.
Corporate
Partners


Policy Forum Sponsors

Opportunities to promote your brand and message within the child support community. Learn about sponsor opportunities at the Policy Forum here.
NCSEA appreciates its corporate partners and Policy Forum sponsors for their dedication and contribution to NCSEA events.
For more information about sponsoring the NCSEA Policy Forum or becoming a Corporate Partner, contact LaTrese Wallace.
Speakers
The NCSEA 2022 Policy Forum brings together a wide range of voices and perspectives focused on child support and human services. Speakers will updated as information is available.
Plenary I: Opening Plenary Plenary II: Are We Hearing Them? Plenary III: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Living What You Are Learning Plenary IV: When “Not Taking Sides” isn’t Neutral: Creating Equity in the Child Support Program for Survivors of Domestic Violence Metrics - Doreen Nicholas, Michael Hayes Plenary V: Measuring the Program’s Success – the Past, Present, and Future of Child Support’s Performance Metrics - Erin Frisch, David Kilgore, Diane Potts, Bob Williams Plenary VI: Perspectives on Enforcement: Changing Views for Changing Times - Susan Brown, Edward Lehmann, Tracy Rumans, Brian Tribble Plenary VI: Policy Reasons to Proactively Encourage Genetic Testing Paternity - Ryan Bradley, Lara Fors, Tish Keahna Kruzan, Nara Milanich Plenary VIII: State Guidelines and the Modernization Rule – Are States’ Implementation Meeting Expectations? - Paul Gehm, Kathleen Murphy, Tracy Rumans, Vicki Turetsky Plenary VIII: Intergovernmental Hot Topics! - Verrhonda Bullock, Jim Fleming, Diane Potts, Rob Velcoff Plenary IX: “Ask not what your policy can do for your system, but what your system can do for your policy” Plenary X: Building Change Action Plans
Registration
In-Person Registration Fees
Members - $545
Non-members - $675
Virtual Registration Fees
Members - $299
Non-members - $599
*Includes access to live streaming of sessions (on Eastern Time) and access to recordings (available within 1 week)
Registration includes:
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Admission to all sessions
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President's Reception (In-person only)
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Continental Breakfast and Networking Breaks (In-person only)
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Access to all conference materials and session recordings
Why pay more? NCSEA Organization and Individual Members enjoy reduced conference rates. Find out how you or your organization can join and save. Membership can be processed with registration.
COVID Protocols
All attendees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide documentation confirming vaccination status. Failure to provide documentation confirming your vaccination status, as directed by NCSEA, by January 19, 2022 will result in the immediate cancellation of registration, without refund. If you cannot receive the vaccine due to a qualifying medical disease or disability, a virtual option will be available. Read full COVID Protocols.
Registration Payment Policy
Registration payment MUST be received in full before an attendee will be able to attend the Event. If an attendee is submitting registration payment by mail or email, the payment must arrive at the NCSEA office no later than Wednesday, January 19, 2022. Attendees whose payments are not received by January 19th will be advised of cancellation of registration. No payments will be accepted onsite.
Registration Cancellation Policy
NCSEA is unable to accept telephone or verbal cancellations. To cancel your registration, please provide written notice to the attention of the Customer Service and send via email (customerservice@ncsea.org no later than Friday, January 7, 2022, to receive a 50% refund of your registration fee. NCSEA regrets that Event registration fees cannot be credited to a future NCSEA Event. No refunds will be issued after January 7, 2022. PLEASE NOTE: Due to event demands, refunds may not be processed until after the event has occurred.
Substitution Policy
Full Event registrations may not be shared by multiple individuals during the Event. Substitution of registrants may only occur if the original registrant is unable to attend. Substitutions must be submitted to NCSEA in writing (via email) by Wednesday, January 19, 2022. If the substituted individual falls into a different registration fee category, s/he will be charged the difference, or a refund will be issued.
Live Streaming
NCSEA is not responsible for issues with connectivity during the live streaming of sessions.
Focusing On Our Vision – Recognizing Our Perspectives
February 3-5 Washington, D.C.
In person attendees will be required to
be fully vaccinated.
Hotel

Hotel Rates and Reservations
A room block has been reserved for NCSEA 2022 Policy Forum attendees at The J.W. Marriott Washington D.C.; guest rooms are $249 for standard room double or single occupancy. There is a max of 4 individuals per room. Make a reservation.
The conference rate is available on an “as available” basis and will close January 11, 2022 at 6pm EST, or until sold out.
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