2024 Kids' Chance National Conference

At Kids’ Chance, our purpose is simple: give kids of workers who have been injured on the job a chance at a better future. It’s a purpose that we cannot fulfill without the support of a passionate community.

The 2024 Kids’ Chance National Conference brings that community together to empower our volunteers, recognize the support of our leaders and partners, and celebrate what matters most — our kids.

Join us in Chicago! Kids’ Chance of Chicago cordially invites the entire Kids’ Chance community to gather at Hotel Chicago in Chicago, Illinois on April 25-27, 2024 for the 2024 Kids’ Chance National Conference.

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION DEADLINE - April 1st, 2024

Reserve Your Hotel Room

A hotel block has been reserved at Hotel Chicago for our conference guests. To make a reservation, please use this link. Hotel rooms are available on a first come, first served basis so early reservations are encouraged.

You can also call Autograph Collection Reservation Dept at 877.829.2429 and request rate for Kids Chance of America Conference Room Block .

Note: the last day you can register for the group rate and a guaranteed room at Hotel Chicago is April 1st, 2024

Why Should You Attend

• Meet members of the Kids’ Chance community across the country
• Become inspired by our keynote speakers
• Find real solutions for real-time challenges at our workshops
• Meet our Student Ambassadors
• Hear highlights from fellow state organizations
• Represent your state at the Council of State Organizations
• Connect with Kids’ Chance of America leadership

Schedule at a Glance

Thursday, April 25, 2024

Noon | Registration/Materials Pick Up (Open Throughout Conference)

2:00 – 4:00 PM | Kids’ Chance of America Board Meeting

2:00 – 4:00 PM | Pre-Conference Workshops

4:30 – 5:45 PM | Conference Welcome/Opening Keynote

6:00 – 9:00 PM | Welcome to Chicago Event

Friday, April 26, 2024

7:30 AM | Registration Open

7:30 – 8:30 AM | Breakfast

8:45 – 10 AM | Educational Session I: Building Your Leadership Bench

10:00 – 10:15 AM | Coffee Break

10:15 – 11:45 AM | Council of States Meeting

10:15 – 11:30 AM | Student Ambassador Meet & Greet

Noon – 1:15 PM | Founders' Luncheon

1:30 – 2:45 PM | Educational Session II: Strategic Fundraising

2:45 – 3:00 PM | Coffee Break

3:00 - 4:15 PM | Kids’ Chance Annual Meeting

4:15 - 4:30 PM | Kids’ Chance Community Group Photo

6:00 – 7:00 PM | President’s Reception

7:00 PM | National Conference Dinner and Awards Presentation

Saturday, April 27, 2024

7:45 – 8:45 AM | Breakfast/ Keynote

8:45 – 10:15 AM | Educational Session III: Students Are Our Mission

10:15 – 10:30 AM | Conference Closing Remarks

Noon - | Farewell activities for everyone to do on their own

Some Highlights

Thursday. Kids’ Chance of Illinois welcomes you to Chicago!

Pre-conference workshops on fundraising, outreach, and board development are scheduled in the afternoon and the conference will officially open with an afternoon keynote. A "Welcome to Chicago” event will follow.

Friday. Connect with the Kids’ Chance Community.

Educational sessions will focus upon building a bench of strong leaders and strategic fundraising opportunities. The Council of State Organizations will meet, and the entire Kids’ Chance Community is invited to join KCOA Founder, Robert M. Clyatt, for the Founders’ Luncheon. The highlight of the day is the KCOA Annual Meeting, followed by the President’s Reception and National Conference Dinner.

Saturday. Students are our Mission - Experience the Power of the Kids’ Chance Community.

Saturday will begin with a keynote session featuring of student panel followed by an educational session supporting students who ARE the mission of Kids’ Chance. The conference closes Saturday at 10:30 AM with self-directed activities as suggested by the Kids’ Chance of Illinois team. Make sure you cross the conference finish line!

Kids’ Chance state organizations are encouraged to send at least one, if not two, representatives to the National Conference. There is no charge for registration. We also extend an invitation to the rest of the Kids’ Chance community, including our national partners and their teams, our conference sponsors, workers’ compensation industry members, and anyone else who supports our mission. Attendees who are not currently serving as state representatives or volunteers are asked to pay a courtesy fee of $150 to help defray the costs of participation. The dress code for all conference events is business casual.