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The Annual VCOPPA Critical Issues Symposium will be held at

Shineforth Child & Family Services (formerly UMFS)

Firefly Hall

3900 W Broad Street

Richmond VA 23230

What’s on the agenda for the VCOPPA Annual Event? A lot—and it’s designed to give you the information, connections, and insight you need to navigate Virginia’s evolving health and human services landscape.

Hear directly from leaders shaping policy, systems, and services across Virginia.

🎤 Nancy Toscano, President, VCOPPA — Welcome & Introductions
🏛️ Seven Hills Strategy Group — Virginia Government Relations Update
🚨 Dev Nair, Assistant Commissioner, DBHDS — Update on the DBHDS Crisis Management System
🧠 Dr. Michael Southam-Gerow, Ph.D. — Center for Evidence-Based Partnerships of VA

🚨 Steve Ford, Director, DMAS — DMAS Update
🏛️ Legislative Panel: Delegate Laura Jane Cohen, Delegate Katrina Callsen & Senator Schuyler VanValkenburg

And then, take the conversation from the conference room to the Walker House for our Networking Reception, hosted by Poplar Springs, Anthem HealthKeepers Plus & Grafton.

Start the day inspired and stay informed with updates from key Virginia agencies and policymakers.

⭐ Keynote Address — Harley Rowland
🎓 Sam Hollins, Deputy Superintendent, VDOE — Special Education & Special Populations
🏥 Alyssa Ward, Chief Deputy Commissioner, DBHDS
👥 Eric J. Reynolds, Director, Office of the Children's Ombudsman
📋 Office of Children's Services (CSA) Update
🏛️ Kristin Zagar, Chief Deputy Commissioner, Department of Social Services
💰 Virginia State Budget Breakdown with Mike Tweedy (Senate Finance & Appropriations) and Amy Cochran (House Appropriations)

Because the issues impacting providers, children, families, individuals, and communities are changing—and you need to know what's coming next.

✔️ Get updates directly from state leaders
✔️ Hear the latest on legislation, regulations, systems, and funding
✔️ Gain insight into Virginia's state budget
✔️ Learn what is happening across DBHDS, VDOE, DSS, CSA and children's services
✔️ Connect with policymakers, providers, advocates, and other professionals
✔️ Build relationships that continue long after the event

Two days. One room. The people and information shaping Virginia's future.

VCOPPA extends our sincere appreciation to Youth For Tomorrow for their generous support as a Platinum Sponsor of the 2026 VCOPPA Symposium.

Their commitment to Virginia's children, families, and communities helps make this important gathering possible. We are grateful for their partnership and investment in bringing providers, policymakers, and child-serving professionals together for two days of learning, connection, and collaboration.

Thank you, Youth For Tomorrow, for supporting the 2026 VCOPPA Symposium!

👉 Don't miss your opportunity to be part of the conversation. Register today!

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