About the Symposium
The National Alliance for Children’s Grief (NACG) Symposium is the longest-running and most comprehensive Childhood Bereavement Symposium offered in the United States. The NACG Symposium draws more than 500 children’s grief support professionals and volunteers from a variety of organizations throughout and outside the United States each year. Learn more about the history of the Symposium here →
The annual NACG Symposium offers participants the opportunity to learn of the latest research and clinical developments in working with children and teens who are grieving; enhance skills and knowledge to deliver state-of-the-art services to these children and adolescents; engage in dialogue with colleagues, clinicians, researchers, and other grief support professionals to exchange ideas, information, and clinical expertise.
The symposium offers varied workshops and poster presentations on topics important to children’s grief issues, program development, non-profit administration, activities, fundraising, grief support models, and more.
Quick Details:
Date: June 15 – 17, 2026
General Registration:
Ends April 26, 2026
NACG Members: $570
Non-Members: $640
Student Registration: $285
Late Registration:
Ends May 18, 2026
Members: $620
Non-Members: $690
Student Registration: $310
Add On: Creative Arts Half Day Intensive: $175 Members, $200 Non-Members
Location:
Grand Hyatt San Antonio
600 East Market St
San Antonio, TX, 78205
