Join US for the 6th Annual Leaders Changing the System (LCS) Youth and Adult Summit
Leaders Changing the System (LCS) Summit, is a unique event developed as a culturally-specific lived experience professional resource network for child welfare decision-makers and stakeholders to partner and collaborate for system reform and policy changes.
2026 Leaders Changing the System Youth and Adult Summit Theme and Description
Theme: Reignite Purpose. Restore Joy. Reimagine Child Welfare.
Minnesota’s child welfare workforce has carried the weight of the system—and the hearts of our youth—for far too long without enough fuel to keep going strong.
LCS Summit Goals:
Uplift real stories from youth, families, and front-line workers
Provide tools for well-being, leadership, and retention
Reimagine systems with a focus on healing, equity, and innovation
Create space for connection, creativity, and courageous conversations
Whether you're a direct service worker or agency leader, this is your space to reclaim your fire, restore your vision, and lead change that lasts. Let’s change the system—together.
Payment Information and Instructions
Click the “buy tickets” button for an additional step after completing the registration form below. Please follow the instructions below to purchase your ticket:
Please use the link https://www.givemn.org/donate/Partnerships-For-Permanence to make the $50/ per person registration fee payment before July 30th, 2026. The site listed is our secure online platform for processing donations and event payments.
Follow these steps to complete the online payment at: https://www.givemn.org/donate/Partnerships-For-Permanence
1. Click on one-time donation (payment)
2. Click on the amount
3. Under Designation - Select LCS Summit
4. Then enter the remaining information to complete the payment process.
2026 LCS Summit Registration Form
2026 LCS Summit Sponsors and Partners
