Association of Pediatric Oncology Social Workers (APOSW) 49th Annual Conference

Association of Pediatric Oncology Social Workers (APOSW) 49th Annual Conference is organized by Association of Pediatric Oncology Social Workers (APOSW) and will be held from Apr 13 - 15, 2026 at The Curtis Denver - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Denver, Colorado, United States of America.

Description:
Gaining Altitude: Raising the Level of Psychosocial Care for Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Patients and Families

The 2026 APOSW Annual Conference brings together pediatric social workers from across the country for three days of learning, connection, and collaboration. Attendees will engage in timely sessions led by leaders in the field, explore innovative practices, and gain practical tools to support children and families across healthcare settings. The conference also offers meaningful opportunities to network, share experiences, and strengthen the collective impact of pediatric social work.

To provide a collaborative and interactive learning opportunity for pediatric oncology & hematology social workers to address the needs of families impacted by childhood cancer and blood disorders.

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this conference, participants will be able to:

• Explain social work theory, evidence-based practice, and interventions to address psychosocial care, barriers to care, and programmatic needs of pediatric patients and family members from diagnosis through survivorship.
• Describe at least one new evidence-based technique to support pediatric cancer & hematology patients and their families through discussions of research studies, outcomes, and recommendations in the field of pediatric oncology & hematology social work.
• Identify the psychosocial needs of children diagnosed with cancer or blood disorders and their families at end-of-life care and after the child’s death.
• Evaluate methods for professional development through leadership in the field of pediatric hematology/oncology and blood/marrow transplantation.