Innovative Pathways in Child Welfare Practice
The conference will take place on the top floor of the Barron Innovation Hub on Burrowes Street in State College, PA. Registration for this one-day conference includes breakfast, lunch and snacks throughout the day.
Parking
In person participants will need to secure their own parking and are encouraged to make plans to ensure this.
The Beaver Avenue and Fraser Street Parking garages in State College are nearest the venue. Rates range but are about $1.00/hour. Additional off-street parking options can be viewed on the State College parking webpages.
Lodging
A block of rooms is reserved at The Hyatt Place State College until Thursday, September 3, 2025, at the rate of $190/night for a standard room.
Reservations can be made on The Hyatt State College website. When booking online, use this link to secure conference rate: Child Maltreatment Solutions Network (this rate is not available after 9/3/2025).
Reservations can also be made by calling Central Reservations at 1-888-492-8847 and referencing the group name and conference date.
Additional hotel options may be available: Hotels in State College, PA | StateCollege.com
By Air
The State College/University Park Airport (airport code: SCE) is located near the conference site. Call 814-865-5511 or visit the State College/University Park Airport website for information on flights. We recommend that you make the State College/University Park Airport your final airport destination. Please inquire with your hotel if they offer courtesy airport transportation. Taxis are often located outside of the airport baggage claim area, curbside. Participants are responsible for arranging ground transportation between the airport, hotels, and conference site. Please view this University Park Airport Taxis and Shuttles page.
By Car
The University Park campus is located within driving distance of many major cities, including Harrisburg (1.5 hrs., 90 mi.), Pittsburgh (3 hrs., 137 mi.), Philadelphia (3.5 hrs., 194 mi.), Baltimore (3.5 hrs., 155 mi.), Washington, D.C. (4 hrs., 190 mi.), New York City (5 hrs., 250 mi.), and Toronto (6.5 hrs., 304 mi.).
By Bus
The following companies provide bus service between major cities to State College, Pennsylvania: Greyhound and Megabus.