Dr. William C. Bell: Philanthropy is more than our money: Partnering to change the future
Speaking at the Hispanics in Philanthropy Annual Leadership Conference, Dr. Bell challenges philanthropy to actively partner for change.
Speeches
William C. Bell, Casey Family Programs’ President and CEO, participates regularly in events across the nation to build awareness of the needs of youth in foster care and 2020: Building Communities of Hope, a nationwide effort to inspire, influence and inform long-lasting improvements to child welfare.
Dr. William C. Bell Congressional testimony: Celebrating Father and Families: Federal Support for Responsible Fatherhood
Dr. Bell’s 2019 testimony on funding programs for fathers in Families First to a subcommittee of the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Building, Growing, Supporting and Sustaining Communities of Hope for All of America’s Children
Dr. William C. Bell’s presentation for the Center on Community Philanthropy at the Clinton School of Public Service, University of Arkansas.
Dr. William C. Bell testimony: Making a Difference for Families and Foster Youth
Dr. Bell provides testimony to the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Ways and Means Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.
Dr. William C. Bell testifies on importance of fathers, Family First
Casey Family Programs President and CEO Dr. William C. Bell spoke at a House committee hearing about the critical role that fathers play in the lives of their children, and the opportunities to support fathers under the Family First Prevention Services Act.
Purpose, perspective and possibility: Helping formerly incarcerated men re-enter society
Dr. William C. Bell provided the keynote address at the Ujamaa Place annual fundraiser on October 11, 2018.
Dr. William C. Bell: Congressional testimony on the opioid crisis
Dr. William C. Bell testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions regarding the nation's opioid epidemic and its impact on children and families.
Dr. William C. Bell: Now is the time for real mental health care
Dr. William C. Bell addressed the Project AWARE grantee convening on July 27, 2017 in Washington, D.C.
Dr. William C. Bell: A collaborative approach to the opioid crisis
Dr. William C. Bell speaks to the National Governors Association 2017 Summer Meeting on the opioid epidemic's impact on children and families.
Investing in hope: Business leaders can invest time, provide hope
Dr. William C. Bell urged guests at the Investing in Hope dinner to invest not just money, but time, in America’s youth.
NCCD keynote: If we want bold change, we must set bold goals
Watch video of Dr. William C. Bell’s address at the National Council on Crime and Delinquency’s Conference on Children, Youth, and Families.
Video: Equity as the soul of collective impact
To achieve equity and lasting change, we need to ask what we’re willing to confront, says Dr. William C. Bell.
Celebrating the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Dr. William C. Bell addresses the community of Tacoma, Washington, urging listeners to have a bold, “mountaintop” vision like Dr. King.
Keynote address: fourth national summit on preventing youth violence
President and CEO William C. Bell delivered a keynote address at the Fourth National Summit on Preventing Youth Violence in Arlington, Virginia. Transcript From the time I woke this morning, there has been a voice crying out in my head. It’s like a voice crying in the wilderness of the isolation that exists in so […]
Things family defenders can do to reduce the destruction of families in America
William C. Bell delivers an opening keynote address at the National Parent Attorney Conference.
A declaration of hope: building a stronger community foundation
William C. Bell delivers the keynote address at New England Blacks in Philanthropy forum, June 25, 2015.
Youth violence prevention
William C. Bell delivers speech at the U.S. Department of Justice National Summit on Youth Violence Prevention, May 12, 2015, in Arlington, Virginia.
Hope, trauma and resilience: a conversation about vulnerable children in America
This is William C. Bell's keynote address at the 2015 Kevin J. Robinson Forum on Social Justice: Resilience in the Face of Childhood Trauma.
More than money: pathways for philanthropy and government
The Association of Black Foundation Executives names William C. Bell as the 2014 James A. Joseph Lecturer.
A vocal advocate for low-income families: William C. Bell honors equal voice action initiative
William C. Bell discusses income inequality and poverty, asking us to raise our collective voice and demand change.
Today’s decisions construct tomorrow’s opportunities
William C. Bell lectures at an international business symposium hosted by his alma mater, Delta State University.
When a ZIP code determines a child’s chance: Data mapping reveals that Opportunities for children are not distributed equally
What happens to Birmingham’s vulnerable children and families in the next 15 years will be determined by whether change occurs in the city’s 28 ZIP codes.
Fatherhood policy vs. fatherhood practice: The question remains “How can you support a child if you can’t support yourself?”
William C. Bell delivers the keynote address at the 2009 Statewide Policy Conference for Washington state.
Making hope happen within Wake County’s ZIP codes
President and CEO William C. Bell addresses local child welfare leaders and community members in Raleigh, N.C., on May 23, 2013.
Champions for Children and Youth: William C. Bell keynotes British Columbia summit in Vancouver
William C. Bell delivers the opening address at Champions for Children and Youth in British Columbia, a conference on keeping kids safe and connected.
Raising the bar for children and families: William C. Bell delivered the opening keynote address to the 2013 CWLA Conference
William C. Bell tells the 2013 Child Welfare League of America annual conference that to raise the bar for children, we must raise the bar on our thinking.
Better support means better outcomes: William C. Bell speaks at a Congressional subcommittee on improving foster care
Casey Family Programs President and CEO William C. Bell testifies at a Congressional subcommittee on improving foster care.
Limited resources should not limit change: a discussion about Casey’s 2020 Strategy for America’s children
William C. Bell is the featured guest on the online talk show “On the Line with CWLA.”
Many minds move mountains: To not repeat the failings of our past, we must understand where we’ve come from
William C. Bell delivers the keynote address at the New York City Family Support Network Annual Conference: Many Minds Move Mountains.
‘Open Arms’ assists women in need
Nurturing potential from early in life is the theme of President and CEO William C. Bell’s keynote address at a fundraiser for Open Arms Perinatal Services.
Cracking the Title IV-E waiver code: Dr. William C. Bell is interviewed on the “Crack the Code” radio show
Dr. William C. Bell discusses Building Communities of Hope on the talk radio program, “Crack the Code: Succeed Because of What You’ve Been Through.”
Chipping away at the barriers to success: Dr. William C. Bell delivered the opening address at the Prairie Child Welfare Consortium Symposium in Canada
President and CEO Dr. William C. Bell delivers the opening keynote address at the Prairie Child Welfare Consortium Symposium in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Our systems of care are in crisis: Dr. William C. Bell speaks at his alma mater, Delta State University
Dr. William C. Bell speaks about turning communities of crisis into communities of hope at his alma mater, Delta State University.
Making children a priority: the 2012 CWLA conference
President and CEO Dr. William C. Bell delivers the keynote address at the 2012 Child Welfare League of America (CWLA) national conference.
We cannot rest until the children are well: Dr. William C. Bell’s keynote address to the Latino Health Access Celebration
Dr. William C. Bell delivers the keynote address at a Latino Health Access celebration.
Hope is built on the security of children: President and CEO Dr. William C. Bell delivered the keynote address at the Children’s Alliance 2011 Voices for Children Awards luncheon
President and CEO Dr. William C. Bell delivers the keynote address at the Children’s Alliance 2011 Voices for Children Awards Luncheon.
Family reconciliation remains vital: Dr. William C. Bell’s talk at the D.A.D.S. banquet
President and CEO Dr. William C. Bell honors fatherhood at a banquet hosted by Divine Alternatives for Dads Services.
Get up, get dressed, get ready: Breakfast Group “Tie One On” luncheon
In his keynote address at the Tie One On luncheon, Dr. William C. Bell speaks about preparation and responsibility.
Stoneleigh Foundation’s symposium: Strategies of the 19th century won’t work with today’s families
Dr. William C. Bell is the featured speaker at the Stoneleigh Foundation’s symposium on family well-being.
As social dynamics change, so must funding: testimony to the U.S. Senate Finance Committee
Dr. William C. Bell testifies at a Senate Finance Committee hearing.
Just push play: Play is not only important in child development, but play is also important to family and community development
Dr. William C. Bell delivers the keynote speech at a benefit luncheon for the Children’s Museum of Tacoma.
Federal finance reform will help the children
Dr. William C. Bell testifies about the need to reform the country’s child welfare financing system.
Leadership means never having to say, ‘too tired’
Dr. William C. Bell presents at the Children’s Defense Fund leadership retreat in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Pacific Lutheran University commencement address: promise of tomorrow
Dr. William C. Bell delivers the commencement address to the Pacific Lutheran University class of 2010.
Failure is not an option: Dr. William C. Bell speaks to the Breakfast Group, a Seattle-based nonprofit organization of professional African American men
Dr. William C. Bell speaks to the Breakfast Group, a Seattle-based nonprofit organization of African American professional men.
Courts play a critical role in child safety
Dr. William C. Bell addresses New York's Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) at the organization’s annual benefit and celebration in 2010.
Resilient families and strong communities build a path to hope
Dr. William C. Bell speaks to the National Association of Social Workers Annual Conference about “Building Resilient Families and Communities."
Public-private partnerships will lead the way: What is our collective role in social justice?
William C. Bell addresses a symposium on philanthropy and public policy.
It is time to shift the child-as-client paradigm
Dr. William C. Bell addresses Fordham University’s Graduate School of Social Sciences.
Social work creates the space for positive change: The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) honors William C. Bell with the Sarnat Award
The National Association of Social Workers honors Dr. William C. Bell with the Sarnat Award.