Join us for a live & interactive discussion with the author of It’s Not That Simple: Helping Families Navigate the Alzheimer’s Journey Pam will share practical strategies and valuable insights aimed at alleviating the challenges faced by dementia caregivers. Drawing from her extensive experience … [Read more...]

The Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) provides minimum Federal standards for the removal of Indian children from their families and placement in foster and adoptive homes. Federal agencies such as the Departments of Interior (DOI), Justice (DOJ), and Health and Human Services (HHS) each have a role in … [Read more...]

FREE! At year-end, feedback is on everyone’s mind - whether it's delivering annual performance feedback or simply talking to Aunt Suzy about what happened at Thanksgiving, these conversations can be easier if you've got some tools. … [Read more...]

FREE! It’s easy to recognize when a community space is thriving - but it is sometimes less obvious what components make that possible. This session will explore how to build affirming environments for mentors and mentees that prioritize relationships, trust, and community building, particularly … [Read more...]

REGISTRATION FEES: Registration for the three-day conference is $250 at the early bird rate through ​October 12, 2024. Tickets are $350 after October12th! There are limited partial scholarships available. Registration closes on October 31, 2024. A multi-field conference focused on professionals … [Read more...]

This webinar is tailored for systems that serve American Indian and Alaskan Native (AI/AN) families affected by substance use. It provides specific strategies and tools to equip the workforce to deliver culturally appropriate services for AI/AN families. Attendees will • Receive information on … [Read more...]

Fee: $60.00 Formerly titled: Kinship Adoption. This webinar will explore the unique issues, and lifestyle changes that kinship caregivers experience as a temporary stay of a child turns into a permanent placement. Participants will identify the specific family dynamics and challenges when working … [Read more...]

FREE! Having the opportunity to be surrounded by those who understand your family's journey is a vital experience. There is sometimes a lack of understanding for the intersecting experiences LGBTQ+ families face. Such families require environments that honor those experiences, as well as spaces … [Read more...]

Join Families Rising board members as they share their lived expertise as adoptees or individuals who spent time in foster or kinship care. The panel will explore ideas and strategies that caregivers and professionals can use to better support youth as they navigate developing all aspects of their … [Read more...]

Join us for a four-part virtual training series that delves deep into the difficult truths of adoption and the foster care system. Designed to equip professionals and caregivers with essential knowledge and tools, each session is thoughtfully delivered by subject matter experts with lived expertise … [Read more...]