Relatives Raising Children Conference 2022

4430 S Adams County Parkway,Brighton CO 80601

18 November, 2022

Description

If you’re raising a family member’s child, you’re not alone! Thousands of Coloradans are raising a family member’s child, and many don’t know where to turn for financial assistance, information, and next steps. We welcome you to attend a conference where you can gather resources, information, and support. Professionals are welcome to attend the conference. ***Walk up registrations are welcome. *** Important Information to Know: Upon arriving at the Adams County Government Center, park in front of the WEST entrance (the parking lot closest to the mountains). Enter through the West entrance and conference staff will be there to greet you and check you in. The registration fee includes breakfast, lunch, workshops and access to the resource table area. Onsite childcare is not available.   For questions please contact Carrie Savage at 720-799-9254 or [email protected] Conference Schedule: 8:30 a.m. – 8:50 a.m.  Registration, Breakfast, and Resource Exploration 9:00 a.m. – 9 :20 a.m. Welcome Message 9:20 a.m. – 10:25 a.m. Keynote Speaker: Victoria Clarke-Jones founder of Victor Kids Life Coaching LLC: "The 8 Pillars of Mental Wellness" 10:25 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Break and Resource Exploration 10:50 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Breakout Conference Speaker Sessions 12:00 p.m. – 1:10 p.m. Lunch 1:15 p.m. –2:25 p.m. Breakout Conference Speaker Sessions 2:25 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Conference Wrap-Up Conference Speakers: All speakers will present during both of the breakout sessions Cathy Howe from Raise the Future: “Been There Done That – A Personal Journey Through Kinship Care”Arianna Marshank and Abby Pierce from Family tree: " Understanding and Implementing Trauma Informed Care"Renee Bernhard and Jody Britton from Foster Source – Caring for the Caregiver – "Why Services for the Caregiver are Vital to Placement Retention"Kacie Mulhern from Rocky Mountain Law Center – “Basics of Custody for Caregivers”Transportation Resources: Public transportation: plan your trip with RTD with the following link: http://rtd-denver.com/