RE: CONFERENCE | Fri. & Sat. February 21 & 22, 2025 
Join us for our 8th RE: Conference! This promises to be meaningful weekend packed with REAL ENCOURAGEMENT for foster, adoptive & kinship parents. In addition to our traditional two-day conference, there are several additional pre-conference and conference add-on options you'll want to glance through below.  The RE: Conference is located in Lenexa, Kansas at Westside Family Church.

CONFERENCE ADD-ONS

  • PRE CONFERENCE WORKSHOP | Thursday, Feb. 20 from 9a-3p
    The Big Three: Lying, Stealing & Raging - In adoption and foster care, we are seeing high rates of children who have been prenatally exposed to alcohol, drugs and high levels of in-utero stress which can have a significant impact on the individual’s brain development. Although Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) are twice as common as autism, this disorder often goes undiagnosed or misdiagnosed. Children, adolescents and adults often have invisible brain injuries and typical parenting, teaching and therapeutic strategies are often ineffective. Some common symptoms in children are lying, stealing, and raging. We will discuss the neuro-behavioral aspects of why these behaviors are common and talk about concrete relational-based strategies that can help get a handle on these challenging behaviors. Professional CEU credits available. Trainer: Barb Clark  
    Sponsored by Foster Adopt Connect

  • PRE CONFERENCE WORKSHOP | Thursday, Feb. 20 from 9a-Noon
    REAL ENCOURAGEMENT for Ministry Leaders 
    Attention ministry leaders! Would you like some Real Encouragement? Join the Joy Meadows team as they offer insight and guidance into being an effective ministry leader and advocate for foster and adoptive families. Lunch Included.
    Sponsored by Joy Meadows

  • NEW | WELCOME SOCIAL | Thursday, Feb. 20 from 7-9p
    Let's get the party started early. Start the fun on Thursday night with this mixer, check in early, enjoy our dessert bar, visit with other attendees and enjoy some fun give-a-ways! This event is FREE -just show up, there is no RSVP required. Sponsored by Care Portal

  • NEW | THE BIG EVENT | Friday, February 21 from 6-8p
    We hope you'll join us for an evening of laughter after your first full day at the RE: Conference. We will enjoy dinner and a full comedy set with Andrew Stanley. Sponsored by DCCCA

  • Friday & Saturday | February 21-22 | 9a-6 p
    Registration includes two full days of encouragement, as well as, lunch & snacks both days - plus unlimited piping hot coffee!
    Nov 1-Dec 20 Early Bird Rate $69 per person
    Dec 21-Jan 31 Regular Rate $79 per person
    Feb 1-Feb 22 Late Rate $89 per person

  • Our online replay is included with all IN PERSON registrations. The 2025 ONLINE REPLAY will include access to 20 breakouts and all four general sessions. Available March 1- May 31, 2025

  • The Big Three: Lying, stealing & raging with Barb Clark

  • This option is for professionals wishing to receive CEU credit approved by KS BSRB.

  • Attention ministry leaders! Would you like some Real Encouragement? Join the Joy Meadows team as they offer insight and guidance into being an effective ministry leader and advocate for foster and adoptive families. Lunch Included.

  • !!NEW!! Immediately following RE: Conference, join us for dinner and a full evening of laughter with comedian Andrew Stanley.

NO WAY!
One way we offer real encouragement to foster and adoptive parents, is through something we call "NO WAY!" moments.   This is our opportunity to encourage attendees in a way that makes them say “NO WAY!”  We want to hear from you. What would bless your family right now?  Do you know another attendee that could use boost? Share the need with us:

PRAYER REQUESTS

Need prayer? Our prayer teams take your needs to heart!  Please let us know if there's something we can be praying for your family:

$79.00

A service charge of $5 is charged per registrant to cover the cost of registration service provider.

$5.00
$84.00

*Terms and Conditions

By registering for RE: Conference, I understand and agree to the following: 

1.) Cancelation policy

In-person cancelations: We will accept cancelations and offer a full refund for in-person registration through January 31, 2025.  Cancellations after February 1st will be converted to
on-line only" registration.  

2) Training Certificates: Training Certificates will only be offered to registered attendees.  In-person conference attendee's will receive their certificate in their conference manual (up to 10 hours). 

3.) Content privacy:  In order to honor the content provided by our speaking partners, no content should be recorded or used without written authorization.

4.) Photography permission:  Smile! Please note photography and video recording may be in progress as you participate in RE: Conference and registering signifies your release and consent to the possibility that your image may be used by RE: Conference for promotional purposes.

5.) Meal guidance: All meals for pre conference workshop and conference will offer food combinations which can be allergy friendly. Most meals will represent a box lunch style meal. However, if your allergies determine a need to bring your own meals, refrigeration options are available with our kitchen staff.

6.) No children allowed:  Due to the many complex situations foster and adopt parents face, this is a child free event. No babies (even breast-feeding babies) will be allowed.


7.)  Who may attend? RE: Conference exists for the encouragement and support of all foster, adoptive and kinship parents. As a Christian conference, we believe we best express Christ's love and desire for unity when we are open to people from all backgrounds. If you are a foster, adoptive or kinship parent you are welcome here.  

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