10:00 am - 10:15 am

Attendees are welcome to check-in starting at 10 a.m. During the first fifteen minutes of the day, you can pick up your name badge and swag bag, snap photos at our photo booth, personalize your badge with identity buttons, grab a cup of coffee, and find a seat!

10:15 am - 11:00 am

Our day kicks off at 10:15 a.m. with the Opening Session, featuring introductions, an icebreaker, setting our purpose for the day, and a chance to learn whose in the room. We'll also hear from our inspiring Purpose Panel.

Part of our Opening Session, our Purpose Panel helps us set the tone for the day. The panel features Leighangela, a birth mom, Camilla, an adoptive mom, and Andreya, an adoptee. All three will offer their unique perspectives. This dynamic trio will share insights on the importance of nurturing relationships between biological and adoptive families.

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Bryan Post, an adoptee and former foster child, is one of America’s Foremost Child Behavior and Adoption Experts, Founder of the Post Institute, The Leaf Company and Major Media League, Entrepreneur and Speaker. A renowned clinician, lecturer, and best-selling author of From Fear to Love, The Great Behavior Breakdown and twelve other books, and more than 100 video and audio programs, Bryan has traveled throughout the world providing expert treatment and consultation to a variety of groups. 

12:30 pm - 1:45 pm

Enjoy a delicious taco bar catered by Sac Tacos. The taco bar includes:

• Steak, pork, and chicken
• Rice and beans
• Chips and handmade tortillas
• Red and green salsa
• Fresh onions and cilantro

If you have food allergies or dietary restrictions, please indicate your requirements when you register.

12:30 pm - 1:45 pm

During lunch attendees will have the opportunity to meet local service providers and learn about the services they offer to foster and adoptive families.

Confirmed Vendors:

• XHope Missions
• The LEAF Company
• Capital Stars Youth Help Network
• Impact Sac
• Foster the Family
• Black Child Legacy Campaign
• ALTA Regional Center
• Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
• Trauma Education Support Specialists 
• Teams and Dreams Foundation
• California Alliance of Caregivers 
• Capital Adoptive Families Alliance (CAFA)
• California Alliance of Child and Family Services 

Additional vendors will be listed as they commit. A full list of vendors will be posted by mid-September.

1:45 pm - 2:45 pm

Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in one of three breakout sessions.

• Strength in Support: Foster Parenting for Kids with Special Needs
• Navigating the Teen Years: Parenting Strategies for Success
• Connecting Through Conversations: Talking to My Child About Their Story

2:45 pm - 3:00 pm

In the final fifteen minutes of the conference, we will come together to reflect on the day, take a group photo, and announce the raffle prize winners!