The 2026 Families Rising Adoption & Foster Care Conference
OCTOBER 21-22, 2026
The 2026 Families Rising Adoption & Foster Care Conference
OCTOBER 21-22, 2026
A virtual conference for adoptive, foster, and kinship caregivers AND child welfare professionals.
Calling all kinship families, youth advocates, and foster and adoptive parents! Plus, are you a caseworker, family support specialist, kinship navigator, or child therapist? Join our international social services community helping children and families everywhere THRIVE.
This year’s conference is VIRTUAL to ensure accessibility for all our US and Canadian communities.
Meet our
Keynote Speakers
Our 2026 Theme…
There’s hope for our children. There’s hope for child welfare. Let’s make it happen together.
Registration & Rates
This has been a hard year for all of us, and both Canada and the US have faced economic struggles. We want to meet you where you’re at and get you the training you need during these times. That’s why we’ve significantly lowered our rates from last year’s conference to accommodate caregivers and professionals as best we can.
Early Bird rates available now through August 26!
US Rates
Caregivers
Professionals
Lived Experts
Students
Canadian Rates
One rate—no borders. Conference rates for Canadians have been lowered to account for exchange fees! After exchange fees, Canadians will pay roughly the same as US attendees.*
Caregivers
Professionals
Lived Experts
Students
*Note that currency exchange fees change frequently. Actual registration rate will include the base rate listed above + the exchange fee in effect at the time of registration.
Registration is Open!
What Past Attendees Are Saying
“The trainings were all so empowering and engaging! I had a lot of light bulb moments where things just finally made sense. As an adoptive parent and a social worker practicing in the field, I left here feeling so empowered, engaged and eager to share the knowledge and experiences I had with others! Thank you for such an amazing conference!”
“This is the single most important opportunity to learn each year. I won’t miss it! Thanks for providing an excellent experience and opportunity to learn.”
“This was better than any expectation I could have imagined. This is my first all virtual conference. I have attended major International conferences over the past 20 years as a social worker, and I will say that this conference went smoothly, exceeded my expectations and provided amazing insight that I will most definitely use in my work and family life. Thank you so much!!”
“I loved being able to attend virtually. I would not have been able to hear all this great information if it was in person!”
“If you want to be sure you are current in best practice modalities and practice, attend this conference!”
Thank You, Sponsors!
You can be a sponsor too! Sponsorship packages start at just $200.
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