February 25-26, 2022
$30 for Friday 6p-9p
$30 for Saturday 9a-3:30
$50 for both days
Childcare is provided but limited.
It will close when capacity is reached, or on Feb 9.
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First Baptist Georgetown
1333 W University Ave
Georgetown, TX 78628
We are excited to offer the Central Texas community A Future + A Hope Conference 2022 at First Baptist Georgetown. There will be inspiring and excellent presentations to encourage people to engage in foster care and adoption, and high-quality resources to equip caregivers of children. Along with over 16 breakout sessions to choose from, AFAH will host these two outstanding speakers:
Keynote Speaker
Friday Evening
Dr. Clarence Hill Jr. has been married to Alicia for twenty-two years and has four children ages 7 to 18.
Dr. Hill was in honored in 2020 with an honorary doctorate from Mid America Christian University for his extensive work and trainings in the areas of compassion, unity, reconciliation and justice. He graduated from Southern Nazarene University with a BS in Business Administration and played basketball under Johnny Orr at Iowa State University.
Dr. Clarence Hill Jr. is the founder and lead visionary for the Stronger Together Movement and the Senior Pastor of Antioch Community Church in Norman, Oklahoma. Specializing in social issues and areas of conflict, Dr. Hill has a passion for helping families. He facilitates strategic city collaboratives, conferences, and campaigns. He speaks across the country on the topic of city transformation, racial harmony, leadership, and compassion.
Keynote Speaker
Saturday
Rosaria Butterfield (PhD, Ohio State University) is an author, speaker, pastor’s wife, homeschool mom, and former professor of English and women’s studies at Syracuse University. She is the author of The Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert; Openness Unhindered; and The Gospel Comes with a House Key.
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Schedule
| 5:30-6:30 | 6:00-6:30 | 6:30-8:45 |
|---|---|---|
| Childcare Check-in | Dinner at the Kids' Table | Keynote Speaker, Dr. Clarence Hill |
| 8:30-9:00 | 9:00-10:15 | 10:15-2:30 | 2:30-3:30 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Check-In | Welcome and Dr. Rosaria Butterfield | Breakout Session Rotation and Lunch | Take a Chance on Me Film Viewing and Close |
Breakouts
"Take a Chance on Me" Video Viewing
This session will be shown as the last general session. Speakers: Nick and Whitney Runyon |
Shifting Our Mindset: Keeping Families Together
Single and Parenting: Building a Strong Support System
Speaker: Lisa Ho |
Living With A Power Struggle: Parenting Teens
Speaker: Jacob Huerca |
Disporportionality in The Texas Foster Care System
| Speaker: Tonya Collins |
Saying Yes: Taking My Next Right Step
Speaker: Krista Ruff, LCSW |
Feeling Alone: Navigating a Kinship Placement
Remaining Hopeful In The Grief
Speaker: Amber Chessar, MS, LPC, NCC |
Until There Are Enough Homes: Effectively Engaging Your Church in the Foster Care Crisis
Parenting Toward Resilience: A TBRI Overview
Speaker: Janice Reyes, TBRI® Practitioner
Navigating the Foster Care System
Speaker: Judge Ryan Larson |
Adoptee Voices
The Science of Hope
In this introductory session, we will review the neuroscience and attachment research, and develop an understanding of how the heart, mind, body, and soul heal from complex trauma. This training can grow our compassion and lead to healing, transformation, and hope in the life of the people you serve! When you understand that a one's behavior can be rooted in their early history, it can help you see the need behind their behavior and support their healing. Speaker: Anna Valdez |
What About My Kids Who Are Already Home
Expanding Cross Cultural Relations
The Joy of Adoption
Their Side of The Story: The Voices of Youth Who Have Aged Out
Speaker: Jordan Hope Vera |
