Relative's Raising Children's Conference 2026 (FREE)
Are you a relative raising someone else's child? Attend this one-day conference to connect, learn & feel empowered.
Welcome to the Relatives Raising Children Conference 2026!
Join us for an empowering and informative event dedicated to supporting relatives who are raising children. This conference is designed to provide guidance, resources, and a supportive community for grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other relatives who have taken on the important role of parenting their relatives' children.
Mark your calendars for this exciting in-person event, on Thursday Oct 8, 2026 at 09:30 AM MST. We are thrilled to host this conference at the Margaret W. Carpenter Recreation Center. 11151 Colorado Blvd. Thornton, Colorado 80233
Throughout the conference, you'll have the opportunity to attend engaging workshops, listen to inspiring speakers, and connect with other individuals who understand the unique challenges and joys of raising children within a family network. Our knowledgeable presenters will cover a wide range of topics.
Whether you're a seasoned relative caregiver or new to this role, this conference is for you! Gain valuable insights, discover helpful resources, and build connections that will support you on your journey. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with others who share similar experiences.
Register now to secure your spot at the Relatives Raising Children Conference 2026 and embark on a transformative experience that will positively impact your family's future!
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Highlights
- 5 hours 30 minutes
- In person
- Free parking
Refund Policy
Location
Margaret W. Carpenter Recreation Center
11151 Colorado Boulevard
Thornton, CO 80233
How do you want to get there?
Agenda
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Registration and breakfast
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Welcome message
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Keynote Speaker (Kinship Caregivers as leaders)
Matt Teegarden, LCSW, COF is a "retired" clinical social worker. Matt spent his career as a clinical social worker supporting adolescents, families, and communities to build strength and grow. Whether in mental health settings, residential treatment facilities, or public schools, Matt has a passion for identifying and building resilience to support young people and their families to face hardship and challenges to become stronger individually and together. Matt also has a deep respect for kinship caregivers. For his entire career, he has humbly stood beside caregivers stepping up to meet the needs of young people. He is honored to be able to support your work. Our time together will focus on sharpening the leadership skills of our kinship caregivers in their work to lift up children and adolescents