Events

Connections in Community Mindy Louscher, Social Worker/Case Manager IA DHS & Kelli Hooyer, Family Crisis Centers Mindy Louscher has spent the majority of her life serving others. Mindy has been...

This is a special night of fun, fellowship, and community building. The night includes a live auction, silent auction, and a free meal that is followed with gourmet coffee and...

Help and Healing Marty Wallace, LMHC Attachment and Trauma Therapist Marty Wallace is a licensed mental health counselor, registered play therapist supervisor, an attachment and trauma specialist, and a CCTP...

Racial Stress & Trauma Martha Draayer, NWC Director of Intercultural Development & Dr. Valerie Stokes, LISW What is racial trauma? What is the impact of racial trauma? What are the...

Just Breathe - Darcie Van Voorst, LMSW Mental Health Therapist Two simple words, not so simple to do, especially if we have a dysregulated nervous system. In addition to learning...

An Adoption Journey • Danny & Kansas Fergen, Adoptive Parents Adoption is a beautiful journey that significantly impacts the entire family. Danny & Kansas Fergen have seen firsthand the impact...

Sibling Panel A panel of young adults, who have adoptive siblings in theirfamilies, will share thoughts, experiences, and insights of how adoption has impacted their lives. Come, listen, learn, and...

The Hope for the Journey Conference encourages families and caregivers while providing practical resources they may need to meet the needs of children impacted by adoption and/or foster care. Please...