9/26 - UNCW McNeil Lecture Hall
601 S College Road
Wilmington, NC 28403
(Located on Cahill Drive on campus)
10/17 - Biltmore Church
35 Clayton Road
Arden, NC 28704
Kinship Conference 2026
2 Locations- One Mission
Join FFA-NC in Partnership with NCDHHS
9/26- Wilmington
10/17- Asheville
9am-3pm
The Foster Family Alliance of North Carolina Kinship Conference is a supportive and educational event designed for kinship caregivers, child welfare professionals, and community partners. The conference will provide valuable resources, training, advocacy updates, and opportunities to connect with others navigating kinship care journeys. Attendees can expect informative workshops, expert speakers, networking opportunities, and practical tools to strengthen and support families caring for children impacted by kinship placement.
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Agenda:
9-10:00: Registration, light breakfast and meet vendors
10-10:30: Welcome and keynote address
10:30-12:00: Overview of family dynamics, DHHS presentation of Kinship Services and Supports and lived expert panel
12-1:15: Lunch and meet vendors
1:30-3:00: Breakout sessions for kinship caregivers and professionals