# Event Details - **Event Name**: Relative's Raising Children's Conference 2026 (FREE) - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 09:30 am – Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event Description**: Are you a relative raising someone else's child? Attend this one-day conference to connect, learn & feel empowered.About this EventWelcome 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 80233Throughout 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!Agenda🕑: 09:30 AM - 09:50 AMRegistration and breakfast🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:15 AMWelcome message🕑: 10:20 AM - 11:05 AMKeynote Speaker (Kinship Caregivers as leaders)Host: Matt Teegarden, LCSW, COFInfo: 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🕑: 11:10 AM - 11:25 AMBreak and Resource Explration🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PMBreakout Conference Speaker Session 1Host: Matt TeeGargenInfo: Overcoming Trauma and Building Intentional Lives It has been said that trauma is not an event, but an experience. The legacy of trauma is not only the things that happened, but equally or more, how those events changed the way the survivor sees themselves, others, and the world around them. There is no simple roadmap to guide a young person and those who love them through the process of growing through trauma. This workshop will provide a structure to help young people and their caregivers to grow from victims of trauma to strong young people on the path to reclaiming their lives and building their futures.🕑: 12:35 PM - 01:45 PMLunch🕑: 01:50 PM - 02:40 PMBreakout Conference Speaker Session 3🕑: 01:50 PM - 02:40 PMBreakout Conference Speaker Session 4🕑: 02:40 PM - 03:00 PMClosing and Giveaways🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PMBreakout Conference Speaker Session 2 - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/thornton/relatives-raising-childrens-conference-2026-free/100002002169551024 - **Event Categories**: business, conferences, workshops, health-wellness, calendar, mental-health - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes - Location: Margaret W. Carpenter Recreation Center - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 44.52, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Thornton - **state**: CO - **country**: United States - **location**: Margaret W. Carpenter Recreation Center - **lat**: 39.896925 - **long**: -104.942376 - **full address**: Margaret W. Carpenter Recreation Center, 11151 Colorado Boulevard, Thornton, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Relative's Raising Children's Conference 2026 (FREE) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/fe04f6148857d09b44850e6b631d4b28dee9fc27b22deb1ba991f52bce2b0f4a-rimg-w1200-h1822-dcf8f8e8-gmir.jpg?v=1790355673 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Relative's Raising Children's Conference 2026 (FREE) being held? - **A:** Relative's Raising Children's Conference 2026 (FREE) takes place on Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 09:30 am to Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Margaret W. Carpenter Recreation Center, 11151 Colorado Boulevard, Thornton, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Relative's Raising Children's Conference 2026 (FREE)? - **A:** Relative's Raising Children's Conference 2026 (FREE) is organized by Relatives Raising Children Conference. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Relative's Raising Children's Conference 2026 (FREE) is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Thornton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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