CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
(A more detailed schedule is included with your conference packet. Schedule subject to change)
MORNING
08:30
Doors Open
09:00
Opening Session
11:00
Morning Breakouts
12:00
Lunch
12:30
Panel Discussion
AFTERNOON
01:30
Midday Session
03:00
Midday Breakouts
04:00
Vendor Connect
04:30
Closing Session
06:30
Social Mingle
Speakers
We're so excited to bring you some of today's most influential voices in the kinship, foster, and adoption spheres. We trust you'll be blessed, inspired, and challenged by all they bring to the conference.
Susan Wanderer
Susan is a Family Minister, Coach, Communicator, wife, adoptive mom and author who believes people were created on purpose for a purpose and delights in cheering them on.
Her book, 'A Wanderer's Journey: When Grief Enters' speaks to how grief changes you. How your love increases for your circle of people. And how you learn the sacredness of holding space for grief and the physical, spiritual, and emotional impact it has. Susan's prayer is it serves people walking the path of grief or people holding hands with those who are brokenhearted.
main stage, keynote
Fred Liggin
Fred is a follower of Jesus, pastor with Williamsburg Christian Church, founder and co-executive director with 3e Restoration Inc, co-owner of Philoxenia Culture, contextual theologian, clinical trauma professional, S.T.A.R. practitioner (Strategies for Trauma Awareness and Resilience), ethnographer, TEDx alum, and coffee drinker.
He’s an adjunct professor at Rochester University and The College of William & Mary where he teach courses in philosophy, ethics, christian history, theology, leadership, and ethnography.
Fred serves on the Advisory Board of Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center, Bacon Street Youth and Family Services, and FreeKind. In addition to the board for 3e Restoration, he is a founding board member and trainer with the Virginia Racial Healing Institute and a member of the Greater Williamsburg Trauma-Informed Community Network.
main stage, keynote
“In my 25 years of serving vulnerable children and their families, the Entrusted Conference was the best adoption conference that I have ever attended! What made it most valuable was the compassion, understanding, commitment and support demonstrated to those who want to adopt, who have adopted, those who serve in the field as workers, as well as those who had the courage to give up their rights for the sake of their biological children’s prosperity. All in the same room at the same time being poured into and celebrated!!! I was completely blown away and tremendously blessed!!!”
Cheryl
Social Worker
“This was my first time attending the Entrusted Conference and I cannot imagine missing any in the future. I can’t wait for the next one! I walked away feeling rejuvenated and ready to continue this work (for me, foster care). I didn’t realize it was a Christian-based Conference and I so appreciated the worship, prayer, and Scripture throughout the event. The lunch, breakfast items, snacks, flavored water, coffee, and cupcakes were a nice treat. I only regret not getting a massage (free massages were available on-site). Thank you so much for bringing so many awesome speakers!”
Angie
Foster Parent
“I was reluctant to go. I've been to so many conferences that turned out to be a waste of time and money. But, when we won tickets, I kind of felt like we had to go, lol. And WOW, was I wrong about being reluctant. I left feeling encouraged and empowered. I can't wait to buy tickets so we can attend next year.”
James
Local Pastor
Other accommodations are available nearby.
Distance to Venue
8 minute drive
Hilton Garden Inn
Rating: 4.5/5
Close to I-64, with shops, dining, and entertainment within walking distance. Newport News/Williamsburg Airport is three miles away. Our Garden Grille Restaurant serves breakfast, and our Pavilion Pantry is open 24 hours for drinks and snacks.
$94-126
Distance to Venue
6 minute drive
Courtyard by Marriott
Rating: 4.0/5
Less than 10 minutes from the airport (PHF). Enjoy convenience to popular restaurants, movies, and shopping. Golf enthusiasts will love lodging near the Kiln Creek Golf Club's 18-hole championship course. A short drive to Yorktown Beach, Yorktown Battlefield, Buckroe Beach, Busch Gardens, Water Country USA, or Colonial Williamsburg.
$189-275
LODGING
There are a variety of quality option for lodging near the conference venue. We've highlighted our top two suggestions and provided other nearby options for you to choose from.
Breakouts
- Fri, Apr 25Historic WilliamsburgApr 25, 2025, 9:00 AM – Apr 26, 2025, 6:30 PMHistoric Williamsburg, Williamsburg, VA, USAJoin us in Historic Williamsburg for Entrusted '25
- Fri, Sep 27Peninsula Community ChapelSep 27, 2024, 9:00 AM – Sep 28, 2024, 6:00 PMPeninsula Community Chapel, 4209 Big Bethel Rd, Yorktown, VA 23693, USAThrough this year's conference, let's cultivate a space where we not only anchor ourselves in the beacon of hope but also allow ourselves to discover the strength and resilience that comes from being held by a nurturing community.
- Sat, Aug 05Peninsula Community Chapel, YorktownAug 05, 2023, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PMPeninsula Community Chapel, Yorktown, 4209 Big Bethel Rd, Yorktown, VA 23693, USAEntrusted Conference is all-new for 2023! New location, new format, new pricing model! Get your tickets now and make plans to join us for this high-impact, one-day conference for kinship, foster, and adoptive parents. Find your community. Be encouraged. Feel seen.