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Entrusted Conference

Entrusted One Day

August 5, 2023

SPONSORS

August 5, 2023

Peninsula Community Chapel

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

Pre-conference: "Faith and Healing in the Depths of Trauma" with Fred Liggin and Barbara Stewart

Other accommodations are available nearby. 

Hampton Inn

Extended Stay America

Staybridge Suites

Wingate by Wyndham

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.

Preparing Foster Youth for Independence

The Intersection of Foster Care and Human Trafficking

Introduction to Trust Based Relational Interventions (TBRI)

How can your business/ministry better serve this population?

Compassion Fatigue and Burnout

Attaining Racial Equity in Foster Care

Five Markers of Trauma

Building Resilience: Tools and techniques for fostering resilience in children and families

Introduction to TBRI, Part 1

Introduction to TBRI, Part 2

The Intersection of Foster Care and Human Trafficking: How to Keep Your Child Safe

Grief Workshop

Breakouts

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