10/13/2026
Hello New Hampshire! Our annual Village Conference for NH DCYF caregivers is right around the corner! Have you ever considered becoming a foster parent or a mentor to a teen in care? This is the PERFECT event for you!
* Meet other caregivers, DCYF leadership and field staff!
* Connect with community partners from around the state!
* Attend breakout sessions packed with tools and resources!
* Enjoy a continental breakfast and full buffet lunch!
This event is FREE to attend but advanced registration is required.
Here are all the details:
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💙 WHO CAN ATTEND?
Current foster, adoptive, and kinship caregivers are invited to attend the full-day conference.
Prospective Foster Parents and Prospective Youth Mentors are also welcome. This is a great opportunity to meet current caregivers, DCYF staff, and community partners and learn more about the village of support available to children and families.
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📅 WHEN & WHERE?
Saturday, October 24, 2026
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
DoubleTree by Hilton – Manchester, NH
Registration and check-in will open at 7:45 AM.
FREE parking is generously provided by the NH Foster and Adoptive Parent Association (NHFAPA).
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🎓 WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT?
* Community Vendor Fair - Connect with more than 30 community partners in our vendor fair and learn about resources and services available to support you and the children in your care.
*Two Keynote Speakers:
* Linda Lyons, LICSW
“The Opposite of Overwhelmed: 4 Key Skills That Make a Difference”
* Joshua Wayne, MA, Youth Development Expert
“Building Thriving, Resilient Youth: How to Be the Guide They Need”
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🎟️ HOW DO I REGISTER?
To register, please use the link below:
https://www.eventzilla.net/e/2026-caregiver-conference-the-support-of-a-village-2138699898?utm_source=chatgpt.com
When you click “Register Now,” you will be prompted to enter an access code.
The codes are case sensitive, and each person needs to register individually, even if you are attending with your spouse or partner.
Please reserve just 1 ticket at a time and then register your spouse or significant other separately. This ensures that each attendee receives the appropriate attendance and training credit as well as a name tag for the conference.
Caregiver Ticket:
Village2026!
Prospective Caregiver:
Connect2026!
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🧭 HOW DO I CHOOSE MY BREAKOUT SESSIONS?
Once you follow the registration link, you’ll be able to read a brief description of each breakout session.
Take some time to look through the options and choose the topics that you think will be most helpful for you and your family.
There are a lot of practical resources and tools being offered this year, and we hope you’ll find sessions that you can take home and put to use right away.
If you have questions about the conference, registration or breakout sessions please email [email protected] for assistance.
We hope you’ll be able to join us on October 24th. We look forward to spending the day with you!
