Foster and adoptive families thrive in community. These events are designed to help foster and adoptive families connect and find community. Let’s journey together.
Upcoming Foster Care Events
2025-Focus 5K Registration
Join us for our Annual 5K to support foster care and adoption! Run, walk, or cheer us on as we come together to raise funds [...]
Support After Dark: A Virtual Support Group-Ask a Therapist
Join us for our Foster Parent Support Group each month.
Cincinnati Reds vs Washington Nationals Game
Focus on Youth has tickets to the Cincinnati game against the Washington Nationals on 5/2/2025. *Please email Christina Kappen at ckappen@focusonyouth.com and she will let [...]
Support After Dark: Parenting from a Full Cup & Noticing our Own Needs
Support After Dark is a free support group, available to the community, that helps parents build resilience, prioritize self-care, and strengthen family connections in a supportive environment.
In-Depth Training in TBRI
Participants will explore the principles of the TBRI approach, understand the impact of risk factors and adverse childhood experiences, and learn effective engagement strategies, including regulation techniques and fostering felt safety.
Support After Dark Virtual Support Group: Healing Through Action: Practical Tools for Parents
Join us for our Foster Parent Support Group each month.
Pastor Appreciation Lunch
Focus on Youth is grateful for our local ministry leaders who are committed to serving the community of children and families we work with. Come [...]
Fall Virtual Conference: Hope for the Journey
Join us for a virtual event focused on enhancing your skills as a caregiver or helping professionals. Focus on Youth's fall conference will explore essential topics including financial literacy, anxiety management for teens, and navigating sexual health discussions. Expert-led sessions will equip you with practical tools and insights to confidently support the children in your care. Connect with fellow caregivers and professionals to gain valuable resources, and empower yourself to make a meaningful impact.
Meets Required Training Topic: Trauma; Mental Health, Independent Living, Child Development; or Elective
Save the Date - Connect Conference 2026
Thank you for your interest in attending this year’s Connect Conference hosted by Focus on Youth. Please check back for more information soon!