Youth and families thrive in community. These events are designed to help youth, caregivers, and foster and adoptive families connect and find community. Let’s journey together.

Upcoming Events

The Source Stomps Out Hunger Walk

05/24/2025    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

In-Depth Training in TBRI

05/27/2025 - 06/03/2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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. 

Community Zoo Day

05/31/2025    
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sign up today for our Community Day at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens! Registration is first come-first served and is open to anyone in [...]

TBRI® Caregiver Training 2025

Join us for this free for the community training opportunity! TBRI® is an attachment-based, trauma-informed intervention that is designed to meet the complex needs of vulnerable children. TBRI® uses Empowering Principles to address physical needs, Connecting Principles for attachment needs, and Correcting Principles to disarm fear-based behaviors. This four part series, hosted on Mondays in June, will be held at Berachah Baptist Church in Middletown on 6/2, 6/9, 6/16, and 6/23. You do not have to attend all four days, however, if you plan on attending Correcting Principles, you need to have attended at least one of the other sessions.

Support After Dark Virtual Support Group: Healing Through Action: Practical Tools for Parents

06/02/2025    
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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.

Racial Equity and Education

07/01/2025    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The purpose of this training is to advocate, inform, educate and prioritize the need for equity & inclusion in the home and world we live in.

TBRI® Caregiver Training 2025 - Hillsboro

Join us for this free for the community training opportunity! TBRI® is an attachment-based, trauma-informed intervention that is designed to meet the complex needs of vulnerable children. TBRI® uses Empowering Principles to address physical needs, Connecting Principles for attachment needs, and Correcting Principles to disarm fear-based behaviors. This four part series, hosted on Mondays in July, will be held at the Highland County Child Protective Services Office on 7/7, 7/9, 7/14, and 7/16. You do not have to attend all four days, however, if you plan on attending Correcting Principles, you need to have attended at least one of the other sessions.

Pastor Appreciation Lunch

10/01/2025    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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!