Conference Details
2026 DATES: June 5 and 6
LOCATION: Forum Christian Church (3900 Forum Blvd, Columbia, MO 65203)
FOOD: Lunch will be provided on Saturday. Snacks provided throughout the day on Friday and Saturday.
THE GATHERING HOUR: A time of connection, encouragement and networking from 6 to 7:30 p.m. This event will include heavy appetizers and is free to attendees who register!
Main Schedule
Friday
1:00 p.m. – Registration Opens
1:30 p.m. – General Session
3:00 p.m. – Workshop
4:00 p.m. – Break
4:15 p.m. – Workshop
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – The Gathering Hour
Join us for time of connection, encouragement, and networking! This event will include heavy appetizers and is free for all Foster the Call attendees!
Saturday
9:00 a.m. – General Session
10:00 a.m. – Break
10:20 a.m.- Workshop
11:20 a.m. – Break
11:40 a.m. – General Session
12:40 p.m. – Lunch
1:30 p.m. – Workshop
2:30 p.m. – Break
2:50 p.m. – Workshop
3:50 p.m. – Break
4:00 p.m. – Final Session
Workshop Schedule
Friday
3:00 p.m.
Managing Emotional Mayhem – Kelly Wright
Trauma-Informed Language and Communication Support – Kathryn Fishman-Weaver, PhD
Pathways to Permanency – Amanda Langley
Meltdowns to Moments of Connection – Abbie Kaufmann
Cultivating Health Rhythms – Jason Johnson
4:15 p.m.
Managing Emotional Mayhem – Kelly Wright
Trauma-Informed Language and Communication Support – Kathryn Fishman-Weaver, PhD
Pathways to Permanency – Amanda Langley
Meltdowns to Moments of Connection – Abbie Kaufmann
TBRI®: Improving Connection Through Communication – Heather Saak, BA
Saturday
10:20 a.m.
The Power of Your Words – Kari Kietzel BCBA
Guarding the Bond – Amanda Chilton
Smart Money Strategies for Foster Parents – John B Walter, CPA, Financial Advisor
Strength for the Journey – Jeff Bryant
For the Fathers – Jason Johnson
TBRI®: Improving Connection Through Communication – Heather Saak, BA
1:30 p.m.
The Power of Your Words – Kari Kietzel BCBA
Restoring Wonder Through Care – Chris Hoover BSN, RN, CCM
Managing Emotional Mayhem – Kelly Wright
Strength for the Journey – Jeff Bryant
Beauty from Ashes – Staycee Dixson
1-on-1 with John B Walter, CPA, Financial Advisor
2:50 p.m.
The Power of Your Words – Kari Kietzel BCBA
Smart Money Strategies for Foster Parents – John B Walter, CPA, Financial Advisor
Strength for the Journey – Jeff Bryant