Life Raft Conference 2026
Where Foster & Adoptive Parents, Teachers, Ministry Leaders and Social Workers come together to learn how to support vulnerable children in our community.
This Year's Theme: The Road to Healing
No matter where a child is on their journey, healing is possible and they do not have to walk that road alone.

Join us as we learn how to walk beside them with compassion and purpose. Be strengthened and equipped to support a child’s path toward healing, while being reminded that every step forward can lead to belonging, hope, and a brighter future.
August 29, 2026
What Is Life Raft?
Life Raft is a powerful, all-day training conference designed to equip and empower caregivers, educators, and professionals with the principles and strategies of Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®).
This event will provide practical tools that promote healing and connection for children who have experienced trauma, loss, or separation.
Through engaging speakers, hands-on learning, and real-world applications, attendees leave with a renewed sense of confidence and competence in their caregiving approach and how to assist children in the classroom.
Foster parents who attend can also earn 6 hours of training credit applicable toward their licensing requirements.
This is more than a training—it's a lifeline.
Who is Life Raft For?
The tools taught at Life Raft are relevant for anyone who interacts with children, especially those who have experienced adversity.
This includes:
- Foster and adoptive parents
- Kinship caregivers
- Teachers and school staff
- Social workers and counselors
- Church and ministry leaders
- Community volunteers
Whether you're navigating the challenges of parenting or working with children in a professional capacity, Life Raft offers insight and strategies that make a difference. The conference is open to the entire community—because every child deserves to feel safe, seen, and supported.
Featured Speaker:
Melody Aguayo, PhD Adoption Trauma Coach
Melody Aguayo provides a warm, witty guide for parenting trauma-impacted kids, translating brain science into everyday tools that actually work. With a doctorate in Psychology and a master’s in marriage and family therapy, she helps families trade chaos for connection through practical co-regulation, realistic expectations, and fresh hope. Melody believes kids do as well as they can with the skills they have, and she equips parents to build those skills with compassion and clarity.
Explore The Schedule
Breakout Session Speakers
Childcare Information
Limited Spots Available
$10 per child
Ages 0-18
Breakfast, Lunch and Snack Provided
Childcare tickets can be purchased when purchasing Adult tickets.
Questions? email
impact@7homes.org
Life Raft Sponsors
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Become a Sponsor
Sponsors don’t just make Life Raft 2026 possible, they help create a space where families feel seen, supported, and never alone. Together, we stand alongside foster and adoptive parents, teachers, and social workers who are caring thoughtfully and faithfully for children and families in need of hope and healing.
If your business or organization shares this heart, there’s a meaningful way to step in. Your partnership helps strengthen a community where belonging truly begins and where every child and family is reminded they matter.
Location:
Definition Church
1806 Merritt Dr, Greensboro, NC 27407
