KVC Nebraska’s Resource Family Conference 

RFC will take place March 29-30, 2024, at the Marriott Cornhusker Hotel in Lincoln, NE. This event is a one-of-a-kind training opportunity for KVC Nebraska resource families, non-KVC affiliated resource families and industry professionals. Attendees learn from nationally renowned experts, receive continuing education trainings, and network with other resource families in the area to create an invaluable support network.

The countdown has begun. RFC begins in…

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.

What’s a Resource Family?

Resource families include foster parents (individuals and families caring for youth experiencing foster care), individuals and families certified as Shared Living Providers who care for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, and the youth and clients KVC serves.

Keynote Speaker: Ricky C. Simmons

Ricky C. Simmons began his speaking career in 2010. To date, Ricky has reached over 50,000 people and is continuing his mission to motivate people from all walks of life. Ricky’s story is one of courage, perseverance, humility and ultimately hope. He entertains, educates, and challenges the way many people think. Ricky now celebrates his recovery as a changed and more knowledgeable man. He speaks from his own personal experiences and shows how redemption is possible.

9:00am – 10:40am – Keynote Session
11:00am – 12:00pm – Lunch & Panel
12:15pm – 1:30pm – Breakout Sessions I
1:45pm – 3:00pm – Breakout Sessions II

Breakout Session Topics:

• Transitioning Youth to Adulthood-Where Do I Start?
• Families Forever
• Fly Like Chi
• Special Education for System’s Involved Children and Youth
• How to be Kind AND Firm
• The Impact of Brain Injury on System-Involved Individuals

Interested in supporting youth, individuals and families at the Resource Family Conference? We need donated items, volunteers and monetary donations! Contact Jennifer Warren for more information at (402) 742-8836 or jwarren@kvc.org.