For over three decades, the Adoptive and Foster Family Coalition of New York’s annual statewide conference has provided an opportunity for foster/kinship care/adoptive parents to be inspired, network and learn about the latest in the field.   Aimed at parents and professionals alike, the conference brings leaders in the child welfare field to New York and offers a variety of topical workshops designed to deepen the knowledge of attendees, help to form connections with other parents and professionals and give attendees tools they can bring home and share in their community.  Nationally-known plenary speakers and workshop presenters share their knowledge and expertise to help participants gain perspective, increase skills, and learn to appreciate the positives.

Our 2024 Conference Theme: Finding Resilience

In-Person (at The Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park) AND Virtual (in the AFFCNY.Network) Tickets Available!!

Resiliency is the ability to survive, adapt and recover from the stresses or adversities we all face in our lives. We understand that trauma forces us to adapt and transform in ways that are necessary for survival yet can sometimes become actual barriers and challenges to a family’s progress. 

Resilient children, resilient families, resilient communities are similar to resilient reefs – we have strong social networks and a diversity of people, knowledge and functions. We support each other and share with each other our lessons from lived experiences and professional expertise. We school together, from all walks of life, from around our great state, willing to tread the deep waters of difficult conversations and hard truths. Won’t you join us in 2024?

Register now! affcny.org/conference