EmpowerED Families Conference
A family-centered conference bringing together parents, caregivers, professionals, educators, advocates, and community organizations to share knowledge, discover resources, and build stronger support systems for children and families.
Empowering Families. Strengthening Communities.
The EmpowerED Families Conference was created to give families a place to learn, connect, ask questions, discover resources, and feel empowered to advocate for their children.
Throughout the day, attendees will have opportunities to connect with professionals and community organizations while participating in engaging conversations focused on the needs of children and families.
Built for everyone in a child's corner.
Families & Caregivers
Gain practical knowledge, resources, and confidence to support and advocate for your child.
Educators & Professionals
Connect with families and fellow professionals while expanding your knowledge and community network.
Community Organizations
Connect your organization and resources directly with families who need them.
Child Advocates
Join others who believe every child deserves support, opportunity, and a champion.
More Than a Conference. It's a Community Experience.
A New Conversation Every Hour
Engaging panel conversations featuring professionals, advocates, and community leaders discussing real topics that impact children and families.
Discover. Connect. Access.
Explore organizations, businesses, and service providers offering resources and opportunities for families.
Meet Your Village
Connect with parents, caregivers, professionals, educators, and community champions.
Take Knowledge Home
Discover practical tools, information, and resources that families can continue using after the conference.
Real Conversations. Real Questions. Real Support.
Champion Chat is the signature conversation experience of the EmpowerED Families Conference. Every hour on the half-hour, attendees can join a new panel conversation featuring professionals, advocates, and community leaders.
Meet the Champion Chat Panel
Our Champion Chat panelists are being confirmed. Photos, names, and titles will be posted here as speakers are announced — check back soon, or follow us on Instagram for updates.
Your Day at EmpowerED
AM
Check-In & Resource Village Opens
Arrive, check in, receive your conference materials, and begin exploring the Resource Village.
AM
First Panel Conversation
The first Champion Chat panel of the day begins.
PM
Second Panel Conversation
A new panel, a new conversation.
PM
Third Panel Conversation
Keep exploring the Resource Village between sessions.
PM
Fourth Panel Conversation
The conversations continue.
PM
Final Panel Conversation
The last Champion Chat of the day.
PM
Closing Celebration
A closing celebration and thank-you to our families, partners, vendors, speakers, and community champions.
Conversations That Matter
IEP & 504 Advocacy
Helping families understand and advocate within educational systems.
Special Education
Understanding supports, services, and opportunities for children.
Behavior & Development
Learning practical ways to better understand and support children.
Family Wellness
Supporting the needs and well-being of the entire family.
Community Resources
Finding organizations and services that can help.
Planning for the Future
Helping families prepare for their child's continued growth and success.
Your Community. Your Resources. Your Village.
The Resource Village brings together organizations, businesses, service providers, and community partners committed to supporting children and families.
Discover Resources
Find organizations and services relevant to their family.
Meet Community Partners
Connect face-to-face with local organizations.
Build Connections
Create relationships that can continue beyond the conference.
Come for the information. Leave with empowerment.
- ✓ Learn from knowledgeable professionals
- ✓ Ask questions during Champion Chat
- ✓ Discover community resources
- ✓ Meet other families
- ✓ Connect with local organizations
- ✓ Build advocacy confidence
- ✓ Find practical tools and support
- ✓ Become part of the Champion Kids community
Community Partners
The EmpowerED Families Conference is made possible through the support of organizations, businesses, professionals, and community champions who believe every child and family deserves support.
Want to Partner With Us?
Become a Community PartnerBecome a Champion
Help us create an experience that connects families with the information, resources, and people they need. Your partnership helps make it possible to bring meaningful education and community connections directly to families.
Sponsor the ConferenceFrequently Asked Questions
Parents, caregivers, educators, professionals, advocates, and community organizations — anyone who supports or wants to support children and families are welcome.
Champion Chat is a live panel conversation held every hour on the half-hour. Professionals, advocates, and community leaders discuss real topics affecting children and families, and attendees can ask questions.
Yes. There are five Champion Chat sessions throughout the day (11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM, 2:30 PM, and 3:30 PM), and you're welcome to join as many as you'd like.
This is a family-centered event. Reach out to our team at 407-436-9386 or [email protected] for specifics on accommodations for children at this particular conference.
Contact our team through the "Become a Vendor" button on this page or at 407-436-9386 to learn about Resource Village vendor spots.
Reach out through the "Become a Community Partner" button on this page, or contact us directly — we'll walk you through how your organization can get involved.
Yes. Sponsorship helps make this conference possible for families. Contact our team to learn about current sponsorship opportunities.
Every Family Deserves a Champion.
Join us for a day of learning, connection, advocacy, and empowerment.