Building Blocks: a Foundational Conference for Caregivers

Welcome to Building Blocks: a Foundational Conference for Caregivers! Join us on Sat, Feb 22, 2025 at Mosaic Church for a day filled with learning, networking, and support for all caregivers.We’re thrilled to unveil an inspiring new conference aimed at empowering caregivers from diverse backgrounds. This event will gather around 250 professionals, including nannies, parents, therapists, and educators, to explore essential themes in caregiving and personal development.

About Family First Household Staffing Agency

Founded in 2017 by Leigh Roberson, Family First Household Staffing Agency has emerged as a significant advocate for domestic rights and self-care. Leigh’s dedication to overcoming challenges and promoting authenticity has shaped the agency into a vital resource for caregivers and families alike.

Conference Focus

This year’s conference will tackle crucial topics such as:

• Anti-racism
• Supporting neurodivergent children
• Assisting LGBTQ families
• Allergy awareness

This will be a bilingual event with Spanish translators, onsite childcare, a sensory/relaxation room for those who may have sensory overload and will be a gluten and nut free zone.

Our goal is to equip caregivers with practical tools for effective communication and boundary-setting while addressing common challenges.

Speakers

• Sally Colon-Petree the Director of Women Like Us Documentary
• Lucretia Berry from Brownicity: Many Hues One Humanity
• Lucy Suerez-Vintimilla from Aventura Conciente: Bilingual Support for Families & Professionals in the world of Autism
• More speaker announcements coming soon!

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KEY NOTE SPEAKER:

Sally Colón-Petree is an accomplished Puerto Rican Filmmaker originating from Chicago, who in 1996, made the strategic decision to establish herself in Los Angeles, the epicenter of the entertainment industry.

In 2004, Sally started Dream On Productions, a distinguished female-driven Production Company headquartered in Los Angeles. Dream On's objective is to craft innovative, socially conscious projects that serve to educate and inspire. This dedication to excellence won her two Telly awards in the same year, acknowledging Sally's exceptional contributions as both a television host and producer.

In 2014, Sally's directorial debut materialized with the release of the documentary "Women Like Us". This thought-provoking film has garnered acclaim, having been showcased in over 100 theaters nationwide and several film festivals, and is currently available on Apple TV, Amazon Prime, Tubi, ROKU and Youtube worldwide, facilitated by Global Digital Releasing.

Recently, Sally completed the manuscript for her inaugural screenplay titled, “Shattered Glass House”, drawing inspiration from her personal narrative. This forthcoming project is poised to commence production in the spring of 2025, promising to further enrich her diverse body of work.

Beyond her professional endeavors, Sally is a Certified Transformation Coach, deeply committed to empowering the next generation of female leaders. As the founder of "Girls Empowered", a mentoring initiative tailored for teenage girls within the Los Angeles Unified School District, she is dedicated to fostering a supportive environment conducive to personal and academic growth.

Lucretia Carter Berry, Hues of You

from Brownicity: Many Hues One Humanity

Lucretia Carter Berry, PhD is the founder of Brownicity, an agency committed to making important, scholarly-informed, antiracism education accessible, and the director of it’s online membership platform, which currently hosts over twelve thousand enrollments. With the tagline Many Hues, One Humanity, Brownicity’s mission is to foster education designed to inspire a culture of justice and true belonging for all.

A former college professor, Lucretia designed Brownicity’s flagship course and study guide, What LIES Between Us - Fostering First Steps Toward Racial Healing (2016) and authored Hues of You - An Activity Book for Learning About the Skin You Are In (2022). She is a Curriculum Specialist for Community School of Davidson (NC), a contributor for (In)courage.me, and a TED and Q-Ideas speaker. She is married to Nathan; they have three daughters and two aussiedoodles.

Lucretia earned her Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction and MA in English from Iowa State University, and her BA from South Carolina State University.

Follow Lucretia on Instagram and Brownicity on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Lucretia finds joy in prayer, dancing, and dark-chocolate covered cashews!

Lucy Suarez-Vintimilla, Aventura Consciente

Bilingual Support for Families and Professionals in the World of Autism

At Aventura Consciente, we see neurodiversity as a fundamental aspect of what makes us human. We believe that every person, no matter their neurological wiring, has the right to be respected, accepted, and empowered to live their best life. When you donate, you’re helping us sustain crucial services and support for autistic individuals and those who love and care for them. Together, by celebrating neurodiversity and cultivating acceptance, we can build a world that welcomes and includes everyone, embracing our differences as strengths. Your donation will directly impact autistic individuals and their families, connecting them with vital resources, nurturing understanding and acceptance of autism.

We’re on a mission to empower parents and educators with the tools they need to truly understand, connect with, and support autistic children and young adults. Our approach revolves around the Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) method, a groundbreaking caregiver-adult-based approach that taps into the power of dynamic intelligence, developed by the brilliant Dr. Steven Gutstein.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Mosaic Church, 10624 Metromont Parkway, Charlotte, United States