Let's Stay Together Family Conference

Welcome to the Let's Stay Together Family Conference! Join us on Sat, September 13th, 2025 at 10:30 AM at the CareOregon Boys & Girls Club for a day of fun, learning, and connecting with others in your community. This event is all about strengthening family relationships. Come participate in interactive workshops, engaging activities, and insightful discussions. We'll have light refreshments as well. We're also excited to have a raffle to give away a few family friendly prizes. Hope to see you there! Let's Stay Together and make this a day to remember!

We're so excited to have you pick 2 sessions from the several amazing topics. Here are the breakdown of each session below.

Family Compass: Values, Vision & Focus for the Year Ahead

A new school year presents both pressure and opportunity. This one-hour interactive workshop helps parents and caregivers reconnect with family priorities through reflection and conversation. Participants will set meaningful family goals and leave with a renewed sense of purpose and aligned objectives for the upcoming months.

Connecting with your Kids

In this session, you’ll learn how to deepen your relationship and connection with your child. Although many of these tips work best for ages 2-11, they can certainly be applied to older children (and even adults!). Maintaining the bonds of love and communicating through the tough stuff are some of the foundational building blocks to connecting to your child.

Loving Amid Adverstiy

Join this dynamic couple as they guide you through the art of loving one another in challenging times. Whether you are newlyweds or celebrating decades together, Anthony and Donita's workshop will inspire you, provide practical ways to remain connected in your relationship.

Unpacking the values of ‘tough love’ and ‘respect’ on the parent-child relationship

This interactive workshop will explore the values of 'tough love' and 'respect' in Black families, examining their historical origins and effects on parent-child relationships. It will cover communication, trust, stability, and child development, allowing participants to reflect on their own practices and discuss generational differences in parenting. Alternatives to enhance responsive and empathetic caregiving will also be presented.

Co-Parenting with Grace: Finding Common Ground for the Children’s Sake

Explore strategies for effective co-parenting, focusing on communication, compromise, and collaboration between biological and stepparents.

Fueling the Family

Feeding your family comes with so many different pieces. However, making sure you’re doing so with nutrition in mind is what this session is all about! Come learn ways to crate healthy and balanced meals for your family.

The Myth of the Unbreakable Man: Why Toughness Needs Truth

Exploring how emotional honesty leads to better relationships, mental health, and success.

Financial Literacy as a Key to Success

Undoubtedly, finances are a crucial aspect of life. However, how you engage with, use and manage them is equally important, and requires intentionality and education. Come explore some helpful tools that can aid you in your journey towards financial success!

Hormonal Changes with Age

Ladies, we're all aware that menopause is a thing, but do you know what's really going on in your body? It's time to get the lowdown on what's changing and ask those burning questions!

Boundaries With Adult Children

The session focuses on effectively setting boundaries with adult children, covering the distinction between boundaries and rules, enforcement, and handling disrespect. It also allows participants to share tips and experiences with others facing similar challenges.

Info: Sessions offered:
• Loving Amid Adversity
• Boundaries With Adult Children
• Hormonal Changes with Age
• Family Compass: Values, Vision & Focus for the Year Ahead
• Co-Parenting with Grace: Finding Common Ground for the Children’s Sake

Info: Sessions offered:
• The Myth of the Unbreakable Man: Why Toughness Needs Truth
• Fueling the Family
• Connecting with your Kids
• Financial Literacy as a Key to Success • Unpacking the values of ‘tough love’ and ‘respect’ on the parent-child relationship

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

CareOregon Boys & Girls Club, 454 Southeast 165th Avenue, Portland, United States