KAFCAM

04/06/2026

We shared more of the Patrick Family's story at the conference this year. Watch it here! https://vimeo.com/1175374614/5035b1e2ba?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

To explore becoming a foster parent, check out https://americaskidsbelong.org/states/tn/be-a-foster-parent-tn/ By filling out the form, you will receive a phone call to answer questions and match you with a potential best agency. You can also watch a free on-demand Q&A panel with current professionals and those with lived experience.

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03/31/2026

Kafcam.org for your NEXT STEP!!

03/30/2026

A huge shout out to our volunteer leadership team who pour into every detail of our conference for months and those who come day of to execute and provide excellent service to our attendees.

Another huge thanks to for day of photography and our social media marketing campaign leading up to it. It was a gift to work with you!

03/20/2026

We look forward to gathering with you tomorrow.

The KAFCAM 2026 Adoption & Foster Care Conference begins at 8:30 AM at Fellowship North Church in Knoxville. Breakfast will be available upon arrival, and the day will include workshops, breakout sessions, and opportunities to connect with community partners and other families.

We are grateful for each person who has chosen to be part of this day.

Safe travels, and we will see you in the morning.

03/19/2026

Immensely grateful for our speakers, volunteers, and sponsors!

03/17/2026

This day is made possible by organizations and community partners who believe families deserve education, support, and connection.

We are grateful for the sponsors who have chosen to invest in foster, adoptive, and kinship families through the KAFCAM 2026 Adoption & Foster Care Conference. Their partnership helps create a space where learning is practical, community is meaningful, and encouragement is steady.

Support grows when people show up together.

We look forward to gathering on Saturday, March 21, at Fellowship North Church in Knoxville for a day centered on families and children

03/17/2026

A place to gather. A place to learn. A place to connect.

The KAFCAM Conference serves as a one stop gathering for foster families, adoptive families, kinship caregivers, agencies, and community partners across Knoxville. It was created to encourage, equip, and support families caring for children.

Some attendees come as a first step, simply exploring foster care or adoption and looking for honest information. Others have been fostering for years and are seeking continuing education hours, practical training, or renewed encouragement.

Whether you are just beginning to ask questions or have been walking this road for a long time, this conference was designed with care for you.

Join us this spring for foster parent training, community support, and meaningful connection with others who understand the journey.

Learn more and register at kafcam.org/conference

KAFCAM 2026 Adoption & Foster Care Conference
→ Saturday, March 21, 2026 | 8:30 AM–4:00 PM
→ Fellowship North Church | Knoxville, TN
→ Foster Parent Training Hours available

Foster care conference Knoxville | foster parent continuing education | adoption support | kinship caregiver training | community resources for families

03/14/2026

Only one week until we gather.

The KAFCAM 2026 Adoption & Foster Care Conference is designed to offer steady encouragement, practical tools, and connection for families navigating foster care, adoption, and kinship care.

If you’ve been waiting to register, now is the time. We would love to welcome you for a full day of education and community on Saturday, March 21, at Fellowship North Church in Knoxville.

Registration remains open.
Visit the link in our bio to secure your seat.

03/13/2026

You could provide a safe and secure temporary or permanent home for 1 child or 40 for 1 night or forever. It all matters.

Meet the Patrick family.

Since 2019, they have opened their home to more than 40 children who were in foster care. In May 2025, their fostering journey shifted as they adopted three daughters.

Every foster and adoptive family has a unique story. Some seasons involve short term care. Some lead to permanency through adoption. Each season requires support, education, and community.

The KAFCAM Conference brings together families like the Patricks alongside agencies, ministries, adult adoptees, former foster youth, and professionals who care deeply about children and families involved in foster care.

If you are currently fostering, considering foster care, exploring adoption, or serving as a kinship caregiver, this conference was created with care for you.

Join us for foster parent training, community connection, and practical learning.

Learn more and register at kafcam.org/conference

KAFCAM 2026 Adoption & Foster Care Conference
→ Saturday, March 21, 2026 | 8:30 AM–4:00 PM
→ Fellowship North Church | Knoxville, TN
→ Foster Parent Training Hours available

Foster care conference Knoxville | foster parent support | adoption from foster care | kinship caregiver resources | foster parent training hours

03/12/2026

We’re not all called to foster or adopt, but we can all do something.

Advocacy begins with understanding. When communities are informed and connected, families are better supported and children experience greater stability.

The KAFCAM 2026 Adoption & Foster Care Conference exists to create space for education, listening, and shared responsibility. Whether you are directly involved in foster care and adoption or simply seeking to learn how to support families well, this day offers meaningful insight and practical next steps.

Join us on Saturday, March 21, from 8:30 AM–4:00 PM at Fellowship North Church in Knoxville.

Learn more and register at Kafcam.org/conference

03/10/2026

In the words of Judge Irwin “Bobcats have big hearts!”

We see you Fountain City!

Community matters in foster care.

Each spring, the KAFCAM Conference intentionally rotates to different areas of Knoxville because foster and adoptive families are serving children throughout our city. This year, we are gathering in Fountain City to celebrate and support the many families in that community.

We know that current foster parents and adoptive parents are often the ones who help others take their first step. A personal invitation, a shared conversation, or learning together can make a meaningful difference.

If you are fostering, considering foster care, exploring adoption, or caring for a child you already know, this conference was created with you in mind. It is a space for foster parent training, honest questions, and practical support.

Join us in Fountain City and be part of a community that values learning, connection, and thoughtful care for children and families.

Learn more and register at kafcam.org/conference

KAFCAM 2026 Adoption & Foster Care Conference
→ Saturday, March 21, 2026 | 8:30 AM–4:00 PM
→ Fellowship North Church | Knoxville, TN
→ Foster Parent Training Hours available

Foster care conference Knoxville | Fountain City foster families | foster parent training | adoption support | kinship caregiver resources

03/08/2026

If the word conference feels overwhelming, we understand.

The KAFCAM Conference is not a pressure-filled event where you are expected to make a decision about fostering or adoption. It is not a place where you sign on the dotted line.

It is a space created for honest questions, thoughtful conversations, and clarity.

You can talk with foster families, kinship caregivers, adoption agencies, and ministries. You can learn from people who have lived this experience. You can explore which agency or organization feels like the right fit before making any commitments.

This is a space to gather information, connect with real people, and move at a pace that feels responsible and informed.

If you are considering foster care, adoption, or supporting children who are in foster care, this conference was created with care for you.

Learn more and register at kafcam.org/conference

KAFCAM 2026 Adoption & Foster Care Conference
→ Saturday, March 21, 2026 | 8:30 AM–4:00 PM
→ Fellowship North Church | Knoxville, TN
→ Foster Parent Training Hours available

Foster care conference | adoption information | foster parent training | kinship caregiver support | community resources