Transition Connection Event
April 28-30, 2026 – Kansas City, KS
Are you ready to take next steps in the transition from residential to family-based care?
We have developed a 3-day in-person event for U.S.-based organizations serving orphaned and vulnerable children around the world. The purpose of this event is to enhance your learning and connections in the journey of transitioning from residential care to family-based care.
With interactive learning sessions, coaching from seasoned child welfare professionals with experience around the world, and peer-to-peer learning, the Transition Connection event will equip you with the knowledge and connections to take your next steps in the transition process.
Schedule
DAY 1
Session 1:
What is Family-based Care?
Consultation Session
Session 2:
What is a Transition?
Session 3:
How are Children Reintegrated into Families?
Consultation Session
Group Dinner
DAY 2
Session 4:
Considering New Programming
Consultation Session
Session 5:
Developing Buy-in
Session 6:
Staff Capacity Building
Session 7:
Stakeholder Engagement
Consultation Session
Group Dinner
DAY 3
Panel Discussion with Transition Champions
Session 8:
Developing A Strategic Plan
Final Consultation
Group Presentation
“It really prepares you with not only the heart and mindset shift that needs to take place, but also the tools and connections that are needed. We all know we cannot do this alone.”
– Molly, event attendee
Facilitators
Transition Connection event facilitators have leadership experience with an organization’s transition to family-based care or supporting other organizations in transition and have coached others through the transition process. Each event is tailored to the needs of participating organizations and, thus, facilitators with the right area of experience, such as geographical knowledge, will be at each event. Below are past and upcoming facilitators.
Philip Aspegren
Executive Director, Casa Viva
Read about Philip
Beth Bradford
Senior Associate, Maestral International
Read about Beth
Dan Hope
CEO and Social Work Trainer, SFAC
Read about Dan
Kristi Gleason
Director of Child Protection and Education, World Vision
Read about Kristi
Dr. Laura Horvath
Senior Technical Advisor for Global Programs, Helping Children Worldwide
Read about Laura
Shoshon Tama-Sweet
Vice President, ACE Global
Read about Shoshon
Randy Daniels
Vice president, Buckner Children & Family Services
Read about Randy
Catherine Lafler
Associate Director for Global Family Based Care, Bethany Christian Services
Read about Catherine
Kristen Marks
Founder and Executive Director, Otem Collective
Read about Kristen
Peter K. Muthui
Director and Co-founder, Child in Family Focus – Kenya
Read about Peter
Vaughan Stannard
Director of Collaboration, Beautiful Gate South Africa
Read about Vaughan
Shelton Taguma
Executive Director, Kuda Vana Partnership International
Read about Shelton
Lisa Hyatt
Founder and Executive Director, Overture International
Read about Lisa
Cost
An individual’s participation in a Transition Connection event is valued at $1,000 but is offered free of charge to qualifying organizations, thanks to a generous donor. The event also includes daily lunch, coffee breaks, and materials.
Participants will need to pay for travel, lodging, and additional meals.
Apply Today!
If you are interested in attending one of the future events, complete the form below:
Email transitionsupport@faithtoaction.org to discuss how you can get involved in this program.
