What is Hope Conference?

Hope Conference is a collaborative event between churches and nonprofit organizations for foster and adoptive families. The annual Hope Conference provides worship, encouragement, and trauma-informed training in community with other families walking similar journeys.

Where is Hope Conference 2025?

Hope Conference 2025 will take place at Cornerstone Bible Fellowship in Sherwood, Arkansas.

Is HOPE Conference faith-based?

HOPE Conference is a collaboration between local Christian churches, nonprofits and the Arkansas Division of Children and Family Services. The conference does include time for Praise & Worship in the General Sessions, and most breakouts are presented from a Christ-centered perspective. However, the content and the conference is not limited to only people of Christian faith. All families, and individuals are welcome.

What is the refund policy?

If you have specific concerns or questions regarding your purchase, reach out to our support team at hopeconferencearkansas@gmail.com.

Why is it only one day?

In an effort to make Hope Conference more accessible to ALL families, we have shortened and simplified the event, packing everything into one exciting day!

Why are there two types of tickets?

This year, we are offering General Admission and Digital Extra Only Tickets.

General Admission tickets include admission to the in-person event and access to the online Digital Extras Package.

Digital Extras Only Tickets include access to the pre-recorded, on-demand videos that will be available starting on March 1, 2025  and ending May 1, 2025.

How many CEU’s are being offered?

General Admission Tickets will provide a possibility for 5.25 in-person continuing education credits and 6-8 online continuing education credits.

Digital Extras Only tickets will provide the opportunity for at least 6-8 online continuing education credits.

How do I receive my CEU credit for online breakouts?

To receive CEU credit for online breakouts, you must take the quiz associated with each session. When you pass the quiz, a certificate will be automatically generated and emailed to you within the next 5-10 minutes. Be sure to check your spam and junk folders.

Can I bring kids to Hope Conference?

This year we are launching HOPEkids and HOPEteens! We have very limited spots for both programs.

Children ages 5-12 will participate in HOPEkids: a fun day full of trauma-informed activities and connection, led by certified volunteers. HOPEkids will take place on campus at Cornerstone Bible Fellowship. Registration includes lunch.

Teens ages 13-17 will participate in HOPEteens programming led by The Centers staff. HOPEteens will take place across the street from Cornerstone Bible Fellowship at the Warehouse space. Registration includes lunch.

Children under the age of 5 are not allowed at Hope Conference. Children and teens of any age are not allowed in the General Sessions.

When will the online content become available to watch?

Online breakouts will be available to watch on-demand starting on March 1, 2025. Content will be live until May 1, 2025.

How do I access the online content?

Access to the online content will be sent via email on March 1, 2025.