2026 Annual Family Builders Conference
About this Event
Join Us for the 2026 Annual Family Builders Conference!
Get ready to connect, learn, and grow with families from all over at this exciting event. Whether you're looking for fresh ideas, inspiring speakers, or just some good vibes to connect at the event, the 2026 Annual Family Builders Conference has got you covered. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to build stronger family bonds together.
Agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Building Families. Valuing Every Voice. Strengthening Our Future.
Host: Fountain Of Life Ministries
Info: Conference Message:
From Conversation to Solutions: Families, Faith, Resources & Community Working Together. Itinerary is subject to change. Please be flexible.
🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Registration, Breakfast & Resource Tables
Host: MC: Jamaika McAdams
Info: Pre-Program: Come on in! William Jones and Jamaika McAdams visible in the room welcoming fathers, families, sponsors, and partners.
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:12 AM
High-Impact Opening
Host: Will Jones
Info: Will leads the room with purpose and call-and-response; Jamaica follows with logistics, participation expectations, sponsors,/resource orientation, and the challenge to fully engage.
🕑: 09:12 AM - 09:22 AM
Why Fathers Matter: From Vision to a Village of Strong Families
Host: Dennis Fontelroy
Info: Founder Welcome: Dennis Fontelroy gives a concise mission charge: why Dads Care 2 exists, why fathers matter, and what the day is designed to accomplish.
🕑: 09:22 AM - 09:42 AM
Strong Fathers. Strong Families. Strong Schools. Strong Wichita.
Host: Corinthian Kelly,
Info: Education & Community Impact: Director of Strategic Partnerships and Community Impact, Wichita Public Schools USD 259. Focus: father engagement, student success, family-school relationships, mentoring, and community partnerships.
🕑: 09:42 AM - 10:07 AM
The Fatherhood Mandate: Leading the Family Through a Changing Culture
Host: Pastor Cameron Martin
Info: Fatherhood / Faith: Purpose, faith, responsibility, presence, values, and generational leadership. Any Les Chapman questions are included inside the 25-minute block.
🕑: 10:07 AM - 10:32 AM
Lead. Listen. Lift.: The Dads Care 2 Model for Fatherhood Leadership
Host: Eric Hargrave
Info: DC2 Core Session: LEAD: accountability and example. LISTEN: children, spouse/co-parent, emotions, communication. LIFT: encourage, mentor, strengthen family and community.
🕑: 10:32 AM - 10:42 AM
Partners Investing in Fathers and Families
Host: Jamaika McAdams
Info: Break / Sponsor Recognition: Recognize sponsors, give quick announcements, and reset the room.
🕑: 10:42 AM - 11:07 AM
Providing With Purpose: Building Financial Stability for Your Family
Host: William Jones
Info: Financial Stability: Budgeting, credit, savings, debt, income, homeownership, entrepreneurship, and generational financial responsibility.
🕑: 11:07 AM - 11:32 AM
Fathers, Mothers & Families Speak: What We Need From Each Other
Host: Les Chapman
Info: Parent Panel: Moderator: Les Chapman. Five focused questions on what fathers need, what co-parents need, barriers to engagement, what children need, and what Wichita should do differently.
🕑: 11:32 AM - 11:57 AM
Conflict to Connection, building Co-parenting Relationships.
Host: Carmen Moore
Info: Co-Parenting: Communication, respect, emotional regulation, boundaries, schedules, decision-making, and keeping children out of adult conflict.
🕑: 11:57 AM - 12:07 PM
What Fathers and Families Need From Wichita
Host: Jamaika McAdams
Info: Live Needs Pulse: QR/live polling around housing, employment, transportation, mental health, childcare, food, reentry, legal needs, co-parenting, education, and financial stress.
🕑: 12:07 PM - 12:47 PM
Building the Village Around the Family
Info: Lunch / Resource Connection: “Meet the Resource You Didn’t Know You Needed.” Participating organizations get 20-30 seconds: who they are, who they help, and what someone can call them for Monday morning.
🕑: 12:47 PM - 01:32 PM
Repair. Reconnect. Rebuild.
Host: Nima Mossallah
Info: Interactive Family Workshop: Father-child relationships, couples, co-parenting, conflict, triggers, trust, forgiveness, boundaries, trauma, and generational patterns.
🕑: 01:32 PM - 01:42 PM
Reset. Reconnect. Return.
Host: Will Jones
Info: Break: Manage the reset, room energy, and operational transition.
🕑: 01:42 PM - 02:07 PM
Returning as Dad: Reentry, Restoration and Rebuilding the Family
Host: Dr. Ben Bell
Info: Reentry: Housing, employment, trust, father-child relationships, accountability, mentorship, reentry barriers, and restoring family credibility.
🕑: 02:07 PM - 02:37 PM
No Wrong Door for Fathers and Families
Host: Les Chapman
Info: Agency & Organization Panel: Core question: When a father finally asks for help, what happens next? Outcome: Father & Family Warm Referral Commitment.
🕑: 02:37 PM - 02:55 PM
WHAT WILL YOU BUILD?
Host: Jamaika McAdams
Info: Family Builders Commitment Experience: Every father, family, business, church, or organization writes one measurable 30-day commitment. Commitments are placed on the Family Builders Commitment Wall and captured by QR for follow-up.
🕑: 02:55 PM - 03:20 PM
Building the Village Around Dad: From Conversation to Commitment
Host: Les Chapman
Info: Closing Solutions Panel: Three questions only: What did you hear? What needs to change? What will you or your organization do next?
🕑: 03:20 PM - 03:40 PM
Find Your Three: Build Your Family Support Team
Host: Will Jones
Info: Resource Activation: Challenge every attendee to leave with three real people or organizations they can call when their family needs support.
🕑: 03:40 PM - 04:00 PM
Dad, Your Family Is Your Legacy: The Conference Ends. The Work Begins.
Host: Dennis Fontelroy
Info: Closing Charge: Dennis gives the founder/organizational charge. Eric closes with Lead. Listen. Lift. William returns for the final audience call-and-response. Hard stop at 4:00 PM.
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