Past Events

Join us this National Sibling Connections Awareness Month as we learn how to use courtroom tools to protect sibling bonds! This interactive workshop will guide participants through the laws, research, and ethical duties that support sibling placement and contact. It will feature a courtroom simulation in which attendees work to act out dependency hearings focused on sibling rights. Presenters: 🎤Ivory Bennett, M.Ed. 🎤Lily Colby, Esq. 🎤Erica H., BA, Lived Experience Expert

This April 10th, join the National Network for Fostering Sibling Connections in celebrating National Siblings Day! We are calling on our community to help us raise awareness for the thousands of siblings separated in foster care. It’s simple: Post a picture with your siblings (or use one of our pre-made graphics ), and write a caption about why you value your sibling bond. Tell us what your sibling(s) means to you. By sharing your personal stories, you are helping us shine a

Host : National Network for Fostering Sibling Connections (NNFSC) Date : Wednesday, April 15th, 2026 Time : 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM EST We are proud to host a live panel featuring former foster youth and advocates who have experienced sibling separation. They will share raw, honest accounts of what it is like to lose a sibling to the system and why fighting for these connections is critical to a young person’s identity and well-being. Webinar Description: Did you know that up to 75

Join this inspiring webinar for kin, foster, resource, and adoptive parents to discuss the crucial role of sibling connections for children in care! Learn directly from parents who will share their real experiences —what has worked, what has been challenging, and why this bond matters so deeply. We will explore practical strategies for helping children find, nurture, and maintain sibling relationships , even when placements are separate or after adoption. Key Discussion Poin

Only 3 SPOTS LEFT for this essential session at the multidisciplinary Beyond the Bench 2025 conference in Los Angeles (Nov. 18-19, 2025)! Join speaker Lily Colby for: Fostering Sibling Connections: What Lawyers, Judges, and All of Us can do to Protect Sibling Bonds in Dependency Cases 🗓️ Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2025 ⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM PT 📍 Location: San Fernando Room (Lobby Level) This interactive workshop will feature a courtroom simulation focused on s

Join us for the National Association of Counsel for Children (NACC) online conference for a crucial special training: "Crafting a New Era of Foster Sibling Advocacy." I'm excited to speak alongside Isabel Stasa and Ivory Bennett! This is a must-attend session for anyone involved in child welfare law. 🗓️ Friday, November 14th, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm EST- ONLINE What You'll Gain: We'll shift the paradigm on sibling connections, focusing on the historical harms of separation, espec

OCTOBER 16TH Join a three-part virtual Healing Circle on Zoom this fall to process grief, explore family roles, and find connection with other siblings who have experienced separation through the foster care system. These circles are peer-led and non-clinical — while not therapy, they are healing-centered spaces held with care, respect, and confidentiality. Check out our upcoming events!

✨Exciting News! ✨ We’re thrilled to announce that next Monday in Sacramento we’ll be hosting a Sibling Symposium — bringing together more...

Join us for a dynamic presentation and Q&A with Lily Colby, a leading voice in foster care advocacy. Lily's personal journey, from foster youth to foster and kinship parent, has given her a unique understanding of the challenges facing vulnerable communities.