Raising a grandchild, niece, or nephew can be rewarding, but also challenging. The 2016 Grandfamilies Conference will provide information and resources to support caregivers in the parenting role. 

The conference will be held on Friday, Oct. 14, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, 1600 North 291 Highway, Liberty, Mo.

The conference is free of charge and includes morning refreshments and lunch. 

Conference topics include:

• Navigating the Legal System
• TLC for the Caregiver
• Leaving the Nest-Helping Teens Transition to Adulthood
• ParentLink—Programs and Resources for Missouri Grandfamilies
• Trauma: What Grandfamilies Need to Know

The registration deadline is Oct. 7. Register online or by calling 1‐877‐926‐8300. Seating is limited.

LINC is one of many area partners in the event. Get the event flyer for more information.