Community Events with Be Strong Families:

Café Events

A Taste of Cafés

Our Taste of Café series gives you a preview of Cafés—Be Strong Families’ internationally known, structured, small group conversations! Join us Fridays and Wednesdays for a free session where you can take part in peer-to-peer conversations that facilitate transformation, healing, and strength within families.

Theme: A Splash of Summer: Vitality Café
Friday, July 25, 2025 Time: 12 – 1:30 pm CST

Adding a splash of summer is all about finding those moments of joy, relaxation, and spontaneity that create lasting memories, even amidst the challenges and responsibilities of everyday life. The essence of Summer - joy, freedom and relaxation- can infuse everyday life into vibrant, creative, bright days.

Come, join us and share how you bring moments of lightheartedness, joy, and relaxation into an often busy, routine-filled days.

Theme: Ready to Launch!
Friday, August 1, 2025 Time: 12 – 1:30 pm CT, and
Wednesday, August 6, 2025 Time: 6 pm – 7:30 pm CT

Whether your child is heading to kindergarten or preparing to leave the nest, one thing’s for sure: the countdown is on as our children grow, stretch, and soar into new stages of life. Parenting isn’t about holding on forever – it’s about preparing them for flight as they launch into the future. Join us for this Parent Café all about helping parents feel confident, informed, and ready to launch!

Theme: #StrongFamilies
Friday, August 15, 2025 Time: 12 – 1:30 pm CT

Strong families aren’t flawless but when they face setbacks, they stick together, bounce back and grow through tough times. No family thrives in isolation. #StrongFamilies lean on extended family, neighbors and community resources when they need it and offer support in return. #StrongFamilies means building a foundation of trust, love and community and remembering that strength looks different in every family. Join us for a conversation about what makes your family a part of #StrongFamilies.

Una Probadita de Café

Nuestra serie Una Probadita de Café le ofrece una vista previa de Cafés: ¡las conversaciones estructuradas y de grupos pequeños internacionalmente conocidas de Cafés: Be Strong Families! Únase a nosotros para una sesión gratuita en la que podrá participar en conversaciones entre pares que transforman, sanan y fortalecen a las familias. Presentada cada mes en miercoles de 6:00 pm a 7:30 pm tiempo central. Invite a sus familiares y mejor amig@s.

Intro to Be Strong Families Parent Cafés

After you attend A Taste of Cafés, experience a free 1 hour Intro to Cafés session for more information and to get your questions answered. If you ever needed a place to learn how to keep your children safe and your family strong—this is it! Complete with an introduction to the history, benefits, major parts and roles of a Parent Café. These Cafés are a highly structured, small-group conversation process that promotes peer-to-peer learning and deep self–reflection.

Vitality Resources

We’ve been on a steadfast journey to vitality - boost yours! Check out our offerings for you and your community to nurture mind, body, and spirit.

Conferences

Meet us at a conference near you. Introduce yourself at our exhibit booths and engage with us in our sessions. We'd love to welcome you into our community, learn and grow together.

Let’s Connect at the Next Conferences!