Rooted in Resilience — R3 Conference 2026 with Staci Owen & Whitley Lemon

Welcome back to The HOPEful Connection! In this episode, host Staci Owen is joined by Restoring Hope's own Whitley Lemon to announce that registration for our annual r3 Conference is officially live.

Taking place September 11th and 12th, 2026 at Camp Barnabas in Purdy, Missouri, this year's event is evolving into an optional, fully inclusive two-day experience. Best of all? It remains completely free for our caregivers, team members, clients, and—new this year—natural children of our caregivers (ages 7+).

Stacy and Whitley dive deep into:

• The true meaning of r3: Reach, Restore, Repeat.
• How caregiver feedback shaped this year's exciting changes, including the Friday night decompress session featuring karaoke, swimming, and an ice cream truck.
• A preview of keynote speaker Josh Varner’s upcoming trauma-informed sessions on behavior management and caregiver mental health.
• The logistical details of client and child registration to ensure a safe, preference-based camp experience for all abilities.

If you need a weekend to network, discover tighter connections, and reignite your passion for the incredible work you do every single day, listen to this episode and get registered before the deadline!

Important Dates & Links:

• Registration Deadline: June 30, 2026
• Conference Dates: September 11–12, 2026
• Registration Link: werestorehope.com/about-our-services/r3 (Note: Separate registrations are required for each caregiver, client, team member, and child).
• Contact: For registration questions or specific accommodation requests, please email the conference committee via the links on our website.