CARE Conference

Empowering Communities and Inspiring Youth

Join us for the annual CARE Conference entitled “Empowering Communities and Inspiring Youth,” hosted by the Community Alliance for Resources and Education (CARE) Coalition in partnership with Touchstone Health Services. This transformative event will occur on April 25, 2025, at the Glendale Renaissance Hotel and Spa.

Designed for caregivers, educators, and youth-supporting professionals, the conference aims to provide attendees with tools, resources, and information to enhance young people’s well-being and foster community resilience. Attendees can engage in informative presentations, collaborate with local agencies, and share strategies for impactful support.

Your participation is vital, and best of all, it’s free! Together, let’s empower our youth and strengthen our communities. Don’t miss this chance to make a difference!”

Speakers

Call for speakers is now closed. More information on speakers will be provided soon!

Vendors

Donation

We are looking for contributors to donate raffle items or service coupons. Raffles will be held throughout the conference, and we would greatly appreciate any contributions you can offer. Your contribution will help us give back to the community. If you cannot donate, we still encourage your attendance at the in-person event.

With any contribution, our Coalition provides free advertisement on all our social media outlets (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram) and our coalition website (carecoalitionaz.org). It will be showcased at our conference as a thank you for your support and contribution.

If you are interested in contributing to this conference or have any questions, please complete the Donation form and return it to Alexis Perez at Alexis.Perez@touchstonebh.org.

Agenda

COMING SOON!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Event Questions?

Where is the event?

The conference is held at The Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel and Spa (9495 W. Coyotes Blvd., Glendale, AZ, 85305).

Registration is currently open, so there’s still time to sign up! The final day to sign up for the conference is Monday, March 31st. However, if registering gets full, there will be a waitlist. 

Do I need to pay to attend the conference?

No, the conference is free to all participants!

The conference will be held on the first floor of the Renaissance Conference Center (separate from the hotel, past the lobby and front desk). Please see the visual below for the registration location. An additional map can be found in the parking questions as well. 

Parking Questions?

Participants can park in the Glendale Renaissance Parking Garage (east of the hotel). Parking in front of the hotel (Westgate) parking could lead to a tow or ticket. Please see the visuals below:

Parking will be validated for all participants.

Validation tickets will be provided to participants at the registration table. These tickets will be used to leave the garage.

Internet Access?

No, we will not be able to provide WIFI during the conference.

 

Food Accommodations?

Breakfast and Lunch will be provided during the conference. An email will be sent out with the foods served for registered people.

Snacks and coffee will also be provided toward the end of the conference.

Outside food cannot be brought into the hotel/conference area. You are welcome to leave the conference during lunch, if needed and return for afternoon sessions.

We will provide the hotel staff with all food accommodations provided when participants register for the conference. If you feel you did not add your accommodation, please contact perez@touchstonebh.org for confirmation.

If you have an accommodation, you will be provided a food slip the day of the conference and provide it to the hotel staff when food is being served. Specific instructions will be provided to participants at the registration desk on the conference day.

If the hotel cannot accommodate your request, our team will contact you to discuss additional options.

Session Accessibility questions?

The conference will be on the first floor of the hotel so no elevator will be needed.

Our team will work with speakers to enable live closed captions on their presentations for those who need it.