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Thank you to every family, volunteer, partner, sponsor, and caregiver who helped make Recharge Summit 2026 such a meaningful and successful day.
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Calling all foster families in Lexington, Morehead, Somerset, and across Central Kentucky. Sometimes those who spend their days caring for others need a moment to recharge.
The Lexington Leadership Foundation Unity in Action invites foster and kinship caregivers to a special day designed to encourage, equip, and support families while offering meaningful connection and valuable training hours.
No cost to attend. Free childcare included. Training hours available.
Reconnect With Your Source
A restorative and practical summit for caregivers who pour into children every day and need space to be renewed with clarity, resilience, and hope.
Created for the caregivers who keep showing up
The Recharge Summit exists to equip, encourage, and inspire all who care for children through foster care and kinship care in Central Kentucky. This is a space to be renewed and reconnect to the source of your calling.
Encouragement
Be refreshed through a day designed to support the heart of caregivers and remind families they are not alone in the journey.
Practical Training
Gain valuable training hours and helpful insight that strengthens your ability to care for children with wisdom and confidence.
Meaningful Connection
Connect with foster and kinship families from Lexington, Morehead, Somerset, and beyond who understand the unique joys and challenges of caregiving.
Volunteers Who Made It Happen
Behind every moment of Recharge Summit were volunteers who gave their time, energy, and heart to serve families in a meaningful way.
From welcoming families to creating an environment of care and excellence, this team helped make the day possible. Their impact will be felt far beyond a single event.
Thank you to the volunteers who helped make Recharge Summit possible.
Families and caregivers gathered for encouragement, training, and connection.
Renew your heart while growing in your calling
This day is about more than information. It is about strengthening the people who carry so much for the children in their care.
- Receive support designed specifically for foster and kinship caregivers
- Build relationships with others who understand your experience firsthand
- Step away from the pace of caregiving and be personally encouraged
- Gain training hours in a setting that also prioritizes renewal
- Leave with practical insight, fresh hope, and renewed resilience
This is more than a conference
Recharge Summit was designed intentionally for caregivers. Every detail exists to support, restore, and strengthen you.
Free Childcare
Care for your children while you take time to recharge and focus on your own growth.
Pampering + Coaching
Step into moments designed to refresh you physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
Quiet Spaces
Take a break when you need it. This day is built with margin and care in mind.
Teen Connections
A safe and engaging space for teens to connect, share, and be understood.
Family Photos
Capture meaningful moments with professional photos you will cherish.
Community That Gets It
Connect with families who understand the journey you are walking.
Earn Training Hours While You Recharge
Receive valuable training credits while also being encouraged, equipped, and refreshed in your calling as a foster or kinship caregiver.
A day your whole family will enjoy
Recharge Summit includes interactive experiences and special moments designed for both caregivers and children.
360 Photo Booth
A fun interactive photo experience for families and guests.
Mobile Planetarium
A memorable activity experience designed to engage children and families.
Bounce House
A playful space that adds energy and excitement for kids and families.
Lemonade Booth
A refreshing stop that adds warmth and hospitality to the day.
Coffee + Refreshments
Enjoy breakfast items, coffee, snacks, and moments to pause throughout the summit.
Vendor Tables
Connect with community resources, organizations, and helpful services for foster families.
Serving families across Central Kentucky
Recharge Summit 2026 is built for the caregivers who are actively opening their homes and hearts to children in need.
Find the details that matter most before you attend
As Recharge Summit grows, we are building dedicated pages to help families, churches, agencies, and community partners quickly find the information they need.
Workshops and Speakers
View the keynote speaker, workshop lineup, featured sessions, and event schedule details in one place.
Visit PageSponsors
Learn about the businesses and community partners helping make Recharge Summit possible for foster families.
Visit PageChurches
Discover how churches can support caregivers, participate, and help strengthen foster care ministry across Central Kentucky.
Visit PageAgencies
Find resources and event information designed for agencies, care teams, and collaborative partners serving children and families.
Visit PageGet a glimpse of the experience
The full workshop and speaker information will live on its own page, but here is a quick preview to help visitors know what to expect.
Hair Love
8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
This drop in session is designed to continue hands on, specialized training in hair care and maintenance, enabling foster parents to develop essential skills and confidence in caring for their children's hair through informative discussions and expert advice.
Free Professional Family Photos
8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Free family photos will be provided during the morning. We believe in providing an opportunity to capture the often forgotten moments of the children and families we serve.
This is a united effort across Central Kentucky
Recharge Summit is an intentional collaboration of community child welfare partners committed to supporting foster families and children.
Immanuel Baptist Church
Sunrise Children's Services
University of Kentucky
Eastern Kentucky University
DCBS Team Kentucky
Youth Villages
Necco
All God’s Children
Orphan Care Alliance
Hear from leaders who understand the journey
Recharge Summit featured voices that brought both lived experience and practical encouragement to foster and kinship families.
Brian Mavis
Founder of America’s Kids Belong, pastor, foster parent, and passionate advocate helping every child find belonging with a family.
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Brian Mavis brought a powerful message of encouragement, belonging, and hope to the families and caregivers gathered at Recharge Summit.
- Founder of America’s Kids Belong
- Pastor, husband, father, and grandfather
- Experienced foster parent with his wife of 9 children
- A passionate voice for helping every child find belonging in a family
His keynote helped remind caregivers that the work they do matters deeply and that every child deserves to experience belonging, stability, and love.
A powerful moment of encouragement during the keynote session.
Helpful details from Recharge Summit 2026
Here are a few quick answers for caregivers and families looking back on Recharge Summit 2026.
Where can I access photos?
Families can use the 2026 Photos link in the menu or the secure photo gallery button at the top of this page.
Was child care provided?
Yes. Free child care was provided for both biological and foster children during the duration of the summit.
Were family photos available?
Yes. Free professional family photos were provided to help families capture meaningful moments together.
Recharge Summit 2026 was a day to remember
Thank you to every caregiver, volunteer, speaker, sponsor, church, agency, and community partner who helped make this summit possible.
Date: April 18, 2026
Location: Immanuel Baptist Church, 3100 Tates Creek Road, Lexington, KY 40502
Host: The Lexington Leadership Foundation Unity in Action
Guests arrived, enjoyed breakfast, and got children settled for the day.
A warm start to the summit with vision, encouragement, and direction for the day.
Featured breakout session including the mom and dad panel.
Lunch was served alongside a workshop session designed to encourage and equip caregivers.
An additional breakout session offering practical support, insight, and encouragement.
A keynote session followed by closing encouragement and final remarks for the day.
A final hour focused on connection, encouragement, and sending caregivers home refreshed.
Thank you for being part of Recharge Summit 2026
This event was possible because people came together to support, encourage, and strengthen foster and kinship caregivers across Central Kentucky.
Access Your Secure Photo GalleryThe Lexington Leadership Foundation Unity in Action
The Lexington Leadership Foundation Unity in Action hosted Recharge Summit 2026 to encourage, equip, and support foster and kinship caregivers across Central Kentucky.
Why This Summit Matters
Caregivers pour into children every day. This summit created a dedicated space where those same caregivers could receive encouragement, support, practical tools, and meaningful community for the journey ahead.