The Journeys in Motherhood Conference is our second annual WCA conference featuring keynotes, speakers from specialized fields, workshops, and engaging panels! This year's event theme of healthy relationships on both individual and community levels will connect topics of mothers in leadership, mothers in community, resilience building, upstream prevention, and life-skill tools to support you to thrive.

We implore all moms and nurturers alike to attend this day full of connection, self- exploration, and development. To ensure this conference is accessible to all in our community, we are operating on a "Pay-What-You-Can" ticket system.

Conference Schedule:

9:00 - 9:30 AM : Check-in and Coffee Connections

9:30 - 10:00 AM : Welcome Announcements

10:00 - 11:00 AM : Opening Keynote - Shannon McGuire

11:00 - 12:00 PM : Lunch & Learns - Enjoy lunch and a breakout session of your choosing

12:00 - 1:00 PM : Your choice of attending Mothers in Leadership Panel or Workshop w/ Megan Smith

1:00 - 2:00 PM : Your choice of attending Mothers in Community Panel or Workshop w/ April Masarik

2:00 - 3:00 PM : Closing Keynote Speaker - Suzie Hall

For any questions regarding the Journeys in Motherhood Conference, please reach out to Zoë Newman at znewman@wcaboise.org .

Meet Your Speakers!

Keynotes:

Lunch & Learn Sessions:

Workshops:

Mothers in Leadership Panel:

Mothers in Community Panel:

Want to be an Event Sponsor?

If you are interested in supporting this year's Journeys in Motherhood Conference as a sponsor, we would love to have you!

We have several sponsorship level opportunties and a robust benefits package available for our sponsors.

To learn more, email our Corporate Partnership Coordinator, Lindsay Greene: lgreene@wcaboise.org

Event Parking Options:

About the WCA

For over 40 years, WCA has been at the forefront of providing services to those healing from domestic abuse and sexual assault. Since its founding, WCA’s crisis program has evolved into one of the most vital, unduplicated, comprehensive programs in our community and region. WCA is proud to be a community leader in providing these critically needed services. We’ve been an important community partner for over 110 years and providing safe spaces for members of our community has always been at the core of our mission.

Vision

To foster a community where individuals thrive in safe, healthy relationships.

Mission

Safety, healing, and freedom from domestic abuse and sexual assault.

WCA provides Safety to domestic abuse and sexual assault victims through our two 24-hour crisis hotlines, our domestic abuse shelter, safety planning assistance, and court advocacy.
We provide Healing through therapy services, support groups, and client advocacy.
We provide Freedom through case management and financial empowerment and life skills classes.

Through these core values, we hope to provide security, hope, and empowerment and to break the cycle of violence. For more information on these and other services, see our Get Help section.

Core Values

Empowerment—Fostering potential
Respect—Recognizing and honoring the dignity of all
Integrity—Consistent in word and deed

Journeys in Motherhood Conference 2026

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Journeys in Motherhood Conference 2026

Connection Through Resiliency & Nurturement