Events
Growing Through the Middle Years
The middle school and early high school years can feel like a rollercoaster—for both kids and parents. In this session, we’ll explore what’s happening beneath the surface as your child navigates rapid brain development, layered emotions, and shifting social worlds. You’ll gain insights into the changes occurring in their brain, discover ways to help them name and manage their emotions, and learn practical strategies for supporting them through this important transition.
We’ll also focus on the building blocks of responsibility, accountability, and resiliency. This stage is the perfect time for your child to take on new responsibilities, practice accountability for their choices, and establish healthy personal boundaries. Together, we’ll explore how parents can set clear expectations, define consequences, and strengthen the parent-child relationship while encouraging independence.
You’ll walk away with tools to help your family navigate both the “weird” world of adolescence and the essential skills that prepare your child to grow into a confident, capable young adult.
Kellen Cares Spokane Velocity Game
Calling all Guys, Let’s Watch Some Soccer Together!
Come cheer on Spokane's Velocity soccer team with us from the Party Deck at One Spokane Stadium!
This free event, hosted by The Kellen Cares Foundation, is all about bringing guys together to connect, laugh, and enjoy the game.
🎟 Free tickets to the party deck — 35 spots available
🙌 Open to boys and men of all ages
Sign up here to save your spot. We can’t wait to see you there!
Mental Health, Marijuana & Youth - Free
Join us for an informative presentation by Jason Kilmer, PhD of the University of Washington's Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences regarding the connection of Mental Health and Marijuana for youth. Learn more about the current research, youth perception and misperception, and the impact of such on a youth's brain. Dr. Kilmer's engaging approach to sharing this information hits home with many young people (youth are encouraged to attend!); challenging and changing their perceptions of use for themselves and among their peers. This open and honest dialogue is what every adult who has youth in their lives needs to hear!
Ryan Leaf ~ “It’s Simply Progress, Not Perfection”
The Kellen CARES Foundation, North Central High School and The West Spokane Wellness Partnership welcome former Washington State University and NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf as he tells his personal story with mental health issues, addiction and recovery. Ryan is an advocate for those struggling with mental, and behavioral health issues and encourages audiences to transform the way we think about mental health issues and addiction. He works to eliminate the mental health stigma and says, "asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.
Helping Boys Thrive Summit 2023
The Helping Boys Thrive Summit
A One-Day Event for Parents and Professionals Who Are Raising, Educating, and Working with Boys and Young Men.
Speakers Michael Gurian and Pastor Tim Wright.
Bring Community Together through Yoga
Packed house celebrating what Kellen CARES brings to the community. Laughs, tears, and smiles were all accounted for as Eclipse Power Yoga helped us raise money and awareness on how to best support our young adult children. It takes a village!
Helping Boys Thrive Summit 2022
The Helping Boys Thrive Summit
A One-Day Event for Parents and Professionals Who Are Raising, Educating, and Working with Boys and Young Men.
Speakers Michael Gurian and Pastor Tim Wright.