Strong Foundations: Insights for Thriving Families
Our new community focused series, Strong Foundations, is designed to inform, inspire, and empower caregivers at every stage of their parenting journey. Each session features expert speakers, educators, authors, and thought leaders offering practical strategies and compassionate insight on topics like positive parenting, supporting mental health, navigating digital life, school transitions, and child development.
Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, educator, or community member, you’re invited to join us for these engaging, interactive events. Come connect, learn, and be part of a community that believes in the power of family and lifelong learning.
Details:
- Conveniently hosted in Lena Pope’s Amon Carter Center for a live, in person event.
- Tickets are $20, with a $15 early bird rate. Scholarships available, contact us for details.
Together, let’s build stronger families—one conversation at a time.
October 1, 2026 at 6:30pm

From Conflict to Connection by Fabian Ramirez
This engaging presentation for parents, kids, and teens uses humor, storytelling, and real-life experiences to address bullying, conflict, drug prevention, and peer pressure. Fabian equips parents with practical tools to help their children make better decisions, build confidence, and develop meaningful connections with others.
Details:
- Doors open at 6pm, speaker begins at 6:30pm
- Conveniently hosted in Lena Pope’s Amon Carter Center (3200 Sanguinet Street Fort Worth, TX 76107) as a live, in person event.
- Tickets coming soon! Tickets are $20, with a $15 early bird rate. Scholarships available, contact us for details.
November 5, 2026 at 6:30pm

I Was Almost a School Shooter by Aaron Stark
Aaron Stark went from nearly becoming a school shooter to becoming a devoted father of four and a passionate mental wellness advocate. His powerful story, “I Was Almost a School Shooter,” has reached millions, inspiring people with a message of hope, connection, and the belief that everyone matters.
Details:
- Doors open at 6pm, speaker begins at 6:30pm
- Conveniently hosted in Lena Pope’s Amon Carter Center 3200 Sanguinet Street Fort Worth, TX 76107) as a live, in person event.
- Tickets coming soon! Tickets are $20, with a $15 early bird rate. Scholarships available, contact us for details.
Stay tuned for details on our next speaker in early 2027!
Questions? Contact our team: RootedTogether@LenaPope.org
Rooted Together