NavRAD is a one-of-a-kind, workbook-centered experience designed for those parenting children with reactive attachment disorder (RAD), also known as complex developmental trauma.
Over three days, RAD Advocates and trusted professionals guide you through building a personalized plan to navigate the challenges of RAD and the systems that come with it.
Along the way, you’ll connect with other parents over bacon, chocolate, and shared stories— leaving with practical tools, renewed confidence, and a community that truly understands.
Over three days, RAD Advocates and trusted professionals guide you through building a personalized plan to navigate the challenges of RAD and the systems that come with it.
Along the way, you’ll connect with other parents over bacon, chocolate, and shared stories— leaving with practical tools, renewed confidence, and a community that truly understands.
Location
Diamond Conference Center - North Kansas City
1875 Diamond Pkwy, North Kansas City, MO 64116
1875 Diamond Pkwy, North Kansas City, MO 64116
Date & Time
From April 24 at 8:00 AM through April 26 at 2:15 PM
Don't miss the fifth NavRAD, your last chance to attend until 2028.
There's nothing else like NavRAD for those parenting kids with reactive attachment disorder. Save your spots at NavRAD26 today. Seats are limited. NavRAD26 is your last chance to attend until 2028.
Sadly, time and love won't make RAD go away like "they" say. This is the year to find your people and design a roadmap forward for your family.
Sadly, time and love won't make RAD go away like "they" say. This is the year to find your people and design a roadmap forward for your family.
Your NavRAD Guides
Everything we do at RAD Advocates is in the best interest of families of children with reactive attachment disorder. We provide the resources and vetted speakers we wish we would've encountered at the beginning of our own RAD parenting journeys. Most of our speakers have donated their time to the NavRAD mission and only accept travel reimbursements.
Heather Houze & Amy VanTine
RAD Advocates
RAD Advocates Executive Director Amy VanTine and Chief Executive Officer Heather Houze, experienced in RAD parenting themselves, are experts in helping families navigate the messy and complex systems that go with raising a child with the disorder. They guide parents through the NavRAD experience from start to finish.
Forrest Lien, LCSW
Lifespan trauma consulting
As a pioneer in the trauma field, keynote speaker Forrest Lien is a rare clinician in his understanding and treatment of how developmental trauma impacts families. Through a successful treatment model, private practice, therapeutic assessments and other services, he has helped thousands of children, adults, and their families heal.
Monica Badgley
RAD SIbs
After several years of focusing on her children with RAD, Monica Badgley’s eyes were opened to the traumatic impact it was having on her child without developmental trauma. Monica is now on a mission to create a community of support for siblings of those with developmental trauma.
Misty Bickham
RAD Advocates
Misty Bickham is the Parent Empowerment Specialist with RAD Advocates. Through her lived experience as a parent of a child with reactive attachment disorder, she developed a system that brought stability to her own family and is now helping other families find the same clarity and balance.
Justin Carroll
Fortify health coaching
Justin Carroll is the co-founder of Fortify Health Coaching and brings eight years of experience helping people turn challenges into lasting change. He’s known for simplifying the complex and creating systems that support real, sustainable growth.
Stacey Hansen
Fortify health coaching
Stacey Hansen is a mother who has lived through the painful reality of parenting a child with reactive attachment disorder. After making the difficult decision to seek residential care for her daughter, she now shares her story to give voice to the unspoken truths of parenting through trauma.
Keri
Williams
Williams
raising devon
Keri Williams is an author, advocate, and parent who speaks openly about the realities of raising children with reactive attachment disorder. She founded Raising Devon, a community offering resources and solidarity to caregivers, and has written several books, including "But He Spit in My Coffee".
Dr. Allison Quadhamer
Chiropractic neurologist
Dr. Allison Quadhamer has experienced the heavy emotions, grief and stress that come along the journey of parenting children with developmental trauma. She lends her professional expertise to help parents feel calm and peace through the power of breathing.
Join us April 24-26 in North Kansas City!
We look forward to guiding and connecting with you.
NavRAD26 Schedule (Subject to change)
Friday, April 24
You'll start day 1 with the Your Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) Parenting Roadmap: A Thoughtful Workbook To Help Your Family Survive and Thrive Through the Challenges of RAD...and leave day 3 with your customized plan.
Locate Your Starting Point & Pick Your Navigation Tools (pages 5-13 in the workbook)
8:00-9:00 am — Coffee and connection/check-in
9:00–9:45 — Welcome, Explanation of workbook (pgs. 5-8) and icebreaking activities, RAD Advocates
9:45-11:15 — Keynote: "'Why Am I Feeling Crazy?': The Life of RAD Parenting," Forrest Lien of Lifespan Trauma Consulting
11:15–11:30 — Break
11:30-12:30 — "Comorbid Disorders with Developmental Trauma and Effective Medical Treatment," RAD Advocates with a video recording from Dr. John Alston
12:30-2:00 — Lunch break on your own
2:00-3:00 — Workbook time (pgs. 9-11), RAD Advocates
3:00-4:00 — "A Journey in Parenting Reactive Attachment Disorder," Stacey Hansen
4:00-4:15 — Break
4:15-4:45 — Workbook time (pgs. 12-13), RAD Advocates
4:45-5:00 — Grounding exercise, Dr. Allison Quadhamer
5:00–5:15 — Wrap-up and housekeeping
7:00-9:00 — Evening activity: Storytelling exercise with Stacey Hansen, an interactive workshop to uncover and reframe the limiting stories that hold you back
Locate Your Starting Point & Pick Your Navigation Tools (pages 5-13 in the workbook)
8:00-9:00 am — Coffee and connection/check-in
9:00–9:45 — Welcome, Explanation of workbook (pgs. 5-8) and icebreaking activities, RAD Advocates
9:45-11:15 — Keynote: "'Why Am I Feeling Crazy?': The Life of RAD Parenting," Forrest Lien of Lifespan Trauma Consulting
11:15–11:30 — Break
11:30-12:30 — "Comorbid Disorders with Developmental Trauma and Effective Medical Treatment," RAD Advocates with a video recording from Dr. John Alston
12:30-2:00 — Lunch break on your own
2:00-3:00 — Workbook time (pgs. 9-11), RAD Advocates
3:00-4:00 — "A Journey in Parenting Reactive Attachment Disorder," Stacey Hansen
4:00-4:15 — Break
4:15-4:45 — Workbook time (pgs. 12-13), RAD Advocates
4:45-5:00 — Grounding exercise, Dr. Allison Quadhamer
5:00–5:15 — Wrap-up and housekeeping
7:00-9:00 — Evening activity: Storytelling exercise with Stacey Hansen, an interactive workshop to uncover and reframe the limiting stories that hold you back
Saturday, April 25
Determine a Realistic Destination (pages 14-20 in the workbook)
7:00-8:00 am — Trauma-informed yoga session to help you reconnect with your body and restore inner calm
8:00-9:00 am — Coffee and connection/check-in
9:00-9:15 — Welcome back, RAD Advocates
9:15-10:15 — Workbook time (pgs. 14-16), RAD Advocates
10:15-10:30 — Break
10:30-11:30 — "Glass Children: The Impact of RAD on Siblings," Monica Badgley of RAD Sibs with a panel of young people who have a sibling with RAD
11:30-12:00 — Workbook time (pg. 17), RAD Advocates
12;00-12:15 — Grounding time
12:15-1:45 — Lunch break on your own
1:45-2:45 — "Team Family: Shifting and Empowering Your Parenting Mindset", Misty Bickham
2:45-3:45 — "Redefining Success as You Raise a Child with RAD," Keri Williams and Heather Houze
3:15-3:20 — Grounding exercise, Dr. Allison Quadhamer
3:45-4:00 — Break
4:00-4:30 — Workbook time (pgs. 18-19), RAD Advocates
4:30-4:45 — Wrap-up and housekeeping, RAD Advocates and Dr. Allison Quadhammer
4:45-5:15 — Breakout opportunity for parents to chat with speakers (NEW THIS YEAR)
6:00-8:00 — Evening activity: Painting party (NEW THIS YEAR)
8:30–10:00 — Elemental Rhythm Breakthrough Experience (ERBE), a guided breathwork opportunity offered via Zoom from the comfort and privacy of your own room, Dr. Allison Quadhamer
7:00-8:00 am — Trauma-informed yoga session to help you reconnect with your body and restore inner calm
8:00-9:00 am — Coffee and connection/check-in
9:00-9:15 — Welcome back, RAD Advocates
9:15-10:15 — Workbook time (pgs. 14-16), RAD Advocates
10:15-10:30 — Break
10:30-11:30 — "Glass Children: The Impact of RAD on Siblings," Monica Badgley of RAD Sibs with a panel of young people who have a sibling with RAD
11:30-12:00 — Workbook time (pg. 17), RAD Advocates
12;00-12:15 — Grounding time
12:15-1:45 — Lunch break on your own
1:45-2:45 — "Team Family: Shifting and Empowering Your Parenting Mindset", Misty Bickham
2:45-3:45 — "Redefining Success as You Raise a Child with RAD," Keri Williams and Heather Houze
3:15-3:20 — Grounding exercise, Dr. Allison Quadhamer
3:45-4:00 — Break
4:00-4:30 — Workbook time (pgs. 18-19), RAD Advocates
4:30-4:45 — Wrap-up and housekeeping, RAD Advocates and Dr. Allison Quadhammer
4:45-5:15 — Breakout opportunity for parents to chat with speakers (NEW THIS YEAR)
6:00-8:00 — Evening activity: Painting party (NEW THIS YEAR)
8:30–10:00 — Elemental Rhythm Breakthrough Experience (ERBE), a guided breathwork opportunity offered via Zoom from the comfort and privacy of your own room, Dr. Allison Quadhamer
Sunday, April 26
Chart a Personal Route Just for Your Family (pages 20-22 in the workbook)
This is the day we culminate all that we’ve learned into a guide unique to your family. Please do not plan to leave until closing to get the full NavRAD experience.
7:00-8:00 — Trauma-informed yoga session to help you reconnect with your body and restore inner calm
8:00-9:00 — Coffee and connection/check-in
9:00-9:45 — Small group rotations of your choice, RAD Advocates:
a) Guided Planning for Your Child at Home, led by RAD Advocates COO Heather Houze
b) Guided Planning for Your Child Outside of Home, led by RAD Advocates CEO Amy VanTine
c) Advocate Chat
9:45-10:00 — Break
10:00-10:45 — Small group rotations of your choice, RAD Advocates (opportunity to rotate to a new group):
a) Guided Planning for Your Child at Home, led by RAD Advocates COO Heather Houze
b) Guided Planning for Your Child Outside of Home, led by RAD Advocates CEO Amy VanTine
c)Advocate Chat
10:45-11:00 — Break
11:00-11:45 —Breakout sessions: (NEW THIS YEAR)
a) Professionals
b) Relationship/Marriage
c) Friends and family
11:45-1:15 — Lunch break on your own
1:15-2:00 — Workbook time (pg. 22), RAD Advocates
2:00-2:15 — Closing, RAD Advocates
This is the day we culminate all that we’ve learned into a guide unique to your family. Please do not plan to leave until closing to get the full NavRAD experience.
7:00-8:00 — Trauma-informed yoga session to help you reconnect with your body and restore inner calm
8:00-9:00 — Coffee and connection/check-in
9:00-9:45 — Small group rotations of your choice, RAD Advocates:
a) Guided Planning for Your Child at Home, led by RAD Advocates COO Heather Houze
b) Guided Planning for Your Child Outside of Home, led by RAD Advocates CEO Amy VanTine
c) Advocate Chat
9:45-10:00 — Break
10:00-10:45 — Small group rotations of your choice, RAD Advocates (opportunity to rotate to a new group):
a) Guided Planning for Your Child at Home, led by RAD Advocates COO Heather Houze
b) Guided Planning for Your Child Outside of Home, led by RAD Advocates CEO Amy VanTine
c)Advocate Chat
10:45-11:00 — Break
11:00-11:45 —Breakout sessions: (NEW THIS YEAR)
a) Professionals
b) Relationship/Marriage
c) Friends and family
11:45-1:15 — Lunch break on your own
1:15-2:00 — Workbook time (pg. 22), RAD Advocates
2:00-2:15 — Closing, RAD Advocates
"I loved being able to meet and talk with other RAD parents, getting support from others the lack of judgment in the room. I felt I could have walked up to anyone in that room and they would not have asked me about my daughter in a way that would have invalidated my experience. It felt safe to talk about our experience for the first time in my life."
-Past NavRAD attendee
"Connecting with other families who “get it” was a great feeling. We felt validated and not alone in all we are experiencing and dealing with.
Being given the chance to think about a plan, and gaining different ideas and resources to implement the plan upon our return home was amazing!"
-Past NavRAD attendee
"It was amazing to see other people that have gone through something similar to what we are going through, basically validating that my wife and I are not insane."
-Past NavRAD attendee
"It was one of the most validating experiences I've had thus far. Foster and adoptive care is hard enough, but RAD is its own ball game. It was nice just being able to sit in the presence of others, knowing they carry similar burdens and pain that I do. I didn't need to explain myself or feel judged or shamed, I was just understood. It gave me more peace and confidence in which direction to go. Knowing whatever decisions we make, regardless of how it seems to others, our decision will be what is best for our kid and the rest of our family. It validated that I do love this kid, but feeling like a crazy confused psycho is normal because of the constant rejection and feelings of failure."
-Past NavRAD attendee
“I arrived to NavRAD the day after court. I feel as though everyone around me judges me for having to make changes in my life to safeguard my family. The day I arrived I was exhausted. While there, I heard so many stories similar to mine. I left feeling like I was no longer alone. I came feeling lost and broken. I left NavRAD feeling uplifted and hopeful.”
-Past NavRAD attendee
VIDEOS: Hear from others who've attended NavRAD here.
Connect With Your People
One of the many special parts of the NavRAD experience is the chance to connect with others who understand your journey. This year, we're adding even more opportunities for attendees to connect outside of the NavRAD schedule, Including:
-More time to connect over coffee each morning
-Evening painting party
-A private forum just for NavRAD attendees to connect before, during or after the event
-A 90-minute interactive storytelling workshop to uncover and reframe the limiting stories that hold you back
-A 60-minute trauma-informed yoga session to help you reconnect with your body and restore inner calm.
And more to come! We're finalizing additional excursion opportunities and will share them soon.
Why attend NavRAD?
At Navigating RAD 2026, you'll get the support and guidance you need from RAD Advocates and other seasoned professionals to create a realistic plan to move your family forward with confidence, including:
- A copy of Your Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) Parenting Roadmap: A Thoughtful Workbook To Help Your Family Survive and Thrive Through the Challenges of RAD to follow along and complete throughout the conference so you can leave with a customized action plan for your family
- A parent-reported inventory to gauge the severity of your child's reactive attachment disorder, along with a group explanation from trauma expert Forrest Lien, LCSW, founder of Lifespan Trauma Consulting
- Customized workbook time with your guides, RAD Advocates, to help you decipher a path forward specific to your situation, wherever you are along the RAD parenting journey
- More connection opportunities with fellow parents and support people (family/friends) than any other NavRAD!
Join us April 24-26 in North Kansas City!
We look forward to guiding and connecting with you.
Gratitude to our Sponsors & Partners
NavRAD26 is made possible through the collective support of our sponsors, partners, and the families who attend. In many ways, we are all sponsors — every registration helps fund this event and extend RAD Advocates’ mission to support families living with reactive attachment disorder.
An extra special thanks to our 2026 sponsors:
Best Choice Admissions Services – A trusted partner in connecting families with the nation’s most effective residential treatment, therapeutic boarding, and resources. They guide parents every step of the way to find the right solutions.
Marriott Aloft / Element / Diamond Conference Center – An in-kind advocate-level sponsor, contributing $1,600 in donated event space (before taxes) in support of RAD Advocates’ mission to serve families.
YOU! Each registration helps offset the significant costs RAD Advocates invests to make NavRAD possible. While the event rarely turns a profit, attendees play an important role in sustaining our mission — to connect, educate, and support families facing reactive attachment disorder.
If you’d like to support families and RAD Advocates, consider becoming a Supportive Family Partner. Your $450 Gift-a-Ticket contribution provides full conference access for a parent or caregiver in need and helps RAD Advocates continue funding this important event.
Registration and Pricing
Includes full access to the NavRAD26 experience from Friday through Sunday.
Tickets include:
Tickets include:
- A printed copy of "Your Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) Parenting Roadmap" to complete throughout the weekend
- A pre-event parent inventory to assess the severity of your child’s reactive attachment disorder (discussed in a group setting with trauma expert Forrest Lien, LCSW)
- Guided workbook sessions with RAD Advocates to help you create a personalized action plan
- Morning connection time and trauma-informed yoga
- Evening activities like the storytelling, paint party and a guided breathwork session (ERBE) with Dr. Allison Quadhamer
- Plus the NavRAD tradition: coffee, bacon, and chocolate — a comfort carried on from the very first gathering
Member Early Bird Registration
Save your seats while they last at the lowest rate for members! Registration window: October 14-20 (or until sold out)
$335/each
Please check your email for your savings code on Monday, October 13. Not a member? Join at any level here to get your NavRAD member perks!
Public Early Bird Registration
Save your seats while they last at the lowest rate for the public! Registration window: October 21-November 15 (or until sold out)
$365/each
General Registration
Registration window: November 16-March 31 (or until sold out)
$395/each
Late Registration
Registration window: April 1-April 18 (or until sold out)
$425/each
NEW Gift-a-Ticket/Supportive Partner Registration
Registration window: October 14-March 31
By request from generous supporters, we’re offering a new Gift-a-Ticket option. Each $450 contribution covers the full cost of general registration ($395) for a parent who couldn’t otherwise attend, plus a $55 donation to RAD Advocates to help offset NavRAD event expenses. It’s a meaningful way to support both a family in need and the mission behind this gathering.
*RAD Advocates member savings:
Please check your email for your savings code on Monday, October 13. Not a member? Join at any level here to get your NavRAD member perks!
Save your seats while they last at the lowest rate for members! Registration window: October 14-20 (or until sold out)
$335/each
Please check your email for your savings code on Monday, October 13. Not a member? Join at any level here to get your NavRAD member perks!
Public Early Bird Registration
Save your seats while they last at the lowest rate for the public! Registration window: October 21-November 15 (or until sold out)
$365/each
General Registration
Registration window: November 16-March 31 (or until sold out)
$395/each
Late Registration
Registration window: April 1-April 18 (or until sold out)
$425/each
NEW Gift-a-Ticket/Supportive Partner Registration
Registration window: October 14-March 31
By request from generous supporters, we’re offering a new Gift-a-Ticket option. Each $450 contribution covers the full cost of general registration ($395) for a parent who couldn’t otherwise attend, plus a $55 donation to RAD Advocates to help offset NavRAD event expenses. It’s a meaningful way to support both a family in need and the mission behind this gathering.
*RAD Advocates member savings:
Please check your email for your savings code on Monday, October 13. Not a member? Join at any level here to get your NavRAD member perks!
Hotel
RAD Advocates has blocked rooms at a reduced rate at the hotels attached to the Diamond Conference Center. You are welcome to book a room at either hotel with the links below by April 1.
Aloft North Kansas City, $149-$159 USD per night between April 23-27. Click here to make reservations. Please choose your dates before checking availability or the link may show no availability. Last Day to Book: April 1, 2026.
- Element North Kansas City, $159 USD per night between April 23-27. Click here to make reservations. Please choose your dates before checking availability or the link may show no availability. Last Day to Book: April 1, 2026.
Aloft North Kansas City, $149-$159 USD per night between April 23-27. Click here to make reservations. Please choose your dates before checking availability or the link may show no availability. Last Day to Book: April 1, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is your cancellation policy?
Due to the limited number of seats and the planning required for this event, all ticket sales are final.
Do you offer prorated tickets if I can only attend certain days?
NavRAD is intentionally designed as a full experience — not just a series of standalone sessions. Each day builds on the one before, culminating in a clear plan tailored to your family’s next steps. Because of this, we are unable to offer prorated tickets for partial attendance.
Is NavRAD offered virtually?
We do not have any virtual events at this time. NavRAD is not a conference, it is:
-An opportunity to connect with other parents and professionals who understand you
-A time to feel a personal sense of safety (which, for many, requires a location away from the child with RAD) and relax in a space where, if triggered, we can be there to support you
-A guided experience to create a personalized plan forward for your family
Due to the unique nature of the disorder and event, we don't feel as though we can sufficiently provide the above well or responsibly in a virtual space.
All that said, RAD Advocates invites parents who can't attend to follow #NavRAD26 pics, quotes, and short video clips on Instagram that weekend. Also, we encourage parents in need of support to consider our support memberships that are available year-round from any location. No travel required! With support memberships, you'd get a downloadable workbook (the same as the one at the conference) and access to an advocate (depending on the membership you chose). Here is that link if you'd like to learn more.
Will childcare be available?
We do not offer childcare at NavRAD for the same reason we do not offer NavRAD online. This is a guided experience intended to give you a chance to feel connected, safe, and present. To do so wholly and safely, we insist that your children not travel with you to NavRAD.
We certainly understand the extreme difficulty in finding care for a child with reactive attachment disorder for a whole weekend. As we tell every parent, however, you must find a way to take care of yourself and your relationships whenever and however possible. It's not easy and takes creativity. Whether you ask a neighbor, someone from your church, or a family member, keep asking.
If it's any consolation, as you seek childcare while you're away, remember that your child with reactive attachment disorder will probably be on their best behavior in another home. It is the nature of the disorder.
Can I bring my infant along to NavRAD?
Yes — babies are welcome! We understand that child care isn’t always an option, and we want parents of infants to feel supported and included. Please be mindful of others during the event (for example, step out briefly if your baby becomes fussy), but otherwise, you’re free to keep your little one with you throughout the event.
Are scholarships available?
We understand that attending NavRAD can be a financial challenge for many families. Limited scholarship funding is made possible through individual donations and our Supportive Family Partner tickets, which allow others to help cover the cost for a family in need. Families are encouraged to apply if assistance is truly necessary.
RAD Advocates is a small, grassroots nonprofit. Each year, we fund nearly every part of NavRAD—from the hotel and event space to coffee, chocolate, bacon, and transportation for most speakers and staff. Ticket sales help offset these expenses, but our goal is simply to break even so we can continue our work supporting families year-round.
While sponsors like Best Choice Admissions and Marriott/Element help offset a small portion of event costs, their contributions do not fund scholarships. We carefully vet all sponsors and speakers to ensure they align with our mission of protecting and advocating for families. Because of this, we limit large sponsorships and vendor booths to preserve the integrity of the NavRAD experience.
We’re deeply grateful for every individual and partner who makes this event possible. As we continue to grow, our hope is to expand scholarship opportunities so more families can join us in person.
Can I order t-shirts?
Anyone is welcome to order RAD Advocates t-shirts at any time. Order now from this link and have them delivered to your home. Our non-profit benefits from the proceeds too! Thanks for your support.
Due to the limited number of seats and the planning required for this event, all ticket sales are final.
Do you offer prorated tickets if I can only attend certain days?
NavRAD is intentionally designed as a full experience — not just a series of standalone sessions. Each day builds on the one before, culminating in a clear plan tailored to your family’s next steps. Because of this, we are unable to offer prorated tickets for partial attendance.
Is NavRAD offered virtually?
We do not have any virtual events at this time. NavRAD is not a conference, it is:
-An opportunity to connect with other parents and professionals who understand you
-A time to feel a personal sense of safety (which, for many, requires a location away from the child with RAD) and relax in a space where, if triggered, we can be there to support you
-A guided experience to create a personalized plan forward for your family
Due to the unique nature of the disorder and event, we don't feel as though we can sufficiently provide the above well or responsibly in a virtual space.
All that said, RAD Advocates invites parents who can't attend to follow #NavRAD26 pics, quotes, and short video clips on Instagram that weekend. Also, we encourage parents in need of support to consider our support memberships that are available year-round from any location. No travel required! With support memberships, you'd get a downloadable workbook (the same as the one at the conference) and access to an advocate (depending on the membership you chose). Here is that link if you'd like to learn more.
Will childcare be available?
We do not offer childcare at NavRAD for the same reason we do not offer NavRAD online. This is a guided experience intended to give you a chance to feel connected, safe, and present. To do so wholly and safely, we insist that your children not travel with you to NavRAD.
We certainly understand the extreme difficulty in finding care for a child with reactive attachment disorder for a whole weekend. As we tell every parent, however, you must find a way to take care of yourself and your relationships whenever and however possible. It's not easy and takes creativity. Whether you ask a neighbor, someone from your church, or a family member, keep asking.
If it's any consolation, as you seek childcare while you're away, remember that your child with reactive attachment disorder will probably be on their best behavior in another home. It is the nature of the disorder.
Can I bring my infant along to NavRAD?
Yes — babies are welcome! We understand that child care isn’t always an option, and we want parents of infants to feel supported and included. Please be mindful of others during the event (for example, step out briefly if your baby becomes fussy), but otherwise, you’re free to keep your little one with you throughout the event.
Are scholarships available?
We understand that attending NavRAD can be a financial challenge for many families. Limited scholarship funding is made possible through individual donations and our Supportive Family Partner tickets, which allow others to help cover the cost for a family in need. Families are encouraged to apply if assistance is truly necessary.
RAD Advocates is a small, grassroots nonprofit. Each year, we fund nearly every part of NavRAD—from the hotel and event space to coffee, chocolate, bacon, and transportation for most speakers and staff. Ticket sales help offset these expenses, but our goal is simply to break even so we can continue our work supporting families year-round.
While sponsors like Best Choice Admissions and Marriott/Element help offset a small portion of event costs, their contributions do not fund scholarships. We carefully vet all sponsors and speakers to ensure they align with our mission of protecting and advocating for families. Because of this, we limit large sponsorships and vendor booths to preserve the integrity of the NavRAD experience.
We’re deeply grateful for every individual and partner who makes this event possible. As we continue to grow, our hope is to expand scholarship opportunities so more families can join us in person.
Can I order t-shirts?
Anyone is welcome to order RAD Advocates t-shirts at any time. Order now from this link and have them delivered to your home. Our non-profit benefits from the proceeds too! Thanks for your support.
