Family Cares 2025
FREE REGISTRATION DON'T WAIT!!!
Join us for Family Cares 2025, a FREE community event hosted by Cedar Hill Church of Christ. This upfilled day is designed to strengthen homes, families, and communities through powerful workshops
WHAT ARE YOU WAITING ON?
Enjoy powerful sessions from guest speakers on technology, money management, and relationships. Families will receive practical tools, free meals, and encouragement for thriving in every area of life.
Schedule:
Community Breakfast & Registration
Enjoy a free breakfast while checking in and connecting with community members, families, and event partners.
🎥 All sessions will be recorded for later viewing.
Welcome & Opening Remarks with Alan Martin
Presented by Cedar Hill Church of Christ.
Opening prayer, introductions, and event overview.
Charles Smith – “How the Internet Connects and Divides Us (adults)”
Charles Smith is a community educator and technology advocate who helps families understand how to balance life in a digital world. He empowers parents and youth to use online tools wisely while protecting focus and faith.
Key Focus: Digital balance, screen time management, and online responsibility.
James Floyd – “Finance – How to Buy A Car (adults and teens)”
James Floyd is a financial educator and mentor who simplifies the path from financial survival to ownership. His engaging talk breaks down how to improve credit, purchase assets, and plan for long-term success.
Key Focus: Credit building, car and home buying, investing for beginners.
Eduardo Medellin – “Finance (Spanish)”
Eduardo Medellin is the CEO of Infinity Management, a Dallas-based firm he founded in 2000. With more than 25 years of experience in business development and financial consulting, he helps families and entrepreneurs build financial confidence. His message highlights how financial wisdom strengthens families and faith-based relationships.
Key Focus: Family finances, stewardship, and faith-based growth.
Dr. Ericka Johnson – “Rebuilding Trust Between Schools and Family (adults)”
Dr. Ericka Johnson is an educator and transformational speaker passionate about uniting parents, teachers, and community leaders. Her session focuses on partnership, communication, and leadership development in youth.
Key Focus: Family-school collaboration, student leadership, and community unity.
Gary Cochran – “Maximizing Hidden Treasures”
Gary Cochran is a seasoned counselor and minister with over 30 years of experience in emotional healing and spiritual growth. His message bridges faith and psychology to help families restore connection and compassion.
Key Focus: Restoring relationships, faith-based healing, and community support.
Mar Butler — "Building Friendships that Build You (adults and teens)"
Mar Butler is a Dallas-based community leader and founder of TREE Leadership (Truth · Restore · Empower · Evolve), a nonprofit serving youth ages 12–25. After overcoming incarceration, he turned his life around and now helps young people and communities do the same. His TREE model guides others toward growth, healing, and purpose.
Key Focus: Youth leadership, empowerment, and community transformation.
Travis Wortham Jr. – “Building Families (adults)”
Travis Wortham Jr. is a distinguished author, counselor, and youth advocate with over 40 years of experience in juvenile justice and mentorship. As former Associate Director of the Texas Youth Council/Texas Juvenile Justice Department, he has dedicated his life to turning at-risk youth into community leaders.
Key Focus: Youth development, family influence, and positive mentorship.
Carlos Rubio — "Recognizing Effects on kids from Internet Apps" (adults)
Carlos Rubio is a bilingual training and community outreach specialist with the Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center (DCAC). He holds a master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington and a bachelor’s in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of North Texas. With years of experience in child advocacy and education, Carlos focuses on equipping families and communities to protect children from online risks and digital exploitation.
Key Focus: Child safety, abuse prevention, digital wellness, and family advocacy.
Victor Johnson – “Save, Invest, and Grow Money”
Victor Johnson brings years of experience in financial literacy and motivational speaking. His simple, action-driven strategies help families shift from fear to financial focus and create generational wealth.
Key Focus: Money mindset, budgeting, credit repair, and wealth-building habits.
Lunch Meet & Greet + Live Q&A
Join all speakers for a casual networking lunch.
Ask questions, connect with mentors, and enjoy fellowship while reflecting on the day’s lessons.