Conferences

Destination Future 2008
National Youth Leadership Development Conference

August 14-17, 2008
National 4-H Youth Conference Center
Chevy Chase, Maryland

Presented by

The University of Oklahoma OUTREACH National Resource Center for Youth Services

Supported by

The University of Oklahoma OUTREACH National Child Welfare Resource Center for Youth Development
A service of the USDHHS Children’s Bureau

Destination Future provides an opportunity for youth and adults from across the United States, to come together to discuss and address issues on how to engage youth in systemic change. We will discuss youth involvement in Child and Family Service Reviews and case plans, workforce preparation and collaboration with state agencies. Youth will learn and practice leadership skills, and become advocates for themselves and others.  Youth who attend this conference not only make the system better for themselves -- they also pave the way for those to follow.

Who should attend?

• Youth: Ages 16 through 21 who are receiving independent/transitional living services, and have demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Supporters: Social workers, foster parents, youth workers, and volunteers.
• Maximum Ratio: Youth must be accompanied by a supporter – a maximum of 3 youth to 1 supporter.  Supporters are responsible for the young people they bring.

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