2025 Youth Events
The New York State Office of Children and Family Services and the Professional Development Program are pleased to announce the 2025 Annual Youth Event. Youth are invited to advocate for a better future and explore their paths to adulthood in a safe and engaging environment with the experience of former foster youth and support of adult partners.
Who is invited?
Current and former youth in foster care, independent living youth and runaway and homeless youth and their supportive adults.
When are the events?
- Region 1: Thursday, August 7
- Region 2: Thursday, July 31
- Region 3: Monday, July 14
- Region 4: Thursday, July 10
- Region 5: Tuesday, July 1
- Region 6: Monday, July 21