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Statewide Teen Conference: The Statewide Teen Conference is held each year at a college campus. Youth who attend must go with an adult sponsor such as your caseworker or PAL staff. The three-day conference includes workshops on issues that foster youth preparing for adulthood have to deal with.
Statewide Youth Leadership Council: The Statewide Youth Leadership Council consists of two current or former foster care youth from each region. The youth give input and a youth perspective for developing policy and programs. They make recommendations to improve services for children and youth.
Regional Youth Leadership Council: Some CPS regions have a local youth leadership council. To find out what is happening in your region, contact your regional PAL staff.
Regional Activities: From time to time, there may be other activities in your area, like teen conferences, college visits, wilderness trips, mentor programs, support groups, job development workshops, and youth forums.
PAL College Weekend: Youth who plan to attend college may participate in two days of workshops, campus tours, and speakers related to attending college. Workshops at the event include information on financial aid, what a college class is like, residence life, and life skills. The event is hosted by Texas A&M University at Commerce.
PEAKS Camp: A four-day camp for foster youth where you focus on building self-esteem, problem-solving, improving communication, and having fun!
Aging Out Seminars/Transitional Living Conferences: A one-day program for foster youth that builds on what you learned in your life skills training classes, including foster youth programs, benefits, resources, and other independent living topics.
If you are interested in attending any of the statewide or regional events or have questions about services or resources, please contact your regional PAL staff and let your caseworker know as well.