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Events and Gatherings for Foster Youth

Learn life skills and connect with your peers

These events are for young people age 14 and older who have foster care experience.

If you'd like to attend, talk with your caseworker and caregiver.

Events are provided through ODHS or our partners. 



Statewide events

The Oregon Teen Retreat, Oregon Dream Conference, and Oregon Native Teen Gathering are annual events that happen in the summer. Check back for information about 2027 dates! 

​Dream it. Build it. Live it. 

​The Virtual Oregon DREAM Conference empowers Oregon youth with foster care experience by providing tools and peer-led support to help them consider post-secondary opportunities. Featuring Lived Experience (LEx) Leaders, the conference offers resources and education, so young people feel empowered as they step into future pathways.

The DREAM Conference provides adult supporters the opportunity to build upon their established relationships with the young people in their lives, by being a guiding presence as young people explore and learn about various post-secondary pathways.

Learn more​

Sponsored by Youth Transitions.

KINn​ect events provide more regular spaces for siblings living apart to be together. These events are free and occur on Saturdays and Sundays for 2-3 hours and include a meal. Activities may include swimming, bowling, art and crafts, outdoor adventures, skating, etc. Kindred Matters also hosts Sibling Camps and Family Camps to help shape strong family connections. ​

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Sponsored by Kindred Matters.