Vol. 4, No. 2 • Spring 2000
Special Events for Foster
Youth and Foster Parents
Youth Recognition Luncheons
Every spring, the North Carolina Division of Social Services and Independent Living Resources, Inc., hold luncheons to recognize the special achievements of North Carolina's youth in foster care or group care. In different areas of the state, foster youth 16 years of age and older gather to celebrate what they have done and are trying to do. The programs include a catered luncheon, award certificates, prizes, displays of youth art, and testimonials to the resourcefulness of our youth.
These events are affirmative--they send the message that everyone is important. Youth luncheons also say to foster kids that their future is something within their control, that success is a real possibility.
Each youth attendee may bring two guests. Register by calling Nancy Carter or Bill Griffin at 800/820-0001.
Luncheon Dates
June 6, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Morganton, North Carolina
June 7, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Smithfield, North Carolina
Youth Days Adolescent Conferences Have you heard about Youth Days? These free, one-day conferences are for North Carolina teens in foster care, foster parents, and the people who work with them.
Held on the campus of a North Carolina community college campus, these conferences provide a wide range of information on independent living. They offer workshops, resource fairs, information booths, and walking tours of nontraditional classroom settings. Presenters are drawn from businesses, youth, social workers, foster parents, former foster and group home residents, military and education leaders, and other community representatives.
Lunch is provided, as are snacks, drinks, door prizes, and certificates for participation. There is no fee for attending this event.
Youth Days are offered by Independent Living Resources and the North Carolina Division of Social Services. Download the form below or call Nancy Carter or Bill Griffin at 800/820-0001.
Youth Days: Dates and Locations
July 20, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Morganton, NC
July 25, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Greensboro, NC
July 27, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Hamlet, NC
August 1, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Kinston, NCCopyright � 2000 Jordan Institute for Families
