Thursday, April 15, 2010

The Texas REACH Conference: Helping Foster Youth REACH their Dream of a College Education



TX Reach logo (2)
Helping Foster Youth REACH their Dream of a College Education
Texas State University
LBJ Student Center Ballroom
601 University Dr.
San Marcos, TX 78666
Inaugural Convening of Higher Education Institutions and Child Welfare Programs
Day One: May 26, 2010    11:30 am to 4:45 pm
Day Two:  May 27, 2010     8:30 am to 2:00 pm

Please register by May 14th, by going to the Texas REACH website:

Why you should attend....
Hear about nationally recognized research and programs for youth aging out of care
Learn the latest on local efforts in our own state
Become familiar with the most up-to-date resources for youth leaving care
Hear directly from young people about what works!

Conference Cost:  $35.00.  This cost includes attendance to the conference both days, conference materials, lunch on both days, breakfast on day two and snacks.   

Lodging
The website also contains information about lodging.  There is currently a room block available for Texas Reach participants and this information is contained on the website.  However, the room block will be released on April 26th.

A limited number of scholarships are available.  For scholarship information or general questions, please contact Tanesha Dillard at 512-691-1553 or tdillard@casey.org  or Elaine Carter at 512-691-1566 or ecarter@casey.org


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