Dream Conference 2026

 

This event is for Oregon young adults between the ages of 16-23 with experience in foster care.

The Oregon ILP Dream Conference is three nights and two days of fun and inspiration to help young people prepare to transition out of foster care and into adulthood! You'll get connected to opportunities and resources that can help reach personal, financial and professional goals!

Registration Open from: 5/4-6/29

When: 

July 28-July 31, 2026

Where: 

Lewis and Clark College 

Portland, OR


YOUNG ADULTS  (age 16-23):

What's in it for you?

  • Building connections with other youth with experience in the foster care system
  • Inspiration, motivation, and help with goals!
  • Workshops facilitated by FosterClub AllStars
  • Awesome t-shirt and fun swag

 

SUPPORTIVE ADULTS:

What's in it for you?

  • Building trust, having fun, and making memories with young people you support
  • Connecting with colleagues and other adults who support young people in transition
  • Awesome t-shirt and fun swag

What will we be doing?

 

Pathways Fair

  • This year's fair will feature rooms and spaces with a variety of resources, programs and opportunities.

Silent Dance Party is Back 

  • Dance the night away to your favorite tunes at our Silent Dance Party! 

Workshops 

  • One of the best parts of FosterClub events is hanging out with Lived Experience Leaders! Our workshops are all facilitated by young people with lived experience in foster care - because they get it.

We can't wait to see you there!