Event: Hand In Hand Foster Care Summit

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  • Friday, May 08, 2026
  • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • West Dallas Center

Students and young adults with foster care experience and professionals who want to strengthen college and career outcomes for those students are invited to join us for this free special event.

For foster-experienced students or young adults, ages 16-24, we will have programming focused on career exploration, job readiness, apprenticeships and internships, and life skills.

For college staff, workforce partners, employers and community organizations, join us to align systems, strengthen partnerships and improve career pipelines for foster-experienced students. 

Location: Dallas College West Dallas Center

Please register by Thursday, May 6, to reserve your spot. Lunch will be provided. 

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