Shaping the Future: Community Summit on Youth, Recovery & Reform

Name: Shaping the Future: Community Summit on Youth, Recovery & Reform
Start: 2025-10-16T08:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-10-16T15:00:00-05:00
Location: 1700 Spartan Dr, Elgin, IL 60123-7189, United States

Schedule

Thu Oct 16 2025 at 08:30 am to 03:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

1700 Spartan Dr, Elgin, IL 60123-7189, United States | Elgin, IL

Join CASA Kane County for a powerful day focused on elevating youth voice, building resilience, and advancing child welfare reform. This year’s summit features keynote speaker Joshua Wayne, resilience strategies from Gary Pate of YouthCare Illinois, and a compelling youth panel sharing lived experiences from within the foster care system.
Attendees will also hear directly from DCFS Director Heidi Mueller in an interactive conversation on the agency’s vision, challenges, and opportunities for partnership.
Explore resources, connect with providers, and discover new tools at our Resource Expo—all designed to support the well-being of youth and families in care.
*Registration begins at 7:45 am. Continental breakfast, buffet lunch and afternoon refreshments included in ticket price.