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         Sponsored By:
                                                                                     Proudly Supports the 20th Annual
                                                                                           MICHIGAN
                                                                                                  TEEN
                                                                                       CONFERENCE
                                                                                       At Samaritas, we believe
                                                                                       in the power of teens to
                                                                                        shape their futures and
                                                                                       change the world. That’s
                                                                                      why we’re proud to stand
                                                                                        alongside the Michigan
                                                                                        Teen Conference as it
                                                                                        celebrates 20 years of
                                                                                         empowering youth in
                                                                                                foster care.
                           ACCOMPLISHMENTS
                                OVER 19 YEARS
                                 2,340 teens
                                  898 Pod Leaders and
                                   Chaperones
                                    3,238 total attendees
          The Michigan T een Conference, now in its 20th year, was started by Samaritas to give teens aging out of foster care
             a voice and a safe space to gather and network, while learning about career options, ways to take care of their
          mental health and other helpful topics. Held every year in June, this year's conference took place at Saginaw Valley
           State University and featured motivating speakers and group activities. Each teen takes steps toward confidence,
          independence, and leadership after attending this conference. We celebrate these incredible young people and the
                        community that lifts them up. Here’s to 20 years of impact — and the bright future ahead!
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