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Proudly

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 Teen 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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