Foster Youth Housing Summit
You are cordially invited to Housing as the Cornerstone of Foster Youth Independence, a first-of-its-kind Summit held on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. The Summit will kick off with an opening reception on Tuesday, May 19 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM.
Underscored by recent actions from the Administration and Congress, the summit will focus on how to best sequence existing publicly financed foster youth housing programs to give transition-aged foster youth a path to self-sufficiency.
We will be bringing together a diverse group of public and private leaders in foster youth housing, including federal, state and local public officials, experts in child welfare and housing policy, philanthropy and developers.
The day’s events are designed to highlight ongoing efforts across the nation to ensure that every youth exiting foster care has housing options that meet their needs.
The Summit is hosted by Good River Partners, in partnership with Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute, Foster America, Journey to Success, The National Center for Housing and Child Welfare, Table Sense Kids, and Think of Us. The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption has generously supported the Summit.
Tuesday, May 19
Opening Reception
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: The Arlo, Washington D.C.
Overview: Network with summit participants, elected and appointed officials, and summit co-hosts, and hear about the vision of foster youth housing nationally.
Wednesday, May 20
How the Existing Federal Policy Framework is Supporting Youth Today
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Location: U.S. Capitol Grounds
Overview: Federal Advocates and Congressional and Administrative foster youth champions will highlight existing and historical efforts to support foster youths’ housing trajectories.
Foster Youth Housing Policy In Action: Fireside Chat with Congressional Staffers
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: U.S. Capitol Grounds
Overview: Congressional staff from key committees and the offices of members of Congress who champion foster youth housing will highlight legislative priorities furthering housing for foster youth.
Networking Lunch
Time: 12:30 - 1:15 PM
Location: U.S. Capitol Grounds
Looking to the Future: Policy and Practice Innovations in Foster Youth Housing
Time: 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: U.S. Capitol Grounds
Overview: Youth housing advocates, practitioners, and public officials from across the nation will highlight policy, practice, and innovation in foster youth housing space.
This event is by invitation only. Please RSVP for the event(s) you wish to attend by clicking the image below or by visiting the link provided. We kindly ask that you let us know which specific event(s) you plan to attend so we can plan accordingly.
Please note this event is designed as a widely attended event, consistent with applicable congressional ethics guidelines.