Leadership and Life Skills Summit

The OHIO YAB and ACTION Ohio are currently planning ahead to facilitate a Leadership and Life Skills Summit for Current and Former Foster Youth in 2027.

This event will inform and empower Ohio teens and young adults with a foster care history (ages 14-24). There will be a learning track for adults who transport youth. Adults will be required to transport youth in order to be eligible.

The 2026 Leadership and Life Skills Summit took place:

Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Time: 9 am – 4 pm
Location: Crowne Plaza Columbus North Worthington, 6500 Doubletree Ave., Columbus OH 43229
Registration is free but required. Adults can only attend if they are transporting with youth, or assisting with event facilitation.

Event Flyer
Event Program

Event Schedule:

  • 9:00 am – Arrival: Beverages, Snacks
  • 9:30 am – Opening Session: Welcome and Purpose of Event
  • 10:00 am – Breakout Session A
  • 11:00 am – Breakout Session B
  • Noon – Lunch
  • 1:00 pm – Breakout Session C
  • 2:00 pm – Breakout Session D
  • 3:00 pm – Raffle Hosted by The Ohana Project
  • 4:00 pm – Departure

Suits for Success: One room will be set aside for Suits for Success, with volunteers on hand to show youth how to tie their first tie. Young people in and from foster care will be able to keep the professional clothing to wear as needed for job interviews and other important life events.

Resource Tables will include: Bridges, CCMEP, DCY, Emerge, ETV, FosterHub, Fostering Achievement Network, Fostering Further (Hope Landing), Hope Bridge, I Am Boundless, Moab House, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, The Ohana Project, Ohio Reach, and the Youth Ombudsman.

Workshops will include:

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