Articles Tagged retreat
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Stronger Together: SWAN and IL Collaborate to Support Older Youth
By Shari McConnell, SWAN Regional Technical Assistant
PAE Coordinator Katie Juliana and Technical Assistants Rachel Beals and April Cox provide permanency resources and support to attendees of the 2026 IL Youth Retreat, held July 27-31 at the University of Pittsburgh Johnstown Campus.
Youth preparing to transition from foster care to adulthood need both practical skills and lasting, supportive relationships. Through ongoing collaboration, SWAN and Pennsylvania’s Independent Living (IL) Program are helping older youth access ...
Posted on August 17th, 2026 -
Youth, Caseworkers Promote PRTs at IL Retreat
The merits of the Casey Family Permanency Roundtable (PRT) process were on full display at the 2020 Older Youth Retreat, held August 10-14. “Everyone works together to help you, make you whole, help you to see the remarkable person you are. I love the PRT process because it’s all about the youth,” exclaimed Maria Graziano, IL coordinator for Luzerne County, sharing her enthusiasm for the PRT process and the benefits for older foster youth.
Posted on October 26th, 2020 -
IL Retreat Promotes Connection and Permanency
Each year, the Independent Living Project organizes a retreat for older youth, which is held in August at the University of Pittsburgh – Johnstown campus. This year, the program featured a multitude of events, including sports, crafts, cooking, and many more activities to promote teambuilding and connection for the youth who attend the event.
Posted on September 13th, 2019