Event Description:

The State of Our Youth Symposium brings together youth-serving professionals, educators, healthcare providers, community organizations, and local leaders to better understand and address the challenges facing youth in Benton and Franklin Counties.

Using local data and community input, the symposium creates opportunities for cross-sector collaboration to identify gaps in services, strengthen shared understanding of existing efforts to bridge gaps, and develop coordinated solutions that support youth well-being. This event creates a structured space for shared learning and coordinated action, ultimately supporting more responsive, equitable systems that promote youth well-being and positive developmental outcomes.

Registration is now open!   SoOY Registration Flyer.pdf

When registering through the booking link, you will need to navigate to September 29th on the calendar and select 8:00 AM as the time. Registration is first come, first served, with space available for up to 150 attendees.
Registration will close on September 21st.
📅 Date: September 29, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
📍 Location: Three Rivers Convention Center


Sponsor: 

Arcora Foundation logo. Bending the arc of oral health toward equity


If you have any questions regarding the State of Our Youth Symposium, feel free to reach out to Miranda Sahagun Barraza. [email protected] (509) 460-4222