This fun-filled day is exclusively for youth with current or former foster care experience who are 14 years old or older and can be accompanied by a supportive adult (mentor, parent, guardian, social worker, etc.).

Attendees will enjoy interactive activities, including high-tech driving simulators used by the California Highway Patrol! Prizes, lunch and resources are all part of this FREE event. Pre-registration is required.

Impact Teen Drivers and its partners the California Highway Patrol and the California Office of Traffic Safety are the driving force behind this event, and we couldn’t be more pleased to join them.

Learning to drive is often a highlight for teens and young adults. Unfortunately, along with other normalcy experiences, youth in foster care face many barriers to gaining their driver’s license. It is estimated that only 4% of youth obtain a driver’s license while in foster care. Barriers include frequent moves, costs (instruction, insurance and gas), or having an adult with a car to help them practice.

We are so excited to be part of this important event. Youth will learn tips and tricks to stay safe as a driver or passenger and also gain resources on how to obtain their licenses.

Youth from foster care, ages 14 or older can attend with an adult. Please register by Sept. 6.