The National Resource Center for Youth Services hosts this nationally recognized conference for social service professionals and youth involved in Independent Living and Transitional Living programs. Pathways to Adulthood 2006 will be held in Portland, Oregon.

Designed for people who work with or care for youth in out-of-home care, this three-day conference brings together people who share a common goal: to enhance the quality of life of our nation's youth and their families by improving the quality of human services. This annual event attracts approximately 600 adult professionals from throughout the country who want to learn, connect, and renew their commitment to their profession.