BLUEPRINT 2022
Blueprint Conference 2022

John Burton Advocates for Youth (JBAY) is thrilled to announce the return of the Blueprint for Foster Youth College & Career Success Conference in person in 2022 in Los Angeles!

The Blueprint for Success Conference is a dynamic two-day event that combines meaningful engagement opportunities with in-depth workshops presented by professionals with a passion and aptitude for supporting foster youth to achieve their higher education goals.

Special Thanks to Our Funders
Angell Foundation, California Wellness Foundation, Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, Kaiser Permanente, Pritzker Foster Care Initiative, May and Stanley Smith Charitable Trust, Stuart Foundation, Walter S. Johnson Foundation, and Reissa Foundation.

Our Agenda

Westin LAX

  • 5400 West Century Blvd.
  • Los Angeles, California 90045

Monday, October 3, 2022

  • 9:00 AM | Conference Check In
  • 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | General Sessions & Workshops
  • 4:30 – 6:30 PM | Networking Reception

Tuesday, October 4, 2022

  • 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM | Breakfast
  • 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM | General Sessions & Workshops

Registration

This year’s Conference is SOLD OUT.  

We won’t be able to accept any onsite registrations either. 

For questions or more information about the 2022 Blueprint for Success Conference, please email
cathy@mwmanagementgroup.com

Registration closed on September 16, 2022. There will not be on-site registration.

Cancellation Policy

Registration fees will be refunded in full if cancellation is made before September 16, 2022. No refund will be available for cancellations made after September 16, 2022. Refunds will be made by check after the conference has concluded.

Workshop Details

Monday, October 3

  • 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM – Workshop Session A
  • 2:45 – 4:00 PM – Community Cafe

Tuesday, October 4

  • 9:45 – 11:00 AM – Workshop Session B
  • 11:15 AM – 12:30 PM – Workshop Session C

Agenda

Sunday, October 2 – Youth Leadership Training

Separate Registration is Required

Monday, October 3 – Blueprint Conference

Tuesday, October 4 – Blueprint Conference

The conference is being held at the Westin LAX.

We have added additional Sleeping Rooms to our block.  They are $149 per night. Deadline to make room reservations at this rate is September 17, 2022.  If this block sells out, we encourage you to check the hotels website directly for a room, or check other hotels in the area. 

CLICK HERE TO MAKE YOUR SLEEPING ROOM RESERVATION.

Student Scholarships

The most important voices in the conversation about foster youth educational success are the voices of foster youth themselves. California College Pathways will be offering scholarships to up to 80 current and former foster youth to attend this year’s event to inform and lead the effort to create more college and career pathways for foster youth.

Scholarship slots will be provided directly to campus-based support programs for foster youth throughout California. Each campus that opts to participate will identify students to attend. Selected students will be provided with a full scholarship that pays for conference registration fees, travel and meals.

Scholars selected to attend will participate in a special leaders’ training on Sunday, the day prior to the conference starting. Scholars will receive training on strategic sharing, networking skills, background information on foster care policy issues and education opportunities, and an epic opportunity to mix it up with new friends!

On the day of the conference, Scholars will participate in professional workshops focused on the college and career success of foster youth. Each workshop will provide useful information that may assist students with their college and career goals, as well as provide an opportunity for them to share their insight and expertise.

To be eligible students must:
• Have had experience in the foster care system
• Be current college students
• Be currently living in California
• Be at least 18 years old as of the date of the event
• Be available and willing to attend both the pre-conference leadership training on October 2 and the full conference from 9:00 am on Monday, October 3 through Tuesday, October 4 at 3:30
• Be nominated by their campus-based support program.

For questions, please contact Christine Perry at chris@mwmanagementgroup.com.

FAQ

No. There is only one flat free for registration whether you attend one day or both.

You can choose the “pay by purchase order” option during registration.  You will receive an attachment to your confirmation email that is an invoice/receipt.  This can be used as the invoice needed for your PO.  If you need anything else, please email Cathy Murnighan (cathy@mwmanagementgroup.com), and she can help you.  Click here for JBAY W9 form.

Yes, make check payable to:
John Burton Advocates for Youth
235 Montgomery St. Ste. 1142
San Francisco, CA 94104

There is a receipt/invoice attached to your confirmation email that you can use to submit for payment in your organization. 

Click here to download JBAY W9 form.

No, but they can apply for a scholarship through their campus-based foster youth support program.

Click here for information about how to apply.

Self Parking is $44 per day 
Valet Parking is $50 per day 

Rates are the same for day use or overnight guests.

Registration fees are $465 per person.

Register Early!  If you register by August 12 the fee is $390 per person.

When you go to the registration link you can choose to pay by credit card, check or purchase order. You will receive a confirmation email with a receipt/invoice attachment.  This can be used for your records to show credit card payment, or submit to request a check or process a Purchase Order.  If you have further questions, please email Cathy Murnighan (cathy@mwmanagementgroup.com)

If you cancel your registration before September 16 we will refund your registration fees.  If you cancel after that date – we will not be able to refund any of your registration fees.

These meals are included with your registration fee:

Monday Light Breakfast
Monday Lunch
Monday Evening Reception
Tuesday Breakfast
Tuesday Lunch

Students are more than welcome to attend the event. There are a limited number of scholarships available for students. Additional information can be found on our Student Scholarships tab. Students may also attend by paying the general registration fee.

There is a Student Only portion of the event on Sunday, October 2 for scholarship recipients. Students attending who are paying the full registration fee may be able to attend this pre-conference session, depending on space availability. Please make sure to identify yourself as a student when you register so that we can send you additional details.

Registration closes on Friday, September 16. There will not be onsite registration.  The Early bird registration deadline is August 12.  Fees go up after that date.

To download a PDF with the agenda to submit to your agency if requested, click HERE.

Exact precautions that will be in place will be dependent on local conditions at the time of the event. You can view the most recent rules regarding masking HERE. We will send an email out (and update this site) on September 26th with any requirements LA county may have at the time of the event. 

If Los Angeles County has an indoor mask mandate in place, all attendees will be required to wear masks unless eating or drinking or outside. If masking is not required by local requirements, attendees are encouraged to consider masking for their safety and the safety of others. Options will be available for sitting outside during meal periods.

We are requesting that everyone take a home test before coming to the event. Anyone with symptoms such as body aches/chills, headache, congestion or runny nose, sore throat, fever, fatigue, nausea or vomiting, or diarrhea should not attend the event.

Information about hotel policies is available HERE.