Avenue of Dreams

Join us for our annual Avenue of Dreams!

  • Prom Dresses & Tuxedos
  • Shoes & Accessories
  • Professional Hair & Make-Up

Saturday, March 14th, 2026

9am – 3:30pm
Mystic Marriott – 625 N Rd #117, Groton, CT 06340

Volunteer registration

Open to DCF Foster, Adoptive, Kinship and Fictive Kin youth ages 13-19. Youth must be accompanied by an adult.

Every year, our Avenue of Dreams event provides up to 175 foster and adopted youth (13-19) with free prom dresses, tuxedos, suits, shoes, makeup, and accessories. ln addition, these young men and women attend motivational workshops and more!

Volunteers Needed

  • Hairstylists (Do not need to stay for full event)
  • Make up artists (Do not need to stay for full event)
  • Barbers (Do not need to stay for full event)
  • Dressing room attendants
  • Shoe attendants
  • Seamstress/Tailors (minor repairs and alternations only)
  • Fairy Glam Mothers (Youth group Leader for day)
  • Shining Knights (Youth group Leader for day)
  • Photographers
  • Northern Belles
  • Manicurists
  • Estheticians
  • Set-up Crew
  • Cleaning Crew
  • Reiki

Prom Attire Donation Drive

Items needed:

  • Plus Size Prom Dresses (12 & up only)
  • Men’s Dress Shoes
  • Men’s Attire
  • New Makeup
  • New Accessories

For more information, contact Krystal Hernandez or call 860-882-8134

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Event Sponsorship

Please contact Krystal Hernandez if you are interested in sponsoring this event.

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Want to help?
3 Ways You Can Promote Avenue of Dreams

Host a Donation Drive!

CAFAF is always looking for donations of prom attire, makeup, and personal hygiene items. If you are interested in holding a donation drive, please contact Krystal Hernandez.

Volunteer

CAFAF is looking for volunteers to assist at Avenue of Dreams. Some opportunities include hair stlyists, make up artists, dressing room attendants, Shining Knights, Fairy Glam Mothers, and barbers!

Spread the Word!

If you cannot hold a drive or volunteer, then please spread the word to family and friends! Reminder: Youth attendees invited to this event are foster and adoptive youth. This is NOT a public event for other youth / teens.

For more information or to volunteer, please call Krystal Hernandez at 860-882-8134 or by email using the button below!

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