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2. Save the Dates—HEY’s Foster Month Celebration 3. Nominations for 2nd Annual Youth Leadership Award Due April 6, 2007 4. THP-Plus Web Seminar on April 4, 2007 5. Reminder: 2 Days Remaining until the Transition Resource Fair 6. New Housing Program available through First Place for Youth 8. 2007-08 Chaffee Grant Applications 9. CCSF hosts Guardian Scholars Summer Academy 10. City College of San Francisco Announces Orientations to DSPS 11.Job Announcement: Education Coordinator for Emancipated Foster Youth at San Jose State |
March 20, 20071. Upcoming HEY EventsHEY's 2nd Training of the Year- will be April 11th from 9:30-12:30pm, at SF ILSP, 225 Valencia at Duboce, 10 minute walk from 16th Street BART. Ken Simpson will teach “Special Education and Prenatal Exposure.” Northern California Council of Colleges Meeting – Friday, March 30 from 10-2 p.m. at College of Alameda (for school map, visit: http://alameda.peralta.edu/apps/page.asp?Q=Campus%20Map) HEY’s New Website will launch this week!! 2. Save
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4. THP-Plus Web Seminar on April 4, 2007The THP-Plus Statewide Implementation Project will be hosting a web seminar on Effective THP-Plus Practices: Focus on the Host Family Model. Date: Wednesday, April 4, 2007 The goal of the web seminar is to share information about how host families can provide housing and supportive services to former foster youth. The seminar is targeted at new and existing THP-practitioners and county representatives who are considering implementing the host family model, as well as advocates interested in learning more about this innovative program. The web seminar will also include an update on the THP-Plus budget and THP-Plus expansion. Highlights:
Space is limited. For more information and to register, go to https://www.gotomeeting.com/register/871713513 5. Reminder: 2 Days Remaining until the Transition Resource Fair on Thursday, March 22, 2007For transition age juniors and seniors with disabilities and students in SFUSD Transition programs, parents, youth providers and others. Direct community linkage to supports and services for these students and their families as students transition. Thursday, March 22, 2007 Facilities are accessible for people with disabilities. ASL interpreters and any other disability related accommodations will be available upon request by contacting Diane Nakaji at (415) 904-7178 or email: dnakaji@dor.ca.gov. For more information see flyer 6. New Housing Program available through First Place for YouthIn an effort to promote permanency in the lives of former foster youth, First Place for Youth's PATH (Permanent Avenues towards Home) Program is a new initiative that pairs a youth with a permanent caring adult in their life. As foster youth prepare for the natural transition from adolescence into adulthood, the guidance, support, and stability provided by this positive and caring adult is integral for a successful transition to independent living. To participate in the program, youth must identify a qualified permanent adult in their lives that is able to house the youth in their home for at least two years or until the day before their 25th birthday, whichever one comes first. Program eligibility requirements:
First Place is currently accepting referrals for the program. Interested For more information, please contact: Shira Andron 7. Joint Hearing: “The Role of the Courts in Foster Care Experiences of Youth, Families and Caregivers” on Thursday, March 22Joint Hearing “The Role Of The Courts In Foster Care: Experiences Of Youth, Families And Caregivers” Thursday, March 22, 2007 Join members of the Assembly Select Committee on Foster Care and the California Blue Ribbon Commission on Children in Foster Care for a special joint hearing that examines the role of the courts in foster care. For more information click here 8. 2007-08 Chaffee Grant ApplicationsThe 2007-2008 Chafee grant application has just been released. You can apply for the 2007-2008 Chafee grant online at www.csac.ca.gov and on the right hand side, click on Commission Programs link and then Chafee, then 2007-2008 application. 9. CCSF hosts Guardian Scholars Summer AcademyEligible current or former foster youth in their junior or senior year of high school and CCSF entering freshmen can participate in this program designed to prepare students for a smooth transition from high school to college. The Summer Academy will be held from June 18 to July 27, 2007. For more information please call: 10. City College of San Francisco Announces Orientations to DSPSPlease attend one of our upcoming 60-minute orientations at the Ocean Campus to learn of our services and find out more about:
Come to an orientation held on the CCSF Campus located at 50 Phelan Avenue, ask a few questions, take a virtual tour of the campuses, and meet with us. For more information see flyer. 11. Job Announcement: Education Coordinator for Emancipated Foster Youth at San Jose StateThe Connect Motivate and Educate Society has received support to hire an Education Coordinator to implement the goals and objectives of the CME Society program and to work closely with the CME Society Project Director to facilitate the program and services for San Jose State University's emancipated foster youth. To apply for the new CME Society Education Coordinator Position, go www.sjsufoundation.org Click here to view the Job announcement. 12. San Francisco’s Chronicle’s coverage of Foster CarePlease see the links below for the most recent coverage and as always you may contact me if you need links to previous articles from the past month. March 16, 2007 |
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National
Foster Care Month (May) is right around the corner and you will soon
receive more information on each of the following events, but in
the meantime please be sure to mark your calendars for the following
HEY organized events: