In this issue:
1. Open Position—HEY is looking for a full-time Project Manager
2. Policy News from THP-Plus Alert
Events
3. Fundraiser for Friends of San Francisco ILSP and George Yamasaki, Jr. Scholarship Funds
4. 2nd Annual Reentry Summit on September 19th
5. 12th Annual Re-Entry Conference and Job Faire for the Formerly Incarcerated Northern California Service League on September 6
6. Foster Youth Employment, Training, & Housing Task Force Meeting in Sacramento or Conf Call on September 6
Opportunities
7. Fostering Art accepting applications
8. Upcoming City College of SF Title IV-E Program Trainings Upcoming City College of SF Title IV-E Program Trainings
9. Youth Service America Grants Available
10. San Francisco’s Chronicle’s Coverage of Foster Care
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September 4, 2007
SPECIAL NOTE: There will not be an e-Bulletin next week, instead please look for our monthly e-Newsletter on Friday, September 14th.
 1.Open Position—HEY is looking for a full-time Project Manager
HEY is accepting applications for the new Project Manager position. This position will mainly focus on the management of specific projects including:
- Youth Leadership and Political Participation (Multi-year project)
- Bay Area Expanded Benefits Demonstration Project (One-year project)
- Foster Youth Housing Toolkit (Multi-year project)
- Development of and expansion of Foster Youth Emancipation Binders (One-year project)
Other projects and work are described in detail in the job description. Please forward to interested parties.
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2.Policy News from THP-Plus Alert
from the August 24th John Burton Foundation THP-Plus Alert
The California budget was signed (August 24th) by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, and it includes some good news for California's youth in foster care. The budget includes a $35.7 million investment in THP-Plus for housing and supportive services for former foster and probation youth. Of this amount, up to $10.5 million can be used for any approved costs incurred by counties during the 2006-07 fiscal year that went beyond the initial budget. At this funding level, THP-Plus will enable 44 counties to provide housing and supportive services to approximately 1,200 former foster and probation youth. For a copy of the entire state budget summary, click here.
Now that the budget has been signed by the Governor, the California Department of Social Services will allocate the total THP-Plus budget to individual counties, so that they know how much funding is available for their individual THP-Plus programs. This process is usually complete 30 to 45 days after the budget has been passed, and is communicated through an All County Information Notice (ACIN). Once complete, the THP-Plus Implementation Project will distribute the ACIN on its listserv. If you have any questions, please contact Michele Byrnes at (415) 693-1323 or michele@johnburtonfoundation.org.
THP-Plus Statewide Implementation Project
The first THP-Plus Institute was held on Monday, July 16th at the Center for Healthy Communities in Los Angeles. The Institute was attended by over 300 people from 140 community-based organizations and 60 public agencies from around the state.
During the Institute, the THP-Plus Statewide Implementation Project debuted its new publication, Effective Practices for THP-Plus. This comprehensive publication provides recommendations about the 15 supportive services that are required of all THP-Plus programs, along with 8 additional recommended supportive services. Many of the practitioners interviewed for the publication were featured presenters at the Institute.
Presentations from the Institute, along with a full conference report and photos from the event are available at http://www.thpplus.org. The recently completed publication about required supportive services can also be downloaded at http://www.johnburtonfoundation.org/THP-Plus_Effective_Practices.pdf
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2.Policy News from THP-Plus Alert
from the August 24th John Burton Foundation THP-Plus Alert
The California budget was signed (August 24th) by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, and it includes some good news for California's youth in foster care. The budget includes a $35.7 million investment in THP-Plus for housing and supportive services for former foster and probation youth. Of this amount, up to $10.5 million can be used for any approved costs incurred by counties during the 2006-07 fiscal year that went beyond the initial budget. At this funding level, THP-Plus will enable 44 counties to provide housing and supportive services to approximately 1,200 former foster and probation youth. For a copy of the entire state budget summary, click here.
Now that the budget has been signed by the Governor, the California Department of Social Services will allocate the total THP-Plus budget to individual counties, so that they know how much funding is available for their individual THP-Plus programs. This process is usually complete 30 to 45 days after the budget has been passed, and is communicated through an All County Information Notice (ACIN). Once complete, the THP-Plus Implementation Project will distribute the ACIN on its listserv. If you have any questions, please contact Michele Byrnes at (415) 693-1323 or michele@johnburtonfoundation.org.
THP-Plus Statewide Implementation Project
The first THP-Plus Institute was held on Monday, July 16th at the Center for Healthy Communities in Los Angeles. The Institute was attended by over 300 people from 140 community-based organizations and 60 public agencies from around the state.
During the Institute, the THP-Plus Statewide Implementation Project debuted its new publication, Effective Practices for THP-Plus. This comprehensive publication provides recommendations about the 15 supportive services that are required of all THP-Plus programs, along with 8 additional recommended supportive services. Many of the practitioners interviewed for the publication were featured presenters at the Institute.
Presentations from the Institute, along with a full conference report and photos from the event are available at http://www.thpplus.org. The recently completed publication about required supportive services can also be downloaded at http://www.johnburtonfoundation.org/THP-Plus_Effective_Practices.pdf
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Events
3. Fundraiser for Friends of San Francisco ILSP and George Yamasaki, Jr. Scholarship Funds
Friends of San Francisco Independent Living Skills Program and George Yamasaki, Jr. are hosting a Back to School Fundraiser on Thursday, September 6th, from 6 to 9 p.m. at The Great Hall, California State Building, 455 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco. Come out and celebrate the academic goals and successes of current and former foster youth as they pursue higher education and training. This is ILSP annual scholarship fundraiser. For more information click here.
4. 2nd Annual Reentry Summit on September 19th
Working Together to Support San Franciscans After Incarceration
2nd Annual Reentry Summit
Safe Communities Reentry Council
Wednesday September 19
8:30am-4:00pm
Jack Adams Hall
Cesar Chavez Student Center
San Francisco State University
They have excellent panelists lined up, and a wonderful lunchtime keynote planned by Luis Rodriguez, activist and author of Always Running: La Vida Loca, Gang Days in LA.
Download the flyer here.
The event is free, and you are strongly encouraged to RSVP as soon as possible, and no later than September 12th. To RSVP for the Summit, please go to www.sfpublicdefender.org/scrc or call (415) 553-9349.
5. 12th Annual Re-Entry Conference and Job Faire for the Formerly Incarcerated Northern California Service League on September 6
Thursday, September 6, 2007
9:00am - 2:00pm
Registration starts at 8:30am
State Building Auditorium
455 Golden Gate Avenue (between Larkin and Polk)
Formerly incarcerated individuals will have an opportunity to become motivated and to meet a wide array of employers and community agencies. The morning conference will feature dynamic guest speakers, success stories, and door prizes; this will be followed by opportunities to meet employers, interview for jobs, and to network. Last year, the NCSL Job Faire drew over 400 participants. This year promises to be even more successful. For more information, see www.NorCalServiceLeague.org or call (415) 863-2323.
6. Foster Youth Employment, Training, & Housing Task Force Meeting in Sacramento or Conf Call on September 6
Foster Youth Employment, Training and Housing Task Force Meeting
Thursday, September 6, 2007
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
California Department of Social Services
744 P Street, Room 1054
Sacramento, California 95814
Audio Conference available
Toll Free Dial-in Number – 888-830-6260
Participant Code – 271227
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OPPORTUNITIES
7. Fostering Art accepting applications
Fostering Art is to begin its next season in teaching photography and creative writing to current and former foster care young adults.
- Fostering Art teaches traditional black and white photography to young adults (currently or formerly in foster care), ages 16+ who live in the Bay Area. We also use creative writing with photography in order to give our students a voice and let the larger community hear their stories.
- FA meets Mondays and Tuesdays, 4-8 pm, at SomArts (8th and Brannen) in San Francisco. Classes begin in mid-September.
- FA asks that students commit to coming to class one time per week, but invites our students to come to both classes.
- FA provides students with ALL equipment needed for the class. This includes: a camera, film, access to the darkroom and two artists who run the class, ALL darkroom chemistry and paper.
- We have visiting artists, field trips, and an exciting end-of-the-year exhibition which allows students a chance to show their work.
Foster Art cover transportation costs for students to get to and from class. Youth also have a snack when they arrive and dinner before they go. We create a safe community that inspires growth and exploration, and the result is confidence, knowledge of photography, and lasting friendships. We are also in the process of creating a digital photography class for our students!
Fostering Art is a program of A Home Within, an organization that seeks to create continuous connections for foster care youth. Please visit their website to make a referral to Fostering Art or any of their other programs at www.ahomewithin.org. You can also call Meghann Riepenhoff , Program Director, directly to make a referral at 415-652-1434 or email mriepenhoff@ahomewithin.org. Click here for the application.
8. Upcoming City College of SF Title IV-E Program Trainings
Family Connections for Children in Foster Care: Skills for Building Extended Family Networks
Instructor Kevin Campbell
Class # BT200; Wednesday, August 29, 2007; 9 AM * 12:30 PM
At Golden Gate University, Room 4203; 536 Mission Street, San Francisco
Family Finding: Implementing Permanency Strategies for Youth Instructor Kevin Campbell
Wednesday, August 29, 2007; 1:30 * 3:30 PM
At Golden Gate University, Room 4203; 536 Mission Street, San Francisco
Permanent Family Connections for Adolescents in Care Instructor Bob Lewis
Wednesday, September 19, 2007; Class # BT210, 9 AM * 12:15 PM
At San Francisco State University Downtown Campus, Room E673; 835 Market St
Supporting Permanent Family Connections for Youth in a Wraparound Setting Instructor Bob Lewis
Wednesday, September 19, 2007; Class # BT215, 1:30 * 5:45 PM
San Francisco State University Downtown Campus, Room E673; 835 Market St
Childhood Diabetes Instructor Colette O'Brien, CPNP/CDE
Class # MC110i: Wed., Sept. 26, 2007; Registration 9:30 AM; Class 10 AM-12:30 PM
SFPD Bayview Station Community Room, 201 William St., On-street parking available
Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Evidence-based Treatment for Children & Adolescents Exposed to Trauma Instructor Shannon Dorsey, PhD
Class # BT220; Thursday, October 25, 2007; 9 AM * 12:30 PM
At The San Francisco Zoo, Great Hall, Sloat Boulevard at the Great Highway (47th Ave.)
Asthma: Identifying Symptoms; Responding, & Managing This Common Childhood Disease
Instructor Karen Smith MD
Class # MC100j: Thursday, Oct. 25, 2007; Registration 9:30 AM; Class 10 AM-1 PM
SFPD Bayview Station Community Room, 201 William St., On-street parking available
Permanent Family Connections for Youth in Group Homes Instructor Bob Lewis
Wednesday, November 14, 2007; Class # BT230, 9 AM * 12:15 PM
At The San Francisco Zoo, Great Hall, Sloat Boulevard at the Great Highway (47th Ave.)
Kinship Care and Supporting Permanent Family Connections for Youth Instructor Bob Lewis
Wednesday, November 14, 2007; Class # BT235, 1:30 * 5:45 PM
At The San Francisco Zoo, Great Hall, Sloat Boulevard at the Great Highway (47th Ave.)
To sign up for any of the above classes email fcs-training@ccsf.edu.
9. Youth Service America Grants Available
Click here for information on several youth grant opportunities from Youth Service America, a national nonprofit resource center that partners with thousands of organizations committed to increasing the quality and quantity of volunteer opportunities for young people ages 5-25.
YouthPower Awards The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention and Youth Service America are offering YouthPower grants of up to $1,000 for youth-led service projects. The grants help youth in foster care (ages 5-18) or recently transitioned out of care (ages 19-25) plan and implement community service projects.
Youth-serving organizations, with prior experience working with youth in the foster care system, are eligible to apply, provided they engage foster youth in planning and implementing service projects. The service projects will take place as part of Global Youth Service Day, April 25-27, 2008. Themes can include the environment, disaster relief, public health and awareness, community education, hunger, literacy, and so on. Applications are due October 1.
10. San Francisco’s Chronicle’s Coverage of Foster Care
Please 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.
Aug 5
Open Forum: Our foster youth need support until age 21
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/08/05/EDJFRB4981.DTL&hw=foster+care&sn=001&sc=1000
Aug 2
Editorial: The incompletion rule
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/08/02/EDC3RB8A61.DTL&hw=foster+care&sn=003&sc=576
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