Upcoming programs, events, and get-togethers geared towards current and former foster and probation youth. Find out here about skill building workshops, social events, and other opportunities for personal growth and community building.
May 15, 2013 - California Youth Connection (CYC)'s 25th anniversary celebrations will be ongoing throughout the state until mid-June, 2013. The location of the Alameda County CYC Chapter celebration, to be held May 17th from 4-7pm has changed. The event will now be held in the ILSP classroom at 675 Hegenberger Road, Suite 100, Oakland. For tickets, contact Therese Clenney at 510-710-8092 (Tickets are $10 pre-sale, and $15 at the door.) There...Read more »
May 08, 2013 - TONIGHT: The City of Oakland will be hosting a Youth Forum on Crime and Safety, May 9th 4:30-7:30PM @ Laney College in the Forum, 900 Fallon Street, Oakland. This event is specifically designed to get input from youth on crime and safety issues in Oakland. Flyer HERE. The City of Oakland wants to hear your input on: What do you want to see the police do differently? What can...Read more »
May 01, 2013 - In his 2013 National Foster Care Month proclamation, President Obama notes that "as a nation, we have no task more important than ensuring our children grow up healthy and safe. It is a promise we owe to the hundreds of thousands of youth in foster care -- boys and girls who too often go without the love, protection, and stability of a permanent family. This month, we recommit to giving them...Read more »
April 18, 2013 - Self Expressions, a program of Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, is hosting a fundraiser event today, April 18th, at 4:30 at 953 De Haro Street, San Francisco, to showcase the talent of the youth in the program. Youth in the program learn leadership, community, and teamwork skills, and dance and graphic design. At tonight's event, youth will perform a few dances and sell some of the t-shirts they have created....Read more »
March 14, 2013 - Youth Uprising is hosting a focus group for young fathers ages 18-30 who do not have full custody and who owe and/or pay child support. This space will be for them to talk about the way child support has impacted their life and their family. The focus group will be conducted by the Insight Center and the Center for Policy and Practice. The focus group will be held on Wednesday March...Read more »
March 12, 2013 - Applications are currently open for the 2013 SOAR Academy at Cal! Download the application for this academic enrichment program for foster youth HERE. Applications are due March 30th to: SOAR, P. O. Box 1291, Berkeley, California 94701. Through a summer residential pre-collegiate academy program and other activities throughout the year, SOAR for Youth provides sustained support to its young participants over a three- plus year period. READ MORE. Read more »
November 14, 2012 - A Watched System: A forum to discuss the ethical standards that journalists who cover the juvenile dependency hearings should adhere to. On November 15th, Fostering Media Connections (FMC), in association with the Chief Justice Earl Warren Institute of Law and Social Policy at Berkeley Law will produce a “National Conversation” exploring the often acrimonious debate over whether or not the news media should have access to juvenile dependency proceedings. November 15, 2012: 1:00 PM...Read more »
October 31, 2012 - Save the Date for Career Night 2012 for Alameda County ILSP on November 7th from 5:00 to 7:30pm in Oakland! ILSP is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to share their career experience and advice with the youth in ILSP. Contact Cornisha Williams for more information: info.careernight.ilsp@gmail.com or call 510-667-7646. Volunteers must rsvp to participate! To RSVP, click HERE. Thank you for your support of the Independent Living Skills Program.Read more »
August 08, 2012 - Our Space, FYA Member BAYC's center for LGBTQ youth, is pleased to announce a trio of summertime opportunities for youth: Our Space’s Beach Party is an event for LGBTQ young people to celebrate the summer and fierce community with games, a drag contest, fabulous prizes, dancing, food, and more. The Beach Party is free for all LGBTQ youth, ages 14 to 24. Fierce <3 Groups are a chance...Read more »
May 31, 2012 - Don't miss this uplifting documentary about Alameda County youth and their recovery from mental health challenges. From the Press Release: "Peers Envisioning and Engaging in Recovery Services (PEERS) will debut the powerful documentary Shine, a film about youth and mental health on Thursday, May 31 from 5-8pm at the Alameda Theatre. The night includes a pre-show mixer, viewing of the film, and Q&A session with the cast and crew. Shine...Read more »
05/23/2013, 10:30am - 11:30am
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