FYA News

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FYA’s Spring 2013 Newsletter

- Our Spring 2013 FYA Newsletter features a profile of the fabulous Ashley McCullough, who shares her powerful insights into what young people in foster care need most of all.Read more »

Report Released: Youth Homelessness in the Era of AB 12

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- When AB 12, California’s Fostering Connections to Success Act, became law in January 2012, it opened a door to the possibility of safety and stability for older homeless youth and youth at risk of homelessness by providing for the expansion of federally funded, mandated supports and services to foster youth ages 18-21. We launched the Alameda County AB 12 Homeless Youth Demonstration Project to coincide with the implementation of this extraordinary new law.

Reed’s Blog at Chronicle of Social Change

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- Check out Reed's new blog over at the Chronicle of Social Change! His first few posts will present the background and findings of the Alameda County AB 12 Homeless Youth Demonstration Project currently being led by FYA with partners Bay Area Legal Aid and DreamCatcher Youth Shelter. His first post, published April 26th, is at the link above. A post published today, May 9th,...Read more »

Training with Larry Robbin: The Radar Approach to Job Retention!

- Next up in our popular youth employment training series with Larry Robbin, the final training in this series: THE RADAR APPROACH TO JOB RETENTION FOR AT-RISK YOUTH! Learn how to shift ineffective traditional post-employment job retention strategies to a much more successful pro-active approach that starts when the youth start your program. This training will be held on March 5th at the California Endowment Oakland Conference Center. Register

Thank You for Supporting FYA’s Online Auction!

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- Big thanks to everyone who supported FYA's third online auction, Toward a Brighter Future 2013! All funds raised will directly support our work to improve the current circumstances and life chances of our community’s most vulnerable children and youth. FULL LIST OF DONORS HERE. Read more »

Toward a Brighter Future 2013: Last Call!

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- FYA's online auction closes tonight at 11pm PST! You can still bid on fabulous items at Bidding for Good right HERE.  Check out all the great stuff that can still be yours! Thanks to everyone who has bid so far! We'll be mailing items to the winning bidders after the auction closes. All funds raised will directly support our work to improve the current circumstances and life chances...Read more »

Support FYA This Holiday Season

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- Please keep FYA in mind when making your year end charitable contributions. Every dollar counts, and goes directly to improving the lives of foster and probation youth. Thank you for your support! READ OUR 2012 ANNUAL APPEAL LETTER. Read more »

AC Children’s Policy Forum THIS FRIDAY

- There's still time to RSVP for our Children's Policy Forum this FRIDAY, October 19th, at Preservation Park in Oakland! During 2012-13, a pivotal time for children and youth across California, The Alameda County Interagency Children's Policy Council, Foster Youth Alliance, and Center for Child and Youth Policy at UC Berkeley are pleased to lead a series of conversations on the status and needs of children in Alameda County. Our first forum will be...Read more »

From the Director’s Desk

- Dear FYA Members and Friends, First, thanks so much for choosing to be part of the engaged and unrelenting community that rallies around our county's most vulnerable children, youth, and families.  2012 is a truly pivotal time for children's programs in California, and your support and engagement makes all the difference in continuing to make a brighter future a reality for all children. As always, we've got a lot going on here at FYA - Having seen...Read more »

Alameda County BOS District 2 Candidates’ Forum

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- On Monday, October 1, 5:30 to 7:00 PM, FYA and our partners in the Alameda County Health and Human Services Coalition are hosting a forum with the candidates for the District 2 seat on the Alameda County Board of Supervisors. Supervisor Richard Valle, Assemblymember Mary Hayashi, and Union City Mayor Mark Green are confirmed to participate. The event is free, but please RSVP HERE. 2012 Alameda County Board of Supervisors District 2 Candidates' Forum Monday,...Read more »

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