Posts Tagged ‘ california ’

July 24, 2012 - The July 19 edition of the data advisory from Kidsdata.org provides an overview of four major data trends in foster care in California. In the words of the press release, "California is at a critical policy juncture in terms of ensuring better outcomes for children and youth in foster care, particularly for transition-age youth entering adulthood." In examining detailed data on the 56,000 children and youth currently in foster care in the Golden State,...Read more »

January 12, 2011 - The Black Youth Leadership Project, Inc. is hosting a one-day Open House at the State Capitol from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 25, 2011, geared toward African-American high school students interested in California politics, public policy, civics, governmental service, and/or community service...Read more »

September 14, 2010 - Y.O Disabled and Proud Presents.... Take Action 4 Accommodation Training ... If you are a student with a disability attending a California Community College, learn how to get the accommodations you need and are entitled to by law. This training will be held Friday, October 15th from 1pm- 4pm at the following locations: 330 Broadway, Ste. 500. Oakland ca. Contact (510) 267-1200 100 Howe Avenue, Ste. 235-N. Sacramento Ca. Contact ( 916) 488- 9950 567 West Shaw,...Read more »

April 30, 2010 - FYA & YAP Fight Budget Cuts at the Capitol: By Tyannah Nash On Wednesday, April 28th, FYA staff Tyannah Nash and members of the Alameda County Youth Adult Partnership travelled to the State Capitol in Sacramento to fight budget cuts to Child Welfare Services. We were pleased to join the Coalition to Protect our Children, Protect our Future for this day of advocacy. The day kicked off with a rally on the...Read more »

April 23, 2010 - There is a new Foster Youth Education on-line community with resources for everyone, a place to share information, have conversations, ask questions and find out about news and events regarding education for foster youth. Check it out at www.fosteredconnect.org.Read more »

April 01, 2010 - State limits foster homes to 6 childrenRead more »

March 29, 2010 - Echoing the sentiment earlier expressed by the SF Chronicle, the LA Times went on the record asking the federal child welfare administration to conform its interpretation of HR 6893, the Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008, to legislative intent by allowing current KinGAP cases to be supported by federal matching funds. An update from the John Burton Foundation, who led the effort along with CWDA to gain support from the...Read more »

March 11, 2010 - Youth In Mind is inspiring leadership and advocacy from young mental health consumers in California! This year Youth In Mind celebrates 6 years of creating community and leadership development at CMHACY. Our 2010 Academy will focus on two tracks: Advocacy track - for youth mental health consumers who want to become more engaged in making a difference for themselves and other young mental health consumers. Peer Provider track - professional development workshops for youth mental health...Read more »

March 05, 2010 - The Bertha Wolf-Rosenthal Foundation Fund for Community Service Stipend, a program of the Liberty Hill Foundation, will provide up to five young people (ages 18-25 as of the end of December 2009) with a stipend of $5,000 each to help cover basic living costs (e.g., rent, food, utilities, transportation and childcare) while they work at a nonprofit organization anywhere in California during the 2010 calendar year. Click here for the application. To be considered for...Read more »

March 05, 2010 - The Homeless Youth Capacity Building Project is pleased to announce the release of the application to join the Project as a Network Member or a Network Affiliate. The application to join the Project as a Network Member must be completed online by Friday, March 12th at 5:00 p.m. PST. The online application can be accessed by clicking here. This application is required, regardless of whether your organization has expressed interest or completed a pre-application. Organizations...Read more »