The Alameda County Foster Youth Alliance Bulletin
Weekly Bulletin — 10/20/05
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To submit an announcement to the FYA Weekly Bulletin, email Amy Freeman: bulletins@fosteryouthalliance.org. Announcements received on Wednesday morning will be included in the Thursday Bulletin.

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FYA Training on Cultural Competency: Nov. 8th
 
The next FYA Professional Development training will focus on the topic of Cultural Competency. The training will be held at the ILSP Office, 2647 International Blvd, Suite 312, Oakland, on Tuesday, November 8th, 9:30-12:30.

This training is a joint project of FYA, Seneca Center, and Chabot FKCE. To RSVP, email Amy Freeman at afreeman@fosteryouthalliance.org or call 510-444-4025, x235. Coffee and snacks will be served.

 
FYA Brown Bag Lunch for Management: Nov. 10th
 
Space is still available for the next FYA Brown Bag Lunch for Management Staff, which will focus on the topic of Leadership Skills. The lunch will be held on Thursday, November 10th, 12:00-2:00 at Ross House, Conference Room of Casey Family Programs, 485 Ninth Street, near the 12th Street BART station, Oakland. Participants should bring their own lunch.

This training is a joint project of FYA, Seneca Center, and Chabot FKCE. To RSVP, email Amy Freeman at afreeman@fosteryouthalliance.org or call 510-444-4025, x235.

 
HEY! Night 2005: November 3rd
 
HEY! Night 2005 - Uniting for Youth will be held Thursday, November 3rd, 2005, from 6PM - 12AM @ Mighty, 119 Utah Street. This is a fundraiser to benefit HEY and Friends of San Francisco ILSP. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. A special VIP price of $50 includes admission, drinks, coat check, private lounge and appetizers. For more information visit http://www.unitingforyouth.com
 
Job Opening at OUSD
 
OUSD is hiring a Community School Coordinator in the Foster Youth Program. For job description, click here.
Email resumes to: Tamara.Teichgraeber@ousd.k12.ca.us
 
Website for Teens, Parents, and Professionals
 
Check out www.sociallearning.com for many great resources for children, teens, parents, and professionals.
 
State Leadership Empowerment Conference: Oct. 29th
 
Free registration for Foster Youth Alliance Partners at the BWOPA/TILE State Leadership Empowerment Conference on Saturday, October 29, 2005. This conference is hosted by Black Women Organized for Political Action and Training Institute for Leadership Enrichment (BWOPA/TILE) in conjuction with the Institute for Civic Leadership at Mills College, Oakland, and will be held at Mills College. To register, email LaNiece Jones at lajpr@aol.com. (FYA Partners note this in your email.)

For more Information on BWOPA/TILE and the conference, visit www.bwopa.org
 
Technology Trainings: November 11th
 
Compass Point is offering Techie Day, a skills building day for Accidental Techies, Executive Directors, and IT Managers looking to better use technology to support their organizations. This day brings practical information for integrating technology into your organization’s overall operations.

Topics include Online Marketing, VOIP, Finding Security, Backups, Software Selection, and Open Source. Click here to register now.

 
 
 

A coalition of youth, service providers, and community organizations, Foster Youth Alliance is dedicated to empowering foster youth as they transition to adulthood. FYA promotes a seamless system of care in Alameda County, California, through maximum coordination, strong advocacy and strategic resource development.

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