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| To submit an announcement to the FYA Weekly Bulletin, email Amy Freeman: bulletins@fosteryouthalliance.org. Announcements received by Wednesday morning will be included in the Thursday Bulletin.
If you cannot view this bulletin clearly, click here to read it at http://www.acfya.org/bulletin/index.htm
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| FYA Walk Around Lake Merritt and Resource Fair |
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| Thank you to everyone who came out on Saturday to participate in the FYA Stepping Stones Walk and Resource Fair at Lake Merritt! Everyone contributed to the positive, energetic mood, and we look forward to building on the momentum of the event. Many thanks to the powerful speakers, Sade, Washeeta, and Jennifer, as well as to Supervisor Keith Carson for his inspiring words. Heartfelt thanks to the many fabulous volunteers, generous sponsors, Resource Fair participants, and to everyone who walked, ran, and biked around the lake in support of youth transitioning from foster care. Look for photos coming soon to the FYA website: www.fosteryouthalliance.org. |
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| FYA Training June 13th: Permanency & Connections for Older Youth |
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On Tuesday, June 13th, from 9:30-12:30, the FYA Professional Development Training will address “Permanency & Connections for Older Youth .” This training will be held at the ILSP Office, 2647 International Blvd., Suite 312, in Oakland.
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.
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| Emancipation Support Circle Forming |
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A new Emancipation Support Circle will meet twice monthly starting in June at the Alameda County CASA offices, 1000 San Leandro Blvd., Suite 300. (Walking distance to BART, on-site free parking.)
Meetings will be held on the 2nd Wednesday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. starting 6/14/06 and the 3rd or 4th Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. starting 6/17/06.
Emancipating youth will team with successfully emancipated former foster youth, fellow graduates, and adult supporters for:
• Practical information and transitional resources
• Fun, games, celebration, and friendship
• Emotional support
To RSVP or for more information, contact Kathy Siegel at 510-268-7490.
The support circle is a joint project of foster youth, former foster youth, and adult friends, and is supported by: Alameda County CYC, RJOY, Alameda County CASA, Alameda County Public Defenders 300 Unit, and other friends of emancipating youth.
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| Media Coverage of Foster Care |
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| The May 1st KALW City Visions program, “Youth Exiting Foster Care: What Does Their Future Hold?” is now accessible online. Go to http://cityvisionsradio.com/archive.html and scroll down to the May 1st program, featuring panelists Michelle Jeter, former foster youth and counselor at Walden House, Amy Lemley, FYA board member and Director of Policy for the John Burton Foundation, and Sonja Rashid, Assistant Professor of Social Work at San Francisco State University. |
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| Emancipated Youth Focus Group on Housing & Health |
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Click here for a flyer about a focus group for emancipated youth ages 18-24 on Housing and Health Experiences, facilitated by Irene Yen of UCSF with the support of ILSP, HEY, Mission Dignity, Fred Finch, and First Place Fund for Youth.
When: Thursday, June 15, 2006 – 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Where: San Francisco ILSP Program Offices - 225 Valencia Street (near 14th Street)
Dinner and drinks provided
$20 Safeway gift card
Questions or to reserve a spot,
contact Irene Yen at (415) 502 7046
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| Compass Point’s 19th Annual Nonprofit Day Conference: July 11th |
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Compass Point is hosting their 19th annual Nonprofit Day Conference: In Every Community, There is Work to be Done. In Every Heart, There is the Power to Act on July 11, 2006 at the Westin St. Francis in San Francisco.
Including thirty-six workshop sessions, this conference is a must-attend professional development day for nonprofit staff, boards and volunteers. It's also a perfect way to connect with the Bay Area nonprofit community. Some highlights include:
• Keynote by Kim Klein, Grassroots Fundraising Journal
• Getting into the Mix: Program Portfolio Analysis
• The Market Landscape for Nonprofits
• How CEOs Can Work with Their Boards….Better!
• Soulful Leadership
• From Fraidy Cats to Fat Cats: Getting Boards to Raise Money Once and For All!
There will also be a raffle drawing and over 30 nonprofit resource exhibitors.
Full program and to register online: www.compasspoint.org/conferences
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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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