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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 Professional Development Training |
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The next FYA Professional Development Training will address “Helping Youth Prevent Pregnancy and Sexually Transmitted Diseases/Talking to Youth about Human Sexuality” This training will be held on Tuesday, September 12th, from 9:30 to 12:30 at the ILSP Office, 2647 International Blvd., Suite 312, Oakland. To RSVP, email afreeman@fosteryouthalliance.org or call 510-444-4025, x235.
This training is a joint project of FYA, Seneca Center, and Chabot FKCE.
Click here for a schedule of upcoming trainings.
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| FYA Membership Meeting: September 15th |
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| The next FYA membership meeting is scheduled for Friday September 15th from 9:30 until 11:30 at the Alameda County ILSP Office, 2647 International Blvd, Suite 312 in Oakland. |
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| ILSP Classes Begin Tuesday, September 5th |
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| Alameda County ILSP classes begin Tuesday, September 5th. Eligible youth can enroll in class by contacting ILSP before Friday, September 29th.
For details on registration or orientation call the ILSP main number, 510-434-3333 between 9 and 5, Monday through Friday.
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| Cal State East Bay Renaissance Scholars Reception |
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The Renaissance Scholars Program at California State University, East Bay, is a comprehensive initiative launching at Cal State East Bay this Fall. The program will enable foster youth and emancipated foster youth to reach their dreams of attending and graduating from college.
You are invited to help launch the Renaissance Scholars Program and welcome the first 20 Renaissance Scholars to the Cal State East Bay campus.
What: Renaissance Scholars Reception
When: Tuesday, September 12, 2006 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Where: Café Verbena 1111 Broadway, Oakland
RSVP: 510-885-2514 or rsvp@csueastbay.edu by September 5th.
To learn more about the Renaissance Scholars Program, click here:
For a copy of the invitation, click here.
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An anticipated 650 youth in foster care, alumni, caregivers, and practitioners will gather for the fourth annual It's My Life conference from October 29-31, 2006 in Seattle, Washington. Online registration is now available. For more information, and to register online click here.
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| Housing California Request for Institute and Workshop Proposals |
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Housing California (HCA) the statewide coalition of more than 1,000 regional and
local housing advocates, nonprofit developers and homelessness service organizations, is pleased to announce their Second Annual Mental Health and Housing Conference, Monday, December 4 - Wednesday, December 6, at the Pasadena Hilton in Pasadena, CA.
Click here to learn more about HCA and click here for the RFP.
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| Yoga for Peace in Oakland: September 9th |
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Who: Hundreds of people will gather to do Yoga with the intension of peace in the community of Oakland, California
When: Saturday, September 9, 2006 at noon
Where: 1 Frank H. Owaga Plaza (in front of Oakland City Hall at 14th and Broadway)
Bring your yoga mat, water and a healthy snack !
Yoga for Peace began in New York City in 2002 in response to 9/11. This year Oakland will be joining with San Francisco, Santa Cruz, Maui, Boston, Dubai, Sweden, New Zealand and Germany. Yoga for Peace is a demonstration of how people can gather together to do yoga with the intention of peace. The event will feature the 108 sun salutations, which creates greater harmony and alignment with natural law. There will be Kirtan music and special guest performers Phoenix and After Buffalo. All levels are encouraged to come and non-yoga participants are welcome.
The hope is to create peace in Oakland and in the greater world through coming together and practicing together on September 9th.
For additional information:
www.yoga4peaceoak.org
or contact yoga4peaceoak@gmail.com with questions or comments
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| Next Generation Youth Work Coalition Bulletin |
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| The Next Generation Youth Work Coalition brings together individuals and organizations dedicated to developing a strong, diverse youth work workforce that is stable, prepared, supported and committed to the wellbeing and empowerment of young people. Click here to view their bulletin, an excellent resource. |
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| CompassPoint Training: September 21st in Foster City |
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The Peninsula Silicon Valley Conference: Raising Money in the Real World will be held on September 21st in Foster City.
This year's conference is focusing on community organizations and their need to develop and execute the best fundraising strategies possible to make change in their communities. CompassPoint is proud to bring you a conference that tells the truth about fundraising, focuses on strategy for community organizations, and even has a version of two reality TV shows: Making the Ask and Reality Grantmaking.
To submit a proposal for Reality Grantmaking, visit the website to download the RFP: www.compasspoint.org
Click here for details and to register.
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| Chapin Hall Conference: Adolescence and the Transition to Adulthood |
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October 18 & 19, 2006
The University of Chicago Gleacher Center
450 North Cityfront Plaza Drive
Chicago
Adolescence and the Transition to Adulthood: Rethinking the Safety Net for Vulnerable Young Adults, which builds on the 2004 research and public policy conference co-sponsored by Chapin Hall and the MacArthur Research Network on Transitions to Adulthood and Public Policy, will bring together researchers, practitioners, and the policy community to offer a comprehensive picture of early adulthood for those without family support or for those whose physical, mental, or behavioral problems create special barriers to independence.
For more information, click here.
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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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