Alameda County Foster Youth Association

The Alameda County Foster Youth Alliance Bulletin

Weekly Bulletin — 10/12/06

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Next FYA Membership Meeting: November 17th

Emancipation Support Circle: October 28th

California Community College Fees Dropping

Yes on Prop 1C

Young Worker Leadership Academies

Screening of Angel Rodriguez Cancelled

Next FYA Membership Meeting: November 17th

The next FYA Membership Meeting is scheduled for Friday November 17th from 9:30 until 11:30 at the Alameda County ILSP Office, 2647 International Blvd, Suite 312 in Oakland.

Emancipation Support Circle: October 28th

The next Emancipation Support Circle will be held on Saturday, October 28th, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 pm. at the CASA Offices, 1000 San Leandro Blvd., Suite 300, San Leandro.

A light brunch/lunch will be provided thanks to Oakland RJOY. If you need transportation, please contact Kathy Siegel at 510-268-7490.

Topics this month are: Dealing with Your Extended Family During Emancipation and Haunting Halloween Tales. To RSVP, contact Kathy at 510-268-7490.

California Community College Fees Dropping

California community college fees will drop from $26 to $20 per unit beginning Jan. 1, 2007. Click here to read the press release from the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office.

Yes on Prop 1C

Homes4CA is currently coordinating a Prop 1C presence at more
than 27 events around the state. Visit their website at http://www.homes4ca.org/ for information. For info on planning events in your community, contact Outreach Coordinator Rebecca Darling
Rebecca4prop1c@yahoo.com.

To download materials from the Homes4CA
Toolkit; and request brochures, signs, and buttons, visit http://www.homes4ca.org/getinvolved/

YOUNG WORKER LEADERSHIP ACADEMIES

The University of California at Los Angeles and Berkeley, along with the Commission on Health and Safety and Workers Compensation, are sponsoring two 3-day all-expense-paid Young Worker Leadership Academies: January 18-20, 2007 (Berkeley) and February 8-10, 2007 (Los Angeles). The California Center for Civic Participation, an expert in the area of youth development and empowerment, will help facilitate the Academies. These Academies offer a unique opportunity for young adults to become leaders and advocates for teen labor rights and health and safety.

Click here for more information and to download the application materials. For information, please contact Diane Bush at (510) 643-2424 or dbush@berkeley.edu

Screening Of Angel Rodriguez Cancelled

The screening of the HBO film "Angel Rodriguez" scheduled for Oct. 17 at the Grand Lake Theater has been cancelled.

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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