We wish you and your loved ones a peaceful and happy holiday. The FYA Bulletin will return on January 4, 2007.

The next FYA Professional Development Training for Direct Service Staff will be held Tuesday, January 9th from 9:30 to 12:30 at ILSP, 2647 International Blvd, Suite 312, Oakland.

The topic will be “Breaking the Cycle of Domestic Violence.”

To RSVP, email Amy Freeman at afreeman@acfya.org or call 510-527-2313.

FYA Membership Meeting: January 19th

The next FYA Membership Meeting will be held Friday, January 19th from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at ILSP, 2647 International Blvd., Suite 312, Oakland.

FYA Stepping Stones Walk '07: Kick Off Event February 6th

We have a great team working together to plan the next FYA Stepping Stones Walk Around Lake Merritt on October 6, 2007. If you would like to help plan the Walk but don’t have time for more meetings, please join us for the Kick Off planning event on Tuesday, February 6th, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., location TBA. To RSVP or for more information, contact Melinda Clemmons at 510-428-9821 or mclemmons@acfya.org.

Sponsored by Pivotal Point Youth Services, Inc.

“HOLOGRAPHIC MEMORY RESOLUTION
Training Workshop”
Levels 1 & 2
Level 1 - Friday January 12, 2007 9AM-5PM
Level 2 - Saturday & Sunday January 13 & 14, 2007 9AM-5PM
“Holographic Memory Resolution” is a new mind-body therapy which resolves painful memories caused by physical and emotional trauma.

For more information or to register, contact Karen Friedman, 510.834.5020.
Click here for a flyer.

Attachment Training from Seneca and City College

Understanding Attachment in Work with Youth Presented by John Sprinson, Ph.D.
Session 1 - January 8, 2007 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Session 2 - January 18, 2007 9:00 am - 12:00 pm at City College of San Francisco, Evans Campus, 1400 Evans Street, Room 107, San Francisco, CA 94124

Pre-registration is required: There is no cost to attend the training, which is underwritten by Title IV-E training funds. Notice of cancellation is required or a $25 no-show fee will be assessed.

CEU Units:
This course meets the qualifications for 3 BBS CEU hours for MFTs/LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. It is provided by Seneca Center, Provider #1346. To receive CEUs, you must attend the entire training.

Click here for a flyer for more information on this course.

Register online at www.senecacenter.org
(Run mouse over the "Training" menu at the top of the homepage, and select "Class Signup" from the drop-down menu that will appear. Contact training@senecacenter.org or call (510) 317-1446, ext. 411 with any questions.)

Oakland School Options Fair: January 11th

Attend the Oakland School Options Fair, Thursday January 11, 2006 at the Oakland Marriott City Center anytime between 9a.m. and 8p.m. Rising 8th graders will attend the fair with their school during the school day (between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.). Others are welcome to attend the Fair during that time or anytime between 3 and 8 p.m.

This event will provide useful information on selecting the best school to match your students’ needs, along with info. on important programs the District provides.

Thursday, January 11, 2007
9 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Oakland Marriott City Center
1001 Broadway, Downtown Oakland
Come find out about all of your OUSD Options!

EXERCISE YOUR OPTIONS!
It’s almost time to enroll for 2007-08 Options:
Window open from January 8th – 29th, 2007

http://enroll.ousd.k12.ca.us/

Job Opening in Senator Perata’s Office

State Senate President pro Tem Don Perata seeks a unique individual to help implement local violence prevention initiative in Oakland and Richmond. This is not a direct service role, but rather the opportunity to help establish multiple anti-violence programs in 4 neighborhoods. The ideal candidate will have project management experience and the ability to connect with leaders in neighborhoods, community-based organizations and elected spheres. This person will be responsible for convening partners as well as keeping the project organized and on schedule.

For information about Senator Perata’s initiative, please visit www.sen.ca.gov/perata.

This job is based in Oakland. Pay is competitive and benefits (health, dental, vision, vacation) are exceptionally good. People of color and natives to Oakland and Richmond are especially encouraged to apply. Interested parties should send their resume to Rachel.Weinstein@sen.ca.gov.

Beyond Emancipation Seeks Residential Counselors

Beyond Emancipation is seeking Residential Counselors for a transitional housing program for emancipated foster youth. Provide guidance, information and services, within the agency's mission and goals, to young adults between the ages of 18 and 24 who are transitioning out of foster care. Maintain a safe and supportive multi-cultural environment. Must be available for evening, overnight and weekend shifts. Ability to work several shifts per week preferred.

Click here for the job announcement.


OUSD Looking for Volunteers to be Educational Surrogates

Click here for a flyer about a program recruiting volunteers to act as educational surrogates for foster youth. Please forward this to those who might be interested. Although people from many walks of life would be great volunteers, there are two requirements:

1) The prospective volunteer cannot work for a group home, child welfare agency, foster family agency, or be otherwise be a paid employee in the service of foster youth.
2) Students, as well as retired teachers, part-time or full-time professionals, stay-at-home parents, etc., can make great volunteers. If a student, however, the student ought to be in graduate school.

Volunteers will receive training and ongoing support. There will are two upcoming training dates: one is on 1/10/07 from 10-1 and the other is on 1/11/07 from 5-8. Please see information on the attached flyer.

FAFSA Workshop at ILSP: Saturday, January 13th, 2007, 10:00 to 12:00 at the ILSP Office, 2647 International Blvd, Suite 312, Oakland.
This workshop is for those seniors in high school who will be completing the 2007-08 FAFSA for the first time. Click here for a flyer.

FAFSA Renewal Workshop January 13, 2007 12:00-1PM @ The ILSP Office
2647 International Blvd. #312 Oakland, CA. 94601 Please bring your PIN # (4 digits from FAFSA) and W-2 or the last pay stub(s) from your job(s) you worked in 2006. This workshop is for those college students who need to complete the 2007-08 Renewal of their FAFSA.

Questions? Call Kristina (510) 434-2432.

Congressional Foster Youth Internship Program Accepting Applications

12/6/2006: The Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI)
wants to bring 16 college students formerly in foster care to Washington, DC, in summer 2007 to work in Congressional offices.

CCAI started the Foster Youth Internship program in 2003 to raise awareness on Capitol Hill about the needs and unique perspectives of young adults in the United States aging out of foster care. For eight weeks each summer, 16 academically successful college students participate in the program full-time. They work directly with legislative assistants, attend Congressional hearings, and work on small legislative projects.

Eligible applicants were in foster care at age 18 or were adopted from the foster care system after age 14. The CCAI internship program pays the interns a small stipend and covers other major expenses, such as housing and transportation to Washington, DC.

Applications are due January 5, 2007, and are available online at http://www.ccainstitute.org/youth_internship.php