The Alameda County Foster Youth Alliance Bulletin
Weekly Bulletin — November 11, 2004
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FYA Professional Development “Crisis Management and Intervention” November 9th
Two Screenings of “Aging Out” a documentary about emancipating foster youth. November 14th and 17th in Oakland and San Francisco.
Save the date! November 19th is the next Foster Youth Alliance Meeting
College Night at the Quad in San Leandro, November 8th
National Center for Youth Law handbook for foster youth, "Fight for Your Rights"
 
 
FYA Professional Development “Crisis Management and Intervention” November 9th
 
The November Professional Development training is taught by Kevin Convoy of Seneca Center. The topic is Crisis Management and Intervention.

Date: Tuesday, November 9th 2004
Time: 9:30 until 12:30
Location: Alameda ILSP Office, 2647 International
Blvd. Suite 312

This training is open to people working with pre- and post-emancipation foster youth including foster parents.

Please RSVP by Friday, November, 5th to Amy Freeman, 510 527-2313 or acfya@earthlink.net
 
 
Two Screenings of “Aging Out” a documentary about emancipating foster youth. November 14th and 17th in Oakland and San Francisco.
 
Navigating the transition from adolescence to adulthood is challenging for even the most privileged youth. For young adults in foster care making the transition to independent living is considerably more difficult as they “age out” of the foster care system and discover they are on their own. Aging Out is a documentary that follows former foster youth as they emancipate from care, the obstacles they confront and the obstacles they face and the resiliency they display.

Oakland: Sunday November 14th from 2-5 pm at the Parkway Theatre, 1834 Park Boulevard. Featuring an introduction by Alameda County Supervisor Keith Carson

San Francisco: Wednesday, November 17th from 6:00 from 8:30 at The Delancey Street Theatre, 600 Embarcadero (between Brannan and Townsend).

There is no admission charge for either screening.

There will be a panel discussion featuring foster care alumni and light food and refreshments will be served at both events.

For more information call 415 553-2293
 
 
Save the date! November 19th is the next Foster Youth Alliance Meeting
 
The next FYA membership meeting on Friday November 19th from 9:30to 11:30 at the ILSP Office 2647 International Blvd. Suite 312 in Oakland. Come and learn about the Campaign to increase housing for emancipated foster youth.
 
 
College Night at the Quad in San Leandro, November 8th
 
THE QUAD introduces COLLEGE NIGHT AT THE QUAD.

Date: Monday, November 8, 2004
Time: 5:30-7:00pm
Featuring: Dominican University, Holy Names University, CSU Hayward

This FREE session will provide families with an opportunity to meet and speak directly with admissions representatives from various colleges with a focus on how to be a competitive applicant.

This event will take place at:

THE QUAD
211 Joaquin Avenue
San Leandro, CA 94577

Please call (510) 614-3001 to reserve your space.

A flyer is attached for your review and distribution. To receive printed materials by mail or for more information, please call (510) 614-3001 or email info@rtfisher.com.
 
 
National Center for Youth Law handbook for foster youth, "Fight for Your Rights"
 
This useful handbook is available on the NCYL website at: http://www.youthlaw.org/downloads/Fight_For_Your_Rights.doc

If you want printed copies, contact Tracy Schroth at: (510) 835-8098 x3013 or tschroth@youthlaw.org to arrange. The cost is $2 (to cover printing).

 
 
 
 

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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