Alameda County Foster Youth Association

The Alameda County Foster Youth Alliance Bulletin

Weekly Bulletin — 10/6/05

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RSVP Now for The October 11th FYA Training

San Francisco Chronicle's Coverage of Foster Youth

AmeriCorps RFP Available on October 10th

Notices of Funding Availability: City of Oakland

DREDF IEP Clinic on October 27th

College Information Day at UC Berkeley: Oct. 29th

Cultural Competency Training: Working Effectively with Immigrant Families

RSVP Now for The October 11th FYA Training

The next FYA Professional Development training will focus on the topic of Adolescent Development.

The training will be held at the ILSP Office, 2647 International Blvd, Suite 312, Oakland, on Tuesday, October 11th, 9:30-12:30.

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. Coffee and snacks will be served.

San Francisco Chronicle's Coverage of Foster Youth

The San Francisco Chronicle is devoting a lot of attention and coverage to foster youth. Below are links to this week's coverage.

Sept. 28:
Editorial - A legal hand for foster children

http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2005/09/28/EDGN7EUB781.DTL&hw=foster+care&sn=006&sc=363

AmeriCorps RFP Available on October 10th

The AmeriCorps RFP (for state programs starting operation in 06-07) will be posted on Monday, October 10 and will include several program areas for which applications are being sought (and awarding priority points), one of which is serving emancipating foster youth. Proposals are due at the end of November.

To download the RFP go to http://www.csc.ca.gov/index.asp click on Get Grants and then Current Opportunities

Notices of Funding Availability: City of Oakland

Violence Prevention and Public Safety Act of 2004 (Measure Y Initiative)

Nonprofit & public agencies may apply starting Oct. 3rd download application and instructions at: www.oaklandhumanservices.org/initiatives/measurey.htm

Mandatory Bidders’ Conference:

Monday, Oct. 17, 2005 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers
1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza
Oakland, CA

Applications Due:

Thursday, Nov. 10, 2005 5:00 p.m.
Dept. Human Services
150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza 4th Floor
Oakland, CA 94612

Notice of Funding Available for Affordable Housing

The City of Oakland Community and Economic Development Agency (CEDA) is announcing a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for affordable rental and ownership housing development. Approximately $12 million is estimated to be available from two sources: the City's Federal HOME grant funds and Oakland Redevelopment Agency Affordable Housing funds.
http://www.oaklandnet.com/government/hcd/projects/NOFA.html

DREDF IEP Clinic on October 27th

The Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund is offering an IEP training and clinic to parents in the Bay Area. All are welcome! Click here to download flyer

WHEN: Thursday October 27, 2005
TIME: 7-9 PM
WHERE: Ala Costa Center, 1300 Rose St., Berkeley

Wheelchair accessible entrance on Rose Street
Ala Costa Center is on AC Transit lines: 52 onto Cedar St. & 88 or H onto Sacramento Ave.
The Center is .5 mi from North Berkeley BART

You MUST bring your child’s IEP with you
By appointment only. Register by calling DREDF at 510-644-2555

COLLEGE INFORMATION DAY AT UC BERKELEY: OCT. 29TH

The East Bay Consortium of Educational Institutions, Inc. (Cal-SOAP) is hosting the 28th Annual College Information Day for students in grades 6-12, and their parents. Organizers are expecting over 60 public and private college and university representatives to be present.

The event is scheduled for Saturday, October 29, 2005 on the UC Berkeley campus, Wheeler Hall, 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Workshops will be conducted in English and Spanish regarding admission requirements, financial aid, scholarships, college preparation and much more.

For more information and pre-registration online, visit www.eastbayconsortium.org

Cultural Competency Training: Working Effectively with Immigrant Families

The training uses film as a springboard into issues of cultural competency. This training will encourage participants to reflect on the experiences of immigrant families and how these experiences shape their approach to care. After building heightened sensitivity to these unique needs, the dialogue will focus on two modules – Supporting Families and Building Bridges – to move towards resolution. Participants will come away better prepared to understand situations, identify cultural challenges and formulate solutions in their care environments.

Date: Wednesday, October 12, 2005 (Alameda County – Oakland)

This course meets the qualifications for 6 BBS CEU hours for MFTs and/or 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.

Group Home Administrator Course Approval for 6 GHA CEU hours is pending by CDSS, Administrator Certification Program.

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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