Tuesday, November 18th, from 9:30 until 12:30, at the ILSP office, 2647 International Blvd, Suite 312, Oakland. This training is provided in partnership with Seneca Center & Chabot College FKCE.
To improve foster care, to educate the public and policy makers about the unique needs of foster youth, and to change the negative stereotypes many people have of foster youth.
activities
Policy Development & Legislative Change: Convenes statewide conferences on legislative and local foster care issues.
Speakers Bureau: Youth receive training in public speaking and make presentations to policy makers, child welfare workers, foster parents and group home providers, community members, and the media.
description
Consisting of 22 active chapters with members ages 14 to 24, California Youth Connection is guided, focused, and driven by current and former foster youth with the assistance of other committed community members.
