Youth Engagement Project -YEP

10/08/2018

DJ NEEDED for 2019 TAY Conference 2019
Requirements:
Former or current Foster/Probation Youth between ages 16-25 years old.
Gig: DJ for the 2019 TAY Conference in Sacramento, CA on 2/26/19
Stipend and travel provided by YEP

For Questions contact:
Kelly Hood, YEP Director
[email protected]
916-712-0522

10/08/2018

The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) is excited to partner with National College Resources Foundation (NCRF) to offer a wonderful opportunity for students and their parents to learn how to prepare for college and what it takes to attend college, stay in college and graduate. In addition, students and parents can apply for financial aid right on-site. Please help us spread the word to students and parents and secure school district busses to join us at the 1st Annual Sacramento Black College Expo on Saturday, November 17, 2018 from 9:00am – 5:00pm at Sacramento State, 6000 J Street, Sacramento, CA 90019. Please see attached flyer.



The Expo will help African American students experience the various opportunities available for them to attend higher education and qualify for financial aid. Students will be able to learn the latest information about applying for federal, state, campus-based student aid and scholarships; speak to over 25 college and university representatives from across the country, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); attend free seminars; and, apply for financial aid. Please note that although the Sacramento Black College Expo 2018 is an event for African American families, it is open to all students regardless of their background or ethnicity.



We kindly request your school district sponsor free bus transportation for students to attend the Expo at Sacramento State. The day’s schedule is as follows:



Busses Arrive at CSUS

Black College Expo, Seminars, Campus Tours

Scholarship Ceremony

Busses Depart

9:00am

9:00am – 3:00pm

3:00pm-5:00pm

5:00pm



Seminars are 40 minutes in length and begin each hour on the hour until 3:00pm. Topics include:

Booming Careers (with a focus on Education)-NCRF
The 411 for the Student Athlete-NCRF
How to Find Money for College-NCRF
How to get A’s in English using Hip Hop presented by celebrity YoYo- NCRF
Financial Aid-Cal Grant, Middle Class Scholarship, Other State Grants-CSAC
Career Education and Training-ICAN
Cash for College Application Assistance-CSAC
Teaching Careers-CSUS


Students and parents taking the bus without a school lunch may bring their own lunch or bring money (at least $8.00 per person is recommended) to buy lunch at Sacramento State University Union. Lunchtime is from 12:00pm – 1:00pm. This event promises to be a life-changing experience for the students and parents who attend.



In you have any questions about this event, please contact Patti Colston at 916-208-3844.

10/08/2018

http://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/Transition-Age-Youth-Conference-2019

The Transition Age Youth Conference is a one-day event that will be held on February 26, 2019 to bring together transition age youth and professionals from across the state for collaboration. According to the National Youth in Transition Database (NYTD) first cohort data brief, which measures Indepe...

10/02/2018

Good Afternoon,

The 2019 Transition Age Youth (TAY) Conference is offering 25 scholarships to current or former foster youth (including probation youth) between the ages of 16 to 25 years. The scholarship covers registration to the TAY Conference, lodging and all travel cost to and from the TAY Conference hosted by California Department of Social Services (CDSS) TAY Unit on 2/26/2019 in Sacramento, California. Here is the link to the scholarship application: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/tayscholarship The deadline to submit this application is November 30, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. Please share this link with any transition age youth and agencies that work with the transition age foster youth.

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me, Kelly Hood, Director of the Youth Engagement Project via email [email protected] or telephone, 916.712.0522.

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06/29/2018

Shout out to all the Contra Costa County ILSP Graduates! YEP is proud of all your hard work!

06/04/2018

Today the YEP Ambassadors will be at CDSS giving presentations on their local projects that consist of RFA, ILP, placements, etc. As well ad networking with our state partners. The state partners are in attendance to collaborate on ideas for these projects and being able to get the Ambassadors ideas and feedback.

03/28/2018

YEP's 1st Quarter Newsletter! Be on the lookout every quarter for a newsletter from us packed with a lot useful information such as what YEP Counties are working on, topics with youth perspective, and youth opportunities.

03/21/2018

Welcome to YEP's offical Instagram page where you can find what each county is up to and what YEP is up to on a statewide level.

03/21/2018

Here are where the updates for the counties participating with thr Youth Engagement Project:

Los Angeles
In February 2018, Los Angeles county brought on three Youth Ambassadors. The county project has not been decided, the YEP team is currently discussing what projects will best benefit the county and the foster care youth living in the county.

Tulare County
In March 2018, Tulare county brought on two ambassadors and they are currently deciding what project best meets the Foster Care youth in the County.

Santa Clara County
Santa Clara county currently has openings for two Youth Ambassadors.

Ventura County
Ventura County has been of YEP for at least two years. They currently have two Youth Ambassadors. Their current project is to support visitation of siblings the Foster Care System.

Sacramento County
Sacramento County will announce their Ambassador selection during the week of March 19, 2018. Sacramento County will continue with their original project of increasing attendance in their Independent Living Program (ILP).

Riverside County
Riverside County currently has two opening for Youth Ambassadors between the ages of 18 and 21 years.

Stanislaus County
Stanislaus County have been with YEP for approximately two years and have two Youth Ambassadors. Their current project is to increase placement of teenagers with Resource Families.

Yolo County
In February 2018, Yolo County’s Public Defender’s Office joined YEP. Yolo County is the first county to have a Probation Youth join YEP.

California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
YEP is currently recruiting for one CDSS State Ambassador.