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About a year ago, Think of Us embarked on a research project where they collaborated with lived experience experts in Washington to co-design a "Vision for the Future" for the office of Adolescent Programs in partnership with DCYF. Come join us in this special presentation where some of the lived experts that created this vision...
Join us for a friendly meet and greet with the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) Adolescent Programs (AP) team to learn about the points of contacts on their team, and how to best coordinate with them to meet the needs of adolescents in care, especially as they enter adulthood and age out of...
This session will cover an overview of Project Education Impact (PEI) and its focus on strengthening the systems that serve students in foster care and/or experiencing homelessness. Attendees will gain an understanding of PEI’s vision, structure, and state level role. We will also spend time sharing about the work of PEI’s Post Secondary Sub Group...
We’re excited to offer a a cross system networking opportunity for professionals that work with Passport to Careers eligible students (students in foster care or experiencing unaccompanied homelessness). This will be a casual, facilitated meeting with some guided questions to encourage conversations and connections. If you are in any of the roles below, this webinar...
In Washington state, we have coalitions dedicated to youth and young adults with lived homelessness experience that advise different agencies regarding processes, projects, and policies. These groups tend to be a special space for lived experts, as they can build community with others that have experienced similar circumstances. This webinar will feature a representative from...
YOU understand the reality of young people who have experienced homelessness and/or foster care and legislators want to hear from you! The legislative session starts on January 9, and we would love to include your voices in our advocacy efforts! Whether you are new to the legislative process or not, please consider joining us on Friday, January 6...
Join us for Bringing Voices of Experience to the Table Part 2: People Who Have Experienced Foster Care. Hear from representatives fromHear from representatives from The Mockingbird Society, Passion to Action (DCYF’s Youth Advisory Board), and Treehouse’s Collaborative Learning Lab (CoLLab) as they share information about what these groups are currently discussing and how you...
Join the Washington Passport Network for an online training on post-secondary education pathway and resources for students in foster care and young people experiencing homelessness without a parent or guardian. This training is designed for providers in Region 2 (Kittitas, Grant, Yakima, Benton, Franklin, and Walla Walla County) including DCYF caseworkers, OSPI foster care and...
Join the Washington Passport Network for an online training on post-secondary education pathway and resources for students in foster care and young people experiencing homelessness without a parent or guardian. This training is designed for providers in Region 1 (Spokane, Lincoln, Douglas, Grant, Adams, Whitman) including DCYF caseworkers, OSPI foster care and McKinney-Vento liaisons, high...
Join the Washington Passport Network for an online training on post-secondary education pathway and resources for students in foster care and young people experiencing homelessness without a parent or guardian. This training is designed for providers in Region 6 (Grays Harbor, Thurston, Lewis, Cowlitz, Skamania, Clark) including DCYF caseworkers, OSPI foster care and McKinney-Vento liaisons,...
