Webinar # 8 - Healthcare Insurance & Resources for Foster Youth & Alumni, presented by Coordinated Care
2019-03-20 14:00 - 15:00 UTC

Webinar # 9 - PTC Incentive Grant Funding Best Practices
2019-04-10 14:00 - 15:00

PLT meeting # 4
2019-04-15 09:00 - 15:00 | Pacific Tower, 1200 12th Ave. South, Seattle, WA, 98144, United States
This is the fourth of four Passport Leadership Team meetings. Agenda details will be posted after the third meeting of the year is held on 2/25/19.

Webinar # 10 - Sexual Health in Foster Care, Presented by Coordinated Care
2019-04-24 14:00 - 15:00

Webinar # 11 - PTC Updates: Tribal, URM, and Unaccompanied Homeless Students
2019-05-08 14:00 - 15:00

2019 Passport to College State Conference
2019-05-15 00:00 - 2019-05-16 23:59
The Passport the College State Conference will return to the University of Washington – Tacoma campus in May. More information on the two days of programming, speakers, breakout sessions, and registration will follow in the coming months.

2019 Blueprint for Success Conference
2019-10-28 08:00 - 2019-10-29 17:00
Washington Passport Network members will be attending the 2019 Blueprint Conference in California.
http://www.cacollegepathways.org/blueprint-conference-registration-open-dont-miss-out/

Webinar #1: Passport Expansion Unaccompanied Homeless Youth Part 1
2019-11-06 14:00 - 15:00
Beginning July 2019, the Passport to Careers eligibility expanded to include unaccompanied homeless youth. Part 1 of the webinar will address:

Definition for unaccompanied homeless youth
Identification
Steps students must take to verify eligibility

Register for the webinar: zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UHjTp79tTCOK_mOxznj8bw

Webinar #2: Passport Expansion Unaccompanied Homeless Youth Part 2
2019-11-13 14:00 - 15:00
Beginning July 2019, the Passport to Careers eligibility expanded to include unaccompanied homeless youth. Join us for part 2 of the webinar to learn about:

Awarding practice and process from Financial Aid offices, 2-year and 4-year
Re-verification

Register in advance: zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_P8hBGXm0TyK2RqSMrO2wyQ

Eastern Regional Meeting Meeting #2
2019-11-14 10:00 - 14:00 | Washington State University, Pullman, Washington

PTC Conference Keynote
2019-11-20 13:00 - 14:00

Yakima Regional Service Coordination Group Meeting
2019-11-21 10:00 - 12:00

WPN Webinar 3 - Housing Rights for Youth: Helping young adults navigate the world of rentals, roommates, and responsibilities
2019-12-04 14:00 - 15:00
Join us for a webinar presented by Laurel Simonsen (Managing Attorney at the Center for Children & Youth Justice) to learn about landlord/tenant law in Washington State and how you can support young people as they transition into independent living.

Register for the Webinar: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MUiHqPzuRUS0jG15f6vosA

Webinar 4: Apprenticeship Pathway
2020-01-15 14:00 - 15:00

Richland Regional Service Coordination Meeting
2020-01-16 10:00 - 12:00

Yakima Regional Meeting
2020-01-16 14:00 - 16:00

Eastern Regional Service Coordination Meeting
2020-01-22 10:00 - 13:30

Webinar 5: Medicaid Benefits for Youth in/Alumni of Care
2020-01-29 14:00 - 15:00
On April 1, 2016 Coordinated Care became the Managed Care Program for all foster, alumni, and adopted youth. On January 1st, 2019, behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment was integrated into the program. This program, known as Apple Heath Core Connections (AHCC), serves children and youth in foster care and adoption support as well as alumni of foster care (ages 18-26).
Join this webinar to learn how to access and use covered physical and behavioral health services. Attendess will also learn the added benefits for Apple Health Core Connections members.
Following this presentation, participants will:
1. Know how to connect a youth to Coordinated Care if the youth needs assistance navigating the healthcare system.
2. Be able to identify what physical and behavioral health services are available to alumni of foster care.
Register for the free webinar: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_P-TaRWICSBWbyG2hjKXXJg

Webinar 6: Understanding the Unique Needs of Unaccompanied Refugee Minors
2020-02-12 14:00 - 15:00
Join us to learn about foster youth in the federal Unaccompanied Refugee Minor Program and find out how they get to the U.S. and Washington State; what their unique needs are; and how they can best be supported in their educational and career journeys.
This webinar will describe to the audience the federally-funded Unaccompanied Refugee Minor Program, administered by DSHS, Catholic Community Services, and Lutheran Community Services Northwest. Who these youth are; how they came to reside in Washington State; and what makes them eligible for the program will be covered. Additionally, the audience will learn about the unique needs and journeys of eligible youth, and strategies for successfully supporting them in postsecondary education.
Webinar presenters:
Dorothy McCabe, Catholic Community Services – Tacoma/Vancouver URM Program
Zach Reiber, Lutheran Community Services Northwest – Spokane URM Program
Tigest Coleman, Lutheran Community Services Northwest – Seattle URM Program
Learning objectives of the webinar:
1) Learn more about who unaccompanied refugee minors are – their countries of origin, backgrounds, and needs.
2) Learn best practices on how to support and engage unaccompanied refugee youth, and what some of their unique challenges are in attaining postsecondary education.
Register for the free webinar: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cthkA4gwRNiHNBJXaUJYcA

PTC Conference Workshop Proposal Support/Q+A (option 1)
2020-02-20 10:00 - 11:00
Interested in presenting at the Passport to Careers (PTC) State Conference? Have an idea, but now sure if it will translate to the conference workshop format? Need support designing your workshop proposal?

We are offering 2 workshop proposal support sessions to field questions and support with workshop proposal design.
Thanks for your interest in presenting at the 2020 PTC State Conference. We look forward to brainstorming workshop ideas with you!

Register to join the meeting: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3qNWJdTjSMKuvkrH4nlHpA

PTC Conference Workshop Proposal Support/Q+A (option 2)
2020-02-26 14:00 - 15:00
Interested in presenting at the Passport to Careers (PTC) State Conference? Have an idea, but now sure if it will translate to the conference workshop format? Need support designing your workshop proposal?
We are offering 2 workshop proposal support sessions to field questions and support with workshop proposal design.
Thanks for your interest in presenting at the 2020 PTC State Conference. We look forward to brainstorming workshop ideas with you!
Please register to join the meeting: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ywlu59BTTdGU_3r8APlYqQ

Webinar: Tribal Foster Youth
2020-04-01 14:00 - 15:00

Kickoff Keynote Speech - Passport to Careers State Conference 2020
2020-10-28 09:00 - 10:20
With George Duvall. Read about George on our keynote speakers page.

Diving Deeper: Working with Tribal Foster Youth - Passport to Careers State Conference 2020
2020-10-28 10:30 - 11:45
This workshop is a follow up and deeper discussion into how to best support Native students in the education system. Topics will include sovereignty, the definition of historical trauma and the ways it shows up currently, and different types of Tribal enrollment.
At the end of the workshop, attendees will have learned how historical trauma affects Native youth – especially those in the foster care system – and how to best support Native students in Washington state.
Presented by Kateri Joe of Treehouse and Shoshaunee Perez of Northwest Indian College.

Getting Unstuck: Maintaining Relationships with Students - Passport to Careers State Conference 2020
2020-10-28 10:30 - 11:45
Ever feel stuck in building or maintaining relationships with youth you are working with? The goal of the roundtable discussion is to understand why maintaining relationships with youth is critical to their success and learn from each other about how we can create meaningful connections with every student. The presenters will share times they felt “stuck” and provide strategies and ways to maintain or re-engage with students. We will focus some of the time specifically addressing how to maintain and re-engage students virtually. We will also invite attendees to share their experiences and reflect on what did and did not work. The roundtable will conclude with an activity for attendees to practice new skills and strategies.
At the end of the workshop, attendees will have learned how to:

Recognize the importance of maintaining relationships with students
Recognize when a relationship with a student is “stuck” or frozen
Develop strategies that may help maintain relationships with students

Presented by Sara Spiers and Amy Salazar of Washington State University Vancouver

The Washington College Grant and Financial Aid Updates - Passport to Careers State Conference 2020
2020-10-28 13:00 - 14:15
Washington State now has more opportunities than ever before for students to access state financial aid. The new Washington College Grant has expanded eligibility and access to state aid for students in Washington. Learn more about financial aid updates and how you can support students as they go through the financial aid process.
Our session will explore what best practices and resources have been successful at increasing financial aid completion rates across the state, including the 12th Year Campaign. There will be an overview of the financial aid basics and both the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and the WASFA (Washington Application for State Financial Aid).
At the end of the workshop, attendees will have learned how to understand Washington State financial aid opportunities, and how students can access them.
Presented by Yokiko Hayashi-Saguil of the Washington Student Achievement Council.

Passport: What is It and How Does it Work? - Passport to Careers State Conference 2020
2020-10-28 13:00 - 14:15
Learn how the Passport to Careers program can support foster youth and unaccompanied homeless youth pursue a college education or apprenticeship. Apply what you’ve learned during the session to find solutions to typical challenges students face.
At the end of the workshop, participants will have learned:

What the Passport to Careers program is
Who is eligible for Passport
How the Passport program helps students

Realistic student scenarios will be presented to attendees and will challenge participants to work together to develop solutions.
Presented by Dawn Cypriano McAferty from the Washington Student Achievement Council.

Breakout Groups Networking - Passport to Careers State Conference 2020
2020-10-28 14:30 - 16:00

Adolescent2Adult: An Overview of Medicaid/Health Coverage for Alumni of Foster Care - Passport to Careers State Conference 2020
2020-10-29 09:00 - 10:15
Coordinated Care’s Apple Health Core Connections is the Medicaid program that serves youth in foster care and alumni of foster care (ages 18-26). For youth not covered by AHCC, the workshop will address how youth can enroll in Medicaid. As youth transition from adolescence to adulthood, AHCC believes that youth and their advocates should know 3 key things:

How to access physical and behavioral health services, and accessing services safely during the COVID-19 pandemic
Their health care rights (what is protected and how to access records), and
What Medicaid covers (including dental, vision, reproductive health care, transgender services, prescriptions, preventative care, and urgent/emergent care).

At the end of the workshop, attendees will be able to:

Identify who to call when a question around Medicaid coverage arises
Understand youth rights to protect their health information and how to access their own records
Understand the basics of what services Medicaid covers so they can better help a youth navigate the health care system

This presentation was designed specifically for youth who will be accessing their own healthcare as they enter adulthood. Young people attending this workshop will be given the opportunity to ask any questions they have, as well as given contact information in the event they need to reach out on the future.
Presented by Lindsey Greene of Coordinated Care.

Introduction to Trauma-Informed Care - Passport to Careers State Conference 2020
2020-10-29 09:00 - 10:15
Research suggests that between 60-80% of the population experiences at least one traumatic event during their lives, and prevalence of trauma is higher still for youth who have been homeless or involved in the foster care system. As communities respond to ongoing stress and potential traumas related to COVID-19 and its impacts, trauma-informed care is increasingly relevant. By working from a trauma-informed perspective, professionals can ensure that the services they provide are sensitive and relevant for trauma-affected individuals and communities. This workshop offers an introduction to trauma-informed care, including definitions of acute and chronic trauma, impacts on brain and behavior, foundations of trauma-informed care, and concrete strategies for professionals to provide sustainable and effective support within their roles.
Participants will learn definitions for acute and chronic trauma, common impacts of trauma on brain and behavior, foundations of trauma-informed care, and concrete strategies to implement trauma-informed practices within their roles.
Presented by Anna Scott and Sarah Odell of Southwest Youth & Family Services.
With over 23 years of combined experience working with diverse populations of youth and families in a variety of settings both in the USA and abroad, Anna and Sarah’s past and present relationships with trauma-affected youth and families inform and shape their perspectives and presentation. While protecting client confidentiality is critical for all mental health professionals, a primary tenet of trauma-informed care is empowerment, voice, and choice. Meeting trauma-affected individuals where they are, respecting their right to make choices in their lives, and empowering them to use their voices will be emphasized as essential parts of trauma-informed service provision.
