Events

LGBTQ+ youth are overrepresented in the foster care system, and often experience discrimination and rejection at a higher rate than their non-LGBTQ+ peers. Professionals who work with these youth need supportive resources and educational information about how to support LGBTQ+ foster youth so they can play an active role in promoting their healthy development and...

Join us for a discussion on effective use of your Passport Student Support Funds (formerly Incentive Grants) during these times. We will share examples to generate concrete and actionable uses for these funds. This webinar is geared toward Passport Designated Support Staff and Financial Aid Administrators, but all WPN members are welcome to participate. Register...

Join us for an anti-racism training that addresses racism and oppression at the root, in order to build a more equitable, just and unified world. This training is designed to help you do this hard, heart work truthfully and gracefully. It will empower you to grow from where you are and embrace the change process. From the...

Suicidal ideation and self-harm continue to be prevalent areas of concern among partners working with young people. While rates of completed suicide have decreased over the past 10 years, we are all aware of the immense stressors of the past year and anecdotally have experienced an increase in reports of suicide ideation and self-harm. Join us for a webinar on mental health first...

Boarding Schools: The Lasting Ripple Effect, is a continuation from the presentation “Diving Deeper: Working with Tribal Foster Youth” as presented at the Passport to Careers State Conference in October 2020. Please join us to learn more about Boarding Schools, why they were created, and how they are currently impacting our Indigenous Youth today through...

How can a person's mindset shape their educational and professional experiences? A simple change in thinking can have profound impacts on a student's life. This session will provide attendees with an overview of the growth mindset theory and an opportunity to develop their own growth mindset plan. Upon successful completion of this workshop, participants will...

In response to COVID-19, new federal legislation provides additional funding through the Chafee Program to young people who have experienced foster care. Join us for a webinar to learn more about the temporary changes to the Education and Training Voucher (ETV) program and how to support students to access these funds. Presented by Kathy Ramsay...

This workshop will provide skill-building activities and knowledge to professionals who are working with children and young adults in the foster care. Through research and storytelling, foster care alumna Jamerika Haynes shares how societal stereotypes impact youth and families in the system. Attendees will learn about the significance of these experiences and what they can...

After more than a year of social isolation and remote learning, young adults - and those who support them - are facing unprecedented work and academic circumstances. Our mental health, compounded by the toll of the pandemic, is in need of attention now, more than ever. Join Active Minds for a conversation about navigating the...

This regional group is for professionals in the Northwest region (i.e. Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom, Island, and/or San Juan Counties) that are working in the secondary or postsecondary area and supporting Passport to Careers eligible students. Please contract passport@collegesuccessfoundation.org for more information.