Passport to Careers State Conference - 2022
2022-04-19 00:00 - 2022-04-20 23:59 UTC
Please register for our virtual, multi-session Passport to Careers State conference!
This year’s conference will take place on April 19-20 and will include workshop presentations, a keynote speaker, several panel discussions, and much more! You will be able to sign up for as many workshop sessions as you’re able to attend.
This year’s conference will offer you the opportunity to:

Connect and network with others who support students students who have experienced foster care or unaccompanied homelessness in graduating from high school and pursuing their post-secondary aspirations;
Share recommended practices aimed at improving the educational outcomes of students from foster care and/or unaccompanied homelessness;
Acquire skills, knowledge, and resources that advance professional development and enhance program impact;
Inspire one another with stories of success and ideas for innovation.

Quick info:

2022 Passport to Careers State Conference
April 19-20
Virtual via Zoom
$40 registration fee. If the registration fee is a barrier, financial support is available. Contact us for more information.
Contact us at passport@collegesuccessfoundation.org or (425) 417-3072 with any questions.

South Central Regional Passport Group Meeting
2022-04-21 13:00 - 14:30 UTC
If you work in the secondary or postsecondary space and support Passport to Careers eligible students in the South Central region (e.g. Yakima, Klickitat, Benton, Franklin, Walla Walla, Tri-Cities – Kennewick, Pasco, Richland) and would like to connect with professionals, this meeting is for you! Please email passport@collegesuccessfoundation.org for more information.

Pierce County Passport Group Meeting
2022-05-05 13:00 - 14:00 UTC
If you work in the secondary or postsecondary space and support Passport to Careers eligible students in Pierce County and would like to connect with professionals, this meeting is for you! Please email passport@collegesuccessfoundation.org for more information.

King County Passport Consortium Meeting
2022-05-10 10:00 - 11:30, 2022-07-12 10:00 - 11:30 UTC
The Passport Consortium is a diverse group of King County stakeholders who create strategies that improve access to post-secondary programs for youth who have been in foster care or have experienced unaccompanied homelessness. Please email kanguyen@highline.edu for more information.

Northwest Regional Passport Group Meeting
2022-05-10 14:00 - 15:00, 2022-06-14 14:00 - 15:00 UTC
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.

Eastern Regional Passport Group Meeting
2022-05-17 14:30 - 16:00 UTC
If you work in the secondary or postsecondary space and support Passport to Careers eligible students in the Eastern Washington region, and would like to connect with professionals, this meeting is for you! Please email passport@collegesuccessfoundation.org for more information.

South Central Regional Passport Group Meeting
2022-05-19 11:00 - 12:30 UTC
If you work in the secondary or postsecondary space and support Passport to Careers eligible students in the South Central WA/Region 2 (e.g. Yakima, Klickitat, Benton, Franklin, Walla Walla, Tri-Cities – Kennewick, Pasco, Richland) and would like to connect with professionals, this meeting is for you! Please email passport@collegesuccessfoundation.org for more information.

Our "Vision for the Future": Foster Care Reimagined - Presented by Lived Experience Advisors and Think of Us partners
2022-05-25 14:00 - 15:00 UTC
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 will share nuggets of intimate knowledge about how they experienced the foster care system to show us what the kind of foster care they envision would look and feel like.
This proposal lays out the plan to get to this world by reimagining five key stages of the adolescent experience:
1. Entering the system with dignity.
2. Experiencing the system empowered.
3. Anticipating adulthood with support.
4. Entering adulthood prepared.
5. Exiting the system ready.
Then, it maps out what it will take Washington State to get to this world.
Presented by Lived Experience Advisors and Think of Us partners
Learn more about Think of Us.
Register for this webinar now!

Carroll Schmitt celebrity karaoke
2022-06-18 00:00 - 23:59 UTC | Jensen Garden, Fair Oaks Blvd, Sacramento, CA, 94203, United States
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Sacramento academy of dance
2022-06-19 00:00 - 23:59 UTC | Jensen Garden, Fair Oaks Blvd, Sacramento, CA, 94203, United States

All rides are open
2022-06-21 00:00 - 23:59 UTC | Jensen Garden, Fair Oaks Blvd, Sacramento, CA, 94203, United States

Rockturnal emmissions
2022-06-22 00:00 - 23:59 UTC | Jensen Garden, Fair Oaks Blvd, Sacramento, CA, 94203, United States

Lighthouse parade
2022-06-24 00:00 - 23:59 UTC | Jensen Garden, Fair Oaks Blvd, Sacramento, CA, 94203, United States

Kiddie rides open
2022-06-25 00:00 - 23:59 UTC | Jensen Garden, Fair Oaks Blvd, Sacramento, CA, 94203, United States

School of the arts
2022-06-28 00:00 - 23:59 UTC | Jensen Garden, Fair Oaks Blvd, Sacramento, CA, 94203, United States

Meet & Greet with DCYF Adolescent Program Staff
2022-06-30 13:00 - 14:00 UTC
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 care. During this meeting, the AP Interim Director, Taku Mineshita, will provide a brief overview of the AP unit, and then we will spend most of our time networking in small groups with other AP staff.
Register for this webinar now!

South Central Regional Passport Group Meeting
2022-08-18 11:00 - 12:30 UTC
If you work in the secondary or postsecondary space and support Passport to Careers eligible students in the South Central region (i.e. Yakima, Klickitat, Benton, Franklin, Walla Walla, Tri-Cities – Kennewick, Pasco, Richland) and would like to connect with professionals, this meeting is for you! Please email passport@collegesuccessfoundation.org for more information.

WPN Webinar - Project Education Impact Workgroup: An approach to state level systems change for students in foster care and/or experiencing homelessness
2022-09-21 13:00 - 14:00 UTC
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 and their recent efforts to elevate the voices of students and student support professionals to influence, inform, and create legislative priorities and drive systems change.
Presented by Fred Kingston, Director of Systems Change and Youth Engagement with Treehouse and Samie Iverson, Senior Manager, Education Strategy with Building Changes.
Register for this webinar now!

Networking Session: Working together to facilitate a warm hand-off
2022-10-19 13:00 - 14:00 UTC
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 would be a great fit for you!

K-12 Professional (e.g. Counselor, Foster Care Liaison, McKinney-Vento Liaison, etc.)
Community-Based Organization Staff
College Partner (e.g. Passport Designated Support Staff, Financial Aid Administrator)
Child Attorney
Independent Living Services or SETuP Provider
Parent (bio, foster, or adoptive)
A person who has experienced foster care or homelessness
Social Worker
WIOA Youth Service Provider
Shelter Staff
Other professionals that serves students in foster care or experiencing homelessness

Register for this webinar now!

King County Passport Consortium Meeting
2022-11-08 10:00 - 11:30 UTC | Zoom
The King County Passport Consortium is a diverse group of King County stakeholders who create strategies that improve access to post-secondary programs for youth who have been in foster care or have experienced unaccompanied homelessness. Please email passport@collegesuccessfoundation.org for more information.

WPN Webinar November 2022: Introduction to the McKinney-Vento Program
2022-11-09 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | Zoom
Join us for our next WPN webinar on Wednesday, November 9 from 1-2 p.m. presented by Vivian Rogers Decker of OSPI.
Whether you are brand new to working with the McKinney-Vento Act or just want to check your understanding, this interactive session is for you. Staff from the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) will provide an overview of McKinney-Vento, including definitions, eligibility, provisions, educational resources, intersection with foster care, and connection to post-secondary education and opportunities for students who have experienced homelessness. Participants will have an opportunity to check their current knowledge, process scenarios that can be applied in their daily work and dig into questions as time permits.
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Vivian Rogers Decker, Homeless Student Stability Education Program Supervisor for the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), has spent over 25 years in education serving students and families experiencing trauma, poverty, and housing insecurity. Prior to joining OSPI, Vivian spent 20 years as a liaison and student support specialist between two school districts in Island County where she developed and implemented strong homeless education programs. In addition to her work in education, Vivian has been instrumental in the founding and leadership of many non-profit organizations and efforts related to meeting the needs of our most vulnerable populations.
Vivian is dedicated to creating inclusive communities and organizations that are responsive to the needs of all citizens, especially those who are struggling with issues related to isolation, economic hardship, and homelessness. In her spare time, she enjoys being with family and friends, traveling, coaching, designing programs and places, connecting with others, and learning new ideas that challenge her to become a better human.

Eastern Regional Passport Group Meeting
2022-11-15 14:30 - 16:00 UTC | Zoom
The Eastern Regional Passport Group facilitates collaboration among local service providers, addresses barriers, and further empowers students who have experienced foster care or unaccompanied homelessness to achieve their secondary and post-secondary educational and training goals.
You are invited to join our group if you work in the secondary or postsecondary space and support Passport to Careers eligible students in the Eastern Washington region, and would like to connect with professionals. These meetings are facilitated by the College Success Foundation. Please email passport@collegesuccessfoundation.org for more information.

South Central Regional Passport Group Meeting
2022-11-17 11:00 - 12:30 UTC
If you work in the secondary or postsecondary space and support Passport to Careers eligible students in the South Central WA/Region 2 (e.g. Yakima, Klickitat, Benton, Franklin, Walla Walla, Tri-Cities – Kennewick, Pasco, Richland) and would like to connect with other professionals and learn more resources, this meeting is for you! Please email passport@collegesuccessfoundation.org for more information.

Pierce & Kitsap County Passport Group Meeting
2022-11-17 13:30 - 15:00 UTC | Zoom
If you work in the secondary or post-secondary space and support Passport to Careers eligible students in Pierce & Kitsap and would like to connect with professionals, this meeting is for you! This Passport regional group convenes quarterly and meetings are facilitated by the College Success Foundation. Please email passport@collegesuccessfoundation.org for more information.

Governors' Scholarship Application Open
2022-12-01 00:00 - 2023-01-31 23:59 (America/Los_Angeles)
To support young people from foster care to achieve their educational goals, the Washington State Governors’ Scholarship for Foster Youth scholarship program provides financial assistance for higher education. The program is supported by Gov. Jay Inslee, The Honorable Chris Gregoire (former governor), The Honorable Gary Locke (former governor), and other former governors in Washington State. The 2022-23 application opens on December 1, 2022, and is due on January 31, 2023.
Eligibility requirements Governors’ Scholarship for Foster Youth – College Success Foundation

Passport Leadership Team Meeting
2022-12-06 09:00 - 11:30 UTC
The Passport Leadership Team (PLT) is a 30-member advisory body representing post-secondary institutions, non-profit and state organizations from all areas of Washington state that advises The Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) on Passport to Careers policy and program practice. PLT members represent the knowledge, expertise, and perspectives of the broad community of practitioners responsible for the implementation of the Passport to Careers program. The PLT convenes quarterly meetings, facilitated in partnership with the College Success Foundation.
To learn more about the Passport Leadership Team, please email passport@collegesuccessfoundation.org.

WPN Webinar December: Bringing Voices of Experience to the Table Part 1
2022-12-07 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom
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 two groups: The Mockingbird Society and the Office of Homeless Youth’s Youth Advisory Board (Y4Y). Come join us for this webinar to learn about some of the topics of conversation these groups have been focused on as well as how you can support them.
Register for the webinar here

Northwest Regional Passport Group Meeting
2022-12-13 14:00 - 15:30 UTC | Zoom
This regional group is for professionals and educators in the Northwest region/Region 3* that work in the secondary or post-secondary area and support Passport to Careers eligible students. Please contact passport@collegesuccessfoundation.org for more information.
*Region 3 includes Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom, Island, and/or San Juan Counties.
