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SUMMARY:ETV Program is Accepting 2023–2024 Applications
DESCRIPTION:The Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program is a national program for youth who qualify and are likely to age out of the foster care system. ETV offers financial assistance to eligible youth to attend an accredited college\, university\, vocational\, or technical college. Dependent Youth who are attending a Running Start program could be eligible for the Dual Credit ETV program and applications are accepted year-round. \n\nA student may be eligible to apply to the ETV program if they meet any of the following: They are 16 to 20 years old\, currently involved in a dependency action in a Washington State or Tribal Court\, in the care and custody of DCYF or an ICW agency\, and in foster care.\nThey are 18-20 years old and have aged out of state or tribal care. Youth who have aged out of foster care in a state other than Washington may also be eligible to apply.\nThey were adopted or entered guardianship with a relative on or after 16.\nIf they participated and received ETV funds prior to age 21\, they may be eligible until age 26. ETV cannot fund more than 20 quarters or 15 semesters.\n\nTo learn more about the program and eligibility\, and to apply for the 2023–2024 school year\, please visit the new ETV webpage and ETV Brochure. To meet the priority deadline\, you must submit an application by April 30\, 2023. All applications received after April 30 will be awarded on a funds-available basis.
URL:https://www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org/event/etv-program-is-accepting-2023-2024-applications/
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SUMMARY:OSPI- Annual McKinney-Vento and Foster Care Building Points of Contact Training
DESCRIPTION:Homelessness and foster care can create many barriers to accessing and participating in learning opportunities. But\, with a knowledgeable and caring district support team\, you can ensure that every child and youth experiencing homelessness in Washington state has access to the education and support they need to end their homelessness and achieve their dreams. \nOSPI invites you to join a full-day\, interactive\, virtual training designed to help you develop robust supports for students experiencing homelessness and/or foster care. This learning opportunity\, open to all school staff\, will be particularly helpful for liaisons\, principals\, counselors\, social workers\, registrars\, and administrative assistants. \nThe morning session is applicable to all participants\, while the afternoon portion of the training will be most relevant to high school building contacts. \nClock hours are available through PD Enroller. \nLiaisons please forward this opportunity to your building points of contact\, colleagues\, and administrators. We encourage you to register early! Space is limited. \nOur agenda will help you stock your “toolbox” with: \n\nThe importance of building points of contact in program sustainability\nResources for students experiencing homelessness and/or foster care\nBest practices in identification\nTrauma-informed approaches to cultivating connection and belonging for students experiencing homelessness and/or foster care\nAn understanding of the Housing Continuum and agencies that make up the support network for youth and families experiencing homelessness\nStrategies for credit accrual\nNavigating FAFSA\, graduation\, and post-secondary education
URL:https://www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org/event/ospi-annual-mckinney-vento-and-foster-care-building-points-of-contact-training/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:Region 1 Training: Post-secondary resources for students in foster care and unaccompanied homeless youth
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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 school career and guidance counselors\, and community-based partners. \nThe training will highlight:\n– College scholarship and apprenticeship options\, including the Passport to Careers program\n– Education and Training Voucher (ETV) program\n– Introduction to the Washington Passport Network – a network for the providers who work with youth in foster care or youth experiencing homelessness. Representatives from local community colleges\, apprenticeship programs\, and universities that support Passport to Careers students will be online to introduce themselves.
URL:https://www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org/event/region-1-training-post-secondary-resources-for-students-in-foster-care-and-unaccompanied-homeless-youth/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:webinar
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SUMMARY:Western Regional Passport Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:If you are a service provider in the secondary or post-secondary space working with Passport to Careers eligible students in Region 6* and would like to connect\, build community\, and share resources with other professionals\, this meeting is for you! This Passport regional group convenes the College Success Foundation facilitates quarterly and meetings. Please email passport@collegesuccessfoundation.org for more information.  \n*Region 6 includes Grays Harbor\, Thurston\, Lewis\, Cowlitz\, Skamania\, Clark
URL:https://www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org/event/western-regional-passport-group-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional Passport Group
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SUMMARY:Region 6 Training: Post-secondary resources for students in foster care and unaccompanied homeless youth
DESCRIPTION: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\, high school career and guidance counselors\, and community-based partners. \nThe training will highlight:\n– College scholarship and apprenticeship options\, including the Passport to Careers program\n– Education and Training Voucher (ETV) program\n– Introduction to the Washington Passport Network – a network for the providers who work with youth in foster care or youth experiencing homelessness. Representatives from local community colleges\, apprenticeship programs\, and universities that support Passport to Careers students will be online to introduce themselves.
URL:https://www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org/event/training-post-secondary-resources-for-students-in-foster-care-and-unaccompanied-homeless-youth-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:webinar
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SUMMARY:Pierce & Kitsap County Passport Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org/event/pierce-kitsap-county-passport-group-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional Passport Group
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SUMMARY:Passport Leadership Team Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nTo learn more about the Passport Leadership Team\, please email passport@collegesuccessfoundation.org.
URL:https://www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org/event/passport-leadership-team-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Leadership Team
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SUMMARY:Northwest Regional Passport Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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.   \n*Region 3 includes Snohomish\, Skagit\, Whatcom\, Island\, and/or San Juan Counties.
URL:https://www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org/event/northwest-regional-passport-group-meeting-13/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional Passport Group
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SUMMARY:OSPI- Annual McKinney-Vento and Foster Care Building Points of Contact Training
DESCRIPTION:Homelessness and foster care can create many barriers to accessing and participating in learning opportunities. But\, with a knowledgeable and caring district support team\, you can ensure that every child and youth experiencing homelessness in Washington state has access to the education and support they need to end their homelessness and achieve their dreams. \nOSPI invites you for a full-day\, interactive\, virtual training designed to help you develop robust supports for students experiencing homelessness and/or foster care. This learning opportunity\, open to all school staff\, will be particularly helpful for liaisons\, principals\, counselors\, social workers\, registrars\, and administrative assistants. \nThe morning session is applicable to all participants\, while the afternoon portion of the training will be most relevant to high school building contacts. \nClock hours are available through PD Enroller. \nLiaisons please forward this opportunity to your building points of contact\, colleagues\, and administrators. We encourage you to register early! Space is limited. \nOur agenda will help you stock your “toolbox” with: \n\nThe importance of building points of contact in program sustainability\nResources for students experiencing homelessness and/or foster care\nBest practices in identification\nTrauma-informed approaches to cultivating connection and belonging for students experiencing homelessness and/or foster care\nAn understanding of the Housing Continuum and agencies that make up the support network for youth and families experiencing homelessness\nStrategies for credit accrual\nNavigating FAFSA\, graduation\, and post-secondary education
URL:https://www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org/event/ospi-annual-mckinney-vento-and-foster-care-building-points-of-contact-training-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230223T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230223T123000
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SUMMARY:South Central Regional Passport Group
DESCRIPTION:If you work in the secondary or post-secondary space and support Passport to Careers eligible students in the South Central area/Region 2* and would like to connect with other professionals and share resources\, consider joining this group! The South Central Passport group convenes quarterly and meetings are facilitated by the College Success Foundation. Please email passport@collegesuccessfoundation.org for more information. \n*Region 2 includes Yakima\, Klickitat\, Benton\, Franklin\, Walla Walla\, Tri-Cities – Kennewick\, Pasco\, Richland.
URL:https://www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org/event/south-central-regional-passport-group/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional Passport Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230228T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230228T120000
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SUMMARY:Equitable Standards for Transitions to Adulthood for Youth in Care: A Canadian First Voice Advocate-led initiative
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the National Research Collaborative for Foster Alumni and Higher Education (NRC-FAHE)’s webinar series! This series features presentations from leaders in the field of foster care and higher education. Content will be appropriate for researchers and practitioners alike. \nOur February webinar will be held Tuesday\, February 28\, 2023\, 11am-noon Pacific time (2-3pm Eastern time). The presenter will be Dr. Melanie Doucet\, Adjunct Professor at McGill University School of Social Work and Senior Researcher & Project Manager\, Child Welfare League of Canada\, in Montreal\, Quebec\, Canada. Her presentation is entitled Equitable Standards for Transitions to Adulthood for Youth in Care: A Canadian First Voice Advocate led initiative.
URL:https://www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org/event/equitable-standards-for-transitions-to-adulthood-for-youth-in-care-a-canadian-first-voice-advocate-led-initiative/
LOCATION:Zoom
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