Improving the health, safety, and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) individuals. The theme for this year's event is Health and Wellness: Improving the health, safety, and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) individuals. The topic of GLBTQIA (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, Intersex, Allies) diversity continues to demand our attention […]
Keynote speaker: Debbie B. Riley, M.S CEO of C.A.S.E.- Center for Adoption Support and Education, Maryland Topic: “Identify and the Adopted Teen: Surviving the Crucible of Adolescence” Plus 30+ Workshops on pre- and post- adoption issues
ChildFirst®is the forensic interview training program of Gundersen NCPTC. Students receive training on the ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Protocol, child development, memory and suggestibility, testifying in court, legal issues and preparing children for court. This training incorporates lecture and discussion, review of electronically recorded interviews, skill-building exercises and an interview practicum. This course is designed for […]
November 21st is National Adoption Day, however many jurisdictions are holding events on Friday, November 20th. For a list of Adoption Day activities across the country, click here. Also, Sen. Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) released this video in honor of National Adoption Day.
Despite improvements to the child welfare system like AB 12 (extended foster care), many older teens and young adults are still falling through the cracks. A panel of young people will talk about what happens when they're left to navigate on their own. Legal advocates and service providers will share findings on high rates of […]
Did you know that Super Bowl Sunday is known as the largest human trafficking event in the nation? As someone who has been working on both a macro and micro level with sexually exploited youth (CSEC), it has been on my heart to coordinate an awareness event before the Super Bowl occurs. The Red Sand Project was […]
In light of the recent Continuum of Care Reform (CCR), we all share a desire for answers about how foster family agencies, direct service providers, and Los Angeles County will work together to implement and meet the goals of this reform. Please join us on Friday, February 26, as we collaborate to uncover and understand […]
Keynote speaker: John Lee, author of The Flying Boy, Half Lived Life and so many more. This workshop will help the general public and therapists view this important relationship in a non- shaming, non-blaming way so you and they can clearly see, break, and dismantle what for many has become destructive or counter-productive. It will […]
California Youth Connection is hosting a fun filled leadership development training day for youth from foster care. The Southern California Foster Youth Summit is FREE and is open to youth from foster care ages 14-24 in the Southern California area. The event will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2016 from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Los Angeles City College in Hollywood. We need your help in sharing this information and helping your youth get to this […]
Join students from the Sol Price School of Public Policy’s novel Media for Policy Change course to explore how journalism and media can drive social change on homelessness, child welfare and immigration. Gary Painter, Director of Social Policy at the Price Center for Social Innovation, will provide opening remarks. Then students will dive into their work […]
