Building Partnerships to Improve the Lives of Foster Youth
The LA Opportunity Youth Collaborative (OYC) is building a community of organizations working in concert to ensure that every youth is served in a holistic way.
The LA Opportunity Youth Collaborative (OYC) is building a community of organizations working in concert to ensure that every youth is served in a holistic way.
Transition age foster youth in Los Angeles County have the knowledge and skills to allow them to achieve economic mobility and flourish in their personal lives.
The LAOYC originated in 2013 through the Aspen Institute’s Forum for Community Solutions—Opportunity Youth Forum (OYF), a national network of urban, rural, and tribal communities seeking to improve education and employment pathways for opportunity youth. Opportunity youth are individuals aged 16-24 who are or have previously been disconnected from school and work or have connections to the child welfare, justice, and/or homeless systems.
Opportunity youth have historically been difficult to count, as they are defined as a group which does not appear in either of two data sets – those in an educational program and those not working. With the OYF Common Measures, however, we can calculate—for each unique geographic area of an OYF collaborative—the overall opportunity youth disconnection rate, and the disconnection rates for high school, post-secondary and workforce annually for the entire community.
This two-page infographic describes the state of the Opportunity Youth Forum Common Measures for 2021 in summary, across the entire Aspen network.
The rate of young people disconnected from work and school (i.e., opportunity youth; note systems involved youth are not included).
The rate of young people without a high school diploma/GED and not working who are disconnected from high school.
The rate of young people with a high school diploma/GED but without a postsecondary credential, who are disconnected from postsecondary education and not working.
The rate of young people with a postsecondary credential but not enrolled in postsecondary—who are disconnected from the workforce.
As you may know, May is both Mental Health and Foster Care Awareness Month. 💙 In celebration, we are hosting a FREE event for the foster care/mental health community, on Sunday May 19th at our Highland Park campus (6957 N Figueroa Street, Los Angeles 90042), and we invite you to join us! Doors open at 2:00 and the concert begins at 3:00. Please also share this invitation with your colleagues, TAY youth, friends and others. Everyone is welcome!
The main event will be a 90-minute outdoor (tented) concert by nationally recognized social justice singer-songwriter Crys Matthews. Her warm voice and heartfelt lyrics, her authenticity and humor, are sure to move, entertain, and inspire all.
After her concert, Crys will be leading transition-age youth (16 to 24 years old) in a workshop on self-expression as a tool for well-being. And, throughout the afternoon, guests can enjoy complimentary refreshments and browse the tables at our resource fair.
Register at this link:
https://forms.gle/suhhrA89sEDTGupC9
#fostercare #tay #mentalhealth #fostercaremonth
#repost @biddy_mason BMCF’s Foster Youth Resource Fair is returning May 4, 2024 from 10am to 4pm in Marina Del Rey! 🏖️
After a long break due to the pandemic, we’re thrilled to offer this one-stop opportunity for foster youth to meet with vendors from colleges, universities, trade unions, employers, and more. There will be food, fun water activities, a clothing giveaway, and more! 🚣♀️
Attendance is FREE and open to current and former foster youth as well as families impacted by the foster care system.
🔗 Register EARLY at https://biddymason.com/resourcefair/
VENDORS: If you have a resource to offer foster youth or families, we want you there! Participation is FREE and will include a table and two chairs. Register today via link above secure your spot!
Foster Nation is currently accepting applications for the $20,000 Defy Impossible scholarship! The scholarship is for those based in California who are planning on enrolling in an esthetics program.
Kate Somerville Skin Health Experts is committed to supporting Californian foster youth as they age out of the system— providing resources, professional training, and mentorship to help make their dreams possible. Through are partnership with Kate Somerville, we are proud to offer this scholarship!
Application Requirements:
• Must currently live in California and be planning to enroll into an esthetics program that leads to licensure.
• Complete online application below.
• Upload proof of time spent in foster care.
• Submit a three to five-minute maximum, YouTube video with a public link answering the application questions.
• Must apply by May 31, 2024!
Apply Here: https://beautychangeslives.submittable.com/submit/9296cec4-afab-487c-bf72-df0934a45a50/kate-somerville-foster-nation-defy-impossible-scholarship-spring-2024
Considering college opportunities? 🧑🎓 Join this exciting in-person tour of LA Pierce Community College, LA Mission Community College & LA Valley Community College! Discover the amazing opportunities that await you at their location.
Register here by April 11: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mega-tour-lapc-lamc-lavc-tickets-796356693307?aff=oddtdtcreator #probationyouth #lacounty
Join us for an informative and resource rich training on better understanding the service needs and available resources for immigrants in Los Angeles County. The training will provide an overview and update on the DACA program, immigrant rights as they pertain to documentation and travel, along with a wealth of resources to help immigrants better navigate mental health, housing, education, etc. in Los Angeles.
Tuesday, April 9th 10-11:30am
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/providing-quality-service-to-undocumented-clients-resources-and-rights-tickets-824229712257
The Rainbow Labs One Bold Summer applications are now open! If you are 12-18 years old and interested in making friends with other queer youth, learning about storytelling & entrepreneurship, and going on field trips in Los Angeles – apply for this exciting summer program! 🌈
Here is the link to the application: tinyurl.com/2024OBS
#youthprograms #losangelesyouth
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