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Instructional guide To Help Foster Youth Transition Out of the System:
[Education] [Employment] [Health] [Housing] [Mentor] [Helpful Info.] [Resources] [Credits]
Helpful Information
The mission of this page is to provide you with Kansas and National contacts and services that may help you.
Kansas:
Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services
Local Office Directory
http://www.srskansas.org/WebAddress.htm
Statewide Crime Victims' Rights Program
http://www.accesskansas.org/ksag/contents/crime/directory.pdf (pdf file)
“If you are a victim of a crime, the information in this brochure will assist you in obtaining help”
– Kansas Attorney General
Office of Attorney General
785-291-3690 or 1-800-828-9745National:
Helpful 800 Numbers and Web Addresses
http://www.srskansas.org/800list/A_800_list.htm
Youth Hotlines and Local Clinics
advocates for youthHELPING YOUNG PEOPLE MAKE SAFE & RESPONSIBLE DECISIONS ABOUT SEX
http://www.advocatesforyouth.org/youth/health/hotlines.htm
Alphabetical Listings of Youth Helpful Websites:
[A - C] [D - G] [H - N] [O - S] [T - Z]
A - C
A
Academy for Educational Development, Inc.
Center for Youth Development and Policy Research
American Youth Policy Forum
Ansell and Associates
http://www.youthlifeskills.com/
A.N.S.W.E.R Network
At-Risk Resources
At The Table
Online clearinghouse featuring information about how to effectively involve youth in organizations and the community.
B
Boys and Girls Clubs of America
C
Child First
Child Welfare League of America
Children's Defense Fund
http://www.childrensdefense.org/
D - G
D
Daniel Memorial Institute
http://www.danielmemorial.org/
Do Something
Do Something is a nationwide network of young people who know they can make a difference in their communities and take action to change the world around them. As part of Do Something, young people are asked what they want to do to make things better and then given the resources and support to bring their unique vision to life. $500.00 grants
http://www.dosomething.org/sitepages/index.cfm?formid=30
E
Express Yourself! A Teenager's Guide to Fitting In, Getting Involved, Finding Yourself
This colorful and visually appealing pocket-size pamphlet describes both the positive and challenging changes teenagers may experience during adolescence. It offers young people ages 12-15 ideas about organizations that can offer them support and opportunities to become involved in positive activities. The pamphlet also provides youth guidelines for identifying adults and peers who have their best interest at heart. The information is presented in a hopeful and optimistic manner that recognizes the challenges of the adolescent life stage, but also highlights the endless and exciting possibilities ahead.
http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/programs/fysb/express cover.htm
F
Foster Care Youth United
Foster Care Youth United, which began publication in June, 1993, is a bi-monthly magazine written by and for young people in foster care. It has a paid circulation of 10,000 with subscribers in 46 states. The bulk of the subscriptions are ordered by foster agencies, who then distribute the magazine among its residents. FCYU is designed to give a voice to young people living in the system by providing a forum for an open exchange of views and experiences by those most impacted by foster care. The magazine is written by a core writing staff of 15 youngsters, but accepts and receives submissions from throughout the country.
http://www.youthcomm.org/Publications/FCYU.htm
G
Girls Incorporated
H - N
H
Higher Learning, Higher Earnings
This brochure from American Youth Policy Forum translates the statistics about costs, credentials and earnings potential into everyday language so young people can make the best decisions about what courses to take and how to plan their futures after high school. http://www.aypf.org/
I
Independent Living Resources
J
K
L
Lighthouse Youth Services Inc.
513-475-5680 ext. 200
M
Mockingbird Society
THE MOCKINGBIRD SOCIETY is an independent, non-profit organization that is dedicated to improving the safety, quality of life and future of the children and adolescents living in the Washington State foster care/group home system. We are committed to saving and improving children’s lives by providing resources, leadership and expertise to the Washington State foster care/group home system.
http://www.mockingbirdsociety.org/
N
National Governors Association Center for Best Practices
National Governors Association
A Place to Call Home: An issue brief that state best practices in managing and delivering adoption and foster care services; streamlining adoption procedures; recruiting adoptive and foster parents; and implementing family-centered, neighborhood-based placement strategies.
http://www.nga.org/center/divisions/1,1188,C_ISSUE_BRIEF^D_312,00.html
National Independent Living Association718-295-5501
National Network for Youth
National Resource Center for Youth Services
National Youth Advocacy Coalition (NYAC)
This organization advocates for and with young people who are lesbian, gay, or bisexual as well as with youth having gender issues. The coalition seeks to end discrimination against these youth and to ensure that their physical and emotional safety.
http://www.nyacyouth.org
National Youth Development Information Center
This database allows you to search for funding opportunities by after-school, mentoring and other youth-development categories. There's also an e-mail alert for new grant opportunities.
http://www.nydic.org/fundsearch.html
Northwest Media
Northwest Media has created very practical videos for the primary caregiver trainings. These videos can help caregivers feel more competent and confident in their role as teachers and prepare them effectively to share their knowledge and skills with youths.
O - S
O
Orphan Foundation of America
Provide opportunities for America's foster youth to continue their education
Raise awareness of the number and plight of older teens leaving the system
Illustrate the bureaucratic maze of foster care that youth encounter
Highlight the potential of America's foster youth and show the importance of supporting their dreams.
Offer direct opportunities for citizens, business and civic organizations to assist older foster youth.
P
Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)
This group promotes the health of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered persons, as well as their families and friends, through support, education, and advocacy. It seeks to create a society that is healthy and respectful of human diversity.
http://www.pflag.org
Public/Private Ventures
Q
R
S
Seattle Youth Involvement Network
Strives for a society in which youth are respected as powerful leaders and active community members. SYIN ensures and promotes the development of an effective and confident youth voice among middle and high school-aged youth by creating avenues for civic involvement, leadership training and decision making. http://www.seattleyouth.org/
SIECUS
http://www.siecus.org
SMCYC
Shawnee Mission Community and Youth Coalition
T - Z
T
Technical Assistance Partnership for Child and Family Mental Health
Subscribe to list serv by sending e-mail to lstevenson@air.org
http://www.air.org/tapartnership
TLN (teenlearningnetwork.com)
Is a source of topics teens are interested in, especially those things having to do with planning their future. TLN is dedicated to helping high-school teens explore colleges, careers, and themselves. http://www.teenlearningnetwork.com/
U
V
W
X
Y
Youth Build
http://www.youthbuild.org/YBmain.html
Youth Communication
Youth Council Guide to Creating a Youth Development System
Integrating youth development principles into youth training and workforce participation programs was mandated by policy changes in the Workforce Investment Act (WIA). The act authorized over one billion dollars per year to help low-income youth acquire the education, skills and work experience they need to make the transition to productive adulthood. This guide offers training materials and technical assistance for WIA-mandated youth councils to help put in place a coordinated community approach to youth workforce programs.
http://www.heldrich.rutgers.edu/youth/whatsnew/ACFD1.pdf
Youth Law Center
Youth Resources
This detailed Web site for adolescents offers links to sites that address gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender issues. It is a project of Advocates for Youth.
http://www.youthresource.com
Z
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