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FYSCP event participation is limited to Foster Youth Services Coordinating Programs unless specifically noted.
FYSCP event participation is limited to Foster Youth Services Coordinating Programs unless specifically noted.
Advanced registration is required. Late registrations are not guaranteed entry into virtual events.
Advanced registration is required. Late registrations are not guaranteed entry into virtual events.
FYSCP Webinars
FYSCP Webinars
In order to maintain an atmosphere of collaboration and transparency, FYSCP TAP webinars and meetings are not recorded unless it's specifically noted below. We encourage you to join events as scheduled. Slides and resources provided during webinars will be made available.
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Save the Dates
More events coming soon.
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FYSCP Community of Practice (CoP)
FYSCP Community of Practice (CoP)
In order to maintain an atmosphere of collaboration and transparency, FYSCP TAP webinars and meetings are not recorded unless it's specifically noted below. We encourage you to join events as scheduled. Slides and resources provided during webinars will be made available.
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FYSCP Community of Practice (CoP) Series
Presenters: TAP Team & FYSCPs
Dates: See Below
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
The Foster Youth Services Coordinating Program (FYSCP) Community of Practice (CoP) is a casual meeting space open to all FYSCP Coordinators and FYSCP program staff. The meeting is to connect with FYSCP colleagues and members of the Technical Assistance Program (TAP) team to discuss relevant and valuable topics important to the FYSCP community. FYSCP programs are also selected for each meeting to share and highlight their work with attendees.
CoP #3
Date: January 13, 2026
FYSCP(s) Presenting: El Dorado & Alpine
CoP #4
Date: February 17, 2026
FYSCP(s) Presenting: Mono & Mendocino
CoP #5
Date: March 17, 2026
FYSCP(s) Alameda & Madera
CoP #6
Date: April 14, 2026
FYSCP(s) Presenting: Humboldt & Lake
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Trauma Responsive Practices for Schools
Trauma Responsive Practices for Schools
In order to maintain an atmosphere of collaboration and transparency, FYSCP TAP webinars and meetings are not recorded unless it's specifically noted below. We encourage you to join events as scheduled. Slides and resources provided during webinars will be made available.
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Trauma Responsive Schools for Educators Working with Students in Foster Care
Presenters: Meagan Meloy, Butte COE TAP & Mindy Corless, LACOE TAP
This webinar will provide an overview of the effects of trauma and a deeper understanding of how trauma specifically impacts students in the foster care system. This training will explore the unique challenges our students face and equip educators with knowledge to create trauma-responsive learning environments that support academic, social, and emotional needs. This training for FYSCP staff and partners.
If you have additional questions, please contact with Mindy Corless at corless_mindy@lacoe.edu.
Option 2
Date: May 14, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
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Understanding The NME Intro Series (limited spots available)
Presenters: Meagan Meloy, Butte COE TAP & Mindy Corless, LACOE TAP
Series Time: 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Series Dates:
January 23, 2026
January 30, 2026
February 6, 2026
February 27, 2026
March 6, 2026
March 13, 2026
Description: The newly updated, Understanding the Neurosequential Model in Education (NME) is a six-module training developed by The Neurosequential Network to help school counselors, administrators, teachers and support staff understand the basic concepts of the Neurosequential Model in Education. All sessions are 1.5 hours in length and facilitated by the FYSCP TAP Team.
There are 25 spots available to FYSCP staff and their LEA partners who are interested in learning more about the concepts of NME before applying for the NME trainer program.
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FYSCP Regional Meetings
FYSCP Regional Meetings
Regional meeting attendance is a grant requirement for all FYSCPs. The meetings are intended for the FYSCP primary coordinator contact. Additional FYSCP lead staff may attend as needed. The FYSCP coordinator should attend the meeting for their designated region whenever possible and may attend one regional meeting for each fall and spring session. The primary FYSCP Coordinator contact must download the Notice of Designee Participation for Required Event Form and send a completed copy to the CDE team at fosteryouth@cde.ca.gov if they are not attending a required event.
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Notice of Designee Participation for Required Event Form
Regional Map UPDATED FOR 2025-26
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FYSCP Spring Regional: Education and Child Welfare Collaborative (Virtual)
FYSCP Spring Regional: Education and Child Welfare Collaborative (Virtual)
Facilitators: John Oses & Michael Wimberly, California Department of Education
Send questions to joses@cde.ca.gov and mwimberly@cde.ca.gov.
Session 1: FYSCPs Only
This session is required for FYSCP Coordinators. Additional FYSCP staff may also attend. The session will highlight why Best Interest Determinations matter for school stability including the need for transportation in preparation for a joint meeting with Child Welfare partners in the afternoon.
Session 2: FYSCPs and Child Welfare
This joint session, facilitated by the California Department of Education (CDE), will bring together County Office of Education Foster Youth Services Coordinating Programs and County Child Welfare partners, in each region, with support from the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) and the County Welfare Directors Association (CWDA). Together, we will focus on strengthening cross-system collaboration and highlight effective local practices that promote school stability and continuity for students in care.
Who should attend from Child Welfare?
Child Welfare managers, supervisors or social workers with direct service experience and knowledge of their county’s AB 2083 System of Care MOU.
What should you bring to this session?
1. Your county’s inter-agency transportation agreement
2. Your county’s AB 2083 System of Care MOU
3. Your county’s Best Interest Determination (BID) process
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Please Register at least one week prior to your meeting date. FYSCP Coordinators must register for both sessions in their region.
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Bay Area Region (2)
Date: February 3, 2026
Counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, Sonoma
Session 1: FYSCPs Only (10:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.)
Session 2: FYSCPs and Child Welfare (1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
Coastal Region (4)
Date: February 4, 2026
Counties: Monterey, San Benito, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, Ventura
Session 1: FYSCPs Only (10:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.)
Session 2: FYSCPs and Child Welfare (1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
Capital-Sierra Region (3)
Date: February 5, 2026
Counties: Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, Colusa, El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Sierra, Sutter, Tuolumne, Yolo, Yuba
Session 1: FYSCPs Only (10:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.)
Session 2: FYSCPs and Child Welfare (1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
Central Region (5)
Date: February 10, 2026
Counties: Fresno, Inyo, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Mono, Tulare
Session 1: FYSCPs Only (10:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.)
Session 2: FYSCPs and Child Welfare (1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
South Region (6)
Date: February 11, 2026
Counties: Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Diego, San Bernardino
Session 1: FYSCPs Only (10:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.)
Session 2: FYSCPs and Child Welfare (1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
North Region (1)
Date: February 12, 2026
Counties: Butte, Del Norte, Glenn, Humboldt, Lassen, Lake, Mendocino, Modoc, Plumas, Shasta, Siskiyou, Tehama, Trinity
Session 1: FYSCPs Only (10:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.)
Session 2: FYSCPs and Child Welfare (1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
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FYSCP Statewide Meetings
FYSCP Statewide Meetings
Statewide meeting attendance is a grant requirement for all FYSCPs. The meeting is for the FYSCP primary coordinator or designated lead FYSCP staff only. The primary FYSCP Coordinator contact must download the Notice of Designee Participation for Required Event Form and send a completed copy to the CDE team at fosteryouth@cde.ca.gov if they are not attending a required event.
Notice of Designee Participation for Required Event Form
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Spring 2026 Spring FYSCP Statewide Coordinators Meeting
Date: April 20, 2026
Time: 3:00-TBD, Dinner provided
Location: Sacramento Doubletree
Registration is coming soon.
The meeting will be incorporated into Learning Session B at the CFYETF Education Summit. Separate registration will be required.
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Other Events
Other Events
The events below are not associated with the FYSCP Technical Assistance Program. Refer to the event websites for additional details and updates.
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CFYETF CA Foster Youth Education Summit
Dates: April 20-21, 2026
Location: Doubletree Sacramento
The Spring FYSCP Statewide Meeting will be incorporated into this event. Attendance at the Ed Summit and Statewide meeting is a grant requirement for FYSCPs.
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CA Association of Supervisors of Child Welfare and Attendance (CASCWA) Conference
Dates: March 16-18, 2026
Location: Sacramento
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Dates: April 28-May 1, 2026
Location: Palm Springs
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