Current Events
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.
FYSCP Webinars & Community of Practice
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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The Role and Responsibilities of the FYSCP Coordinator: Fundamentals
Presenters: TAP and CDE Teams
Date: October 4, 2023
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Description: This webinar is for FYSCP Coordinators who are new to the role or those who would like to ensure they are completely familiar with the responsibilities and requirements of their role. We will provide a detailed explanation of the education code requirements including 42921-42925 and Priority 10. This webinar will also offer opportunities to ask questions and identify areas of needed support for the upcoming school year.
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FYSCP Community of Practice #2
Presenters: TAP Team & FYSCPs
Date: October 17, 2023
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Description: 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. An FYSCP program is also selected for each meeting to share and highlight their work with attendees.
Topics for this CoP will include overcoming challenges when providing direct services to youth in STRTPs and Social-Emotional Learning skills (strategies and/or resources). Orange FYSCP will also share an overview of their program.
If you have a hot topic idea or want to be placed on the program spotlight list for upcoming meetings, please reach out to Mindy Corless corless_mindy@lacoe.edu.
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CDE Fiscal Training for FYSCP and AB 130 Grantees
Presenters: CDE Program and Fiscal Team
Date: October 26, 2023
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Description: The California Department of Education’s Grant Administration and Support Office is excited to announce a fiscal training for FYSCP/AB 130 grantees. Our focus will be on Expenditure Reports and Budget Change Requests. Program staff will also provide an overview of allowable expenses. We ask that at least one fiscal and one program contact from your agency attend this training. The focus will be on Expenditure Reports and Budget Change Requests. Upon completion of the training, you will have learned how to:
Complete the 2023−24
- Expenditure Report
- Budget Change Request Workbook
- Expenditure Plan
- Justification for Late Expenditure Report Form
- Signature Forms
Locate the 2023−24 Forms and Resources on the CDE website
Determine allowable expenses
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Maximizing AB 130 Direct Services Funding in Rural Counties
Presenters: Meagan Meloy, Butte COE/TAP & Mindy Corless, LACOE/ TAP
Date: November 3, 2023
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30a.m.
Description: In this interactive 90-minute webinar, participants will learn strategies for expending AB 130 Direct Services funds in rural areas. Participants will gain an understanding of the unique challenges faced by rural systems and ways to address them. We will spotlight rural County Offices of Education who are finding innovative ways to maximize their direct services dollars. Breakout discussions will allow participants the opportunity to share with others and discuss barriers and solutions. This webinar is open to FYSCP staff, other school staff, and community partners.
Note: This webinar was also offered in June 2023
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Accessing Early Education and Supports for Young Children in Foster Care
Presenters: Jackie Thu-Huong Wong, MSW, Executive Director, First 5 California
Date: November 8, 2023
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Description: Accessing early education, supports and entitlements for children ages 0-5 can be confusing and challenging, especially in areas where resources are limited and waiting lists long. This webinar will provide information on supports that are available to this high needs population and how to access these supports. Topics will cover state and federal funded Pre-K, transitional kindergarten, Head Start and Early Start. Discussion will also include entitlements such as school of origin and transportation. This webinar is intended for FYSCP staff.
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Save the Dates
Details and registration are coming soon.
October 26, 2023: CDE Fiscal
November 3, 2023: Maximizing AB 130 Direct Services Funding in Rural Counties
December 12, 2023: CoP #3
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Trauma-Informed Practices for Schools & Self-Care Trainings
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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2023-24 event dates and details coming soon.
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 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.
Please register at least one week prior to your meeting date. Click on the registration link for each meeting to view location details and suggested hotels.
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Fall 2023 FYSCP Regional Meetings
Region 2
Date: September 13, 2023
Location: Mendocino COE
Region 1
Date: September 14, 2023
Location: Glenn COE
Region 3
Date: September 26, 2023
Location: Amador COE
Region 4
Date: September 27, 2023
Location: Contra Costa COE
Region 6
Date: October 10, 2023
Location: San Luis Obispo COE
Region 5
Date: October 11, 2023
Location: Monterey COE
Region 7
Date: October 24, 2023
Location: Riverside COE – Conference Center
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Spring 2024 FYSCP Regional Meetings
Region 1 (Tehama) February 28, 2024
Region 2 (Napa) January 30, 2024
Region 3 (Placer) February 29, 2024
Region 4 (San Mateo) January 31, 2024
Region 5 (Santa Cruz) February 1, 2024
Region 6/7 (Los Angeles) January 17, 2024
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FYSCP Statewide Meetings
Statewide meeting attendance is a grant requirement for all FYSCPs. The meeting is for the FYSCP primary coordinator or designated FYSCP staff only.
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Please register at least three weeks prior to the meeting date.
Fall 2023 FYSCP Statewide Coordinators Meeting
Date: December 6, 2023
Location: Hilton Sacramento, Arden West
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Statewide meeting attendance is a grant requirement for all FYSCPs.
The meeting is intended for the FYSCP primary coordinator contact. Additional FYSCP staff may attend as needed.
Breakfast and Check-In will be from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Refer to the registration link for lodging information.
The registration and group rate deadline is November 21, 2023.
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Spring 2024 FYSCP Statewide Coordinators Meeting
Date: April 17, 2024
Location: Hyatt Regency Sacramento
Time: TBD
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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 15-16, 2024
Location: Sacramento
Attendance is a grant requirement for all FYSCPs.
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CA Association of Supervisors of Child Welfare and Attendance (CASCWA) Conference
Dates: April 24-26, 2024
Location: Fresno
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Dates: April 30-May 3, 2024
Location: Palm Springs
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Blueprint for Success Conference
TBD
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