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
Meeting 3:00-5:00 p.m. | Break 5:00-5:30 p.m. | Dinner 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Location: Doubletree Hilton Sacramento
Capacity: This event is for the primary FYSCP Coordinator or designee only. One participant per county.
The meeting will begin during Learning Session B of the CFYETF Education Summit. You must register for the Education Summit separately.
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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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End of Year Report Overview for FYSCPs
Presenters: Bridget Stumpf, SCOE TAP | Amy Fowler, Rico Petrino & Izamar Ortiz-Gonzalez, CDE
Description: The 2025-26 FYSCP End of Year (EOY) Report is a requirement for all Foster Youth Services Coordinating Programs. TAP and CDE staff will review the report content, submission process, and the CDE's bi-annual report to the legislature. FYSCP Coordinators and designated staff responsible for the EOY report and related data are strongly encouraged to attend one of the sessions below. This webinar is for FYSCP staff only.
Option 1:
Date: March 4, 2026
Time: 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Option 2:
Date: March 6, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
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FYSCP County Data Workbook Q&A Session
Facilitators: Bridget Stumpf & Brian Burke, SCOE TAP
Description: This is a collaborative space for FYSCP staff to review their FYSCP County Data Workbook and ask questions as needed. There will not be a formal presentation.
Option 1:
Date: March 11, 2026
Time: 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Option 2:
Date: March 12, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM to11:30 AM
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California Legislative Update - Foster Care and Education
Presenters: Dr. Michelle Lustig, LACOE TAP | Amy Fowler & Rico Petrino, CDE
Date: March 25, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Description: Join us for an in-depth review of recently introduced legislation affecting the education of students in foster care in California. This webinar will examine new bills currently making their way through the state legislature that could significantly impact how we support students in the foster care system. During this session, we’ll break down the key provisions of each bill, discuss their potential implications for students and partners and LEAs and explore how these proposed changes might affect current policies and practices. We’ll cover the legislative process, timeline for potential passage, and opportunities for public input and advocacy. Attendees will have the chance to ask questions and discuss how these bills could impact students in the foster care system.
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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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Fall 2026 FYSCP Regional Meetings
Meetings will be held in-person from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Registration will open in August 2026.
Region 4
Date: September 9, 2026
Location: Santa Cruz COE
Region 2
Date: September 10, 2026
Location: Alameda COE
Region 1
Date: September 23, 2026
Location: Butte COE
Region 5
Date: October 6, 2026
Location: Mariposa COE
Region 3
Date: October 7, 2026
Location: Tuolumne COE
Region 6
Date: October 22, 2026
Location: Riverside COE
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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 #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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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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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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