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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FYSCP Community of Practice (CoP)
Presenters: TAP Team & FYSCPs
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.
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 at corless_mindy@lacoe.edu.
CoP #3
Date: December 17, 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Description: This CoP will feature Sacramento County as the FYSCP spotlight and a CDE presentation support LGBTQ+ students in foster care.
Upcoming CoP Dates
February 18, 2025
April 18, 2025
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FYSCP Technical Assistance Provider Request for Applications Webinar
Presenters: CDE Team
Date: November 8, 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Description: This webinar, led by the CDE team, will provide support and understanding of the FYSCP Technical Assistance Provider (TAP) RFA competitive process. The training will address the RFA process, program requirements, and deadlines. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions with the CDE team.
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Foster or Not? Understanding the LCFF Foster Youth Definition, the CALPADS Foster Match and Identification Best Practices
Presenters: Bridget Stumpf, SCOE TAP & Izamar Ortiz-Gonzalez, CDE Foster Youth Data Liaison
Description: Explore definitions, tools and best practices supporting foster youth identification for school district and COE programs. Students in foster care are often difficult to identify because they are highly mobile, and their data can be complex or seemingly unavailable to education partners. In this webinar participants will review the CDE Foster Youth Definitions Chart, the CALPADS foster match process and related data systems. Participants will also explore troubleshooting strategies and best practices for aligning data between multiple systems. This event is open to FYSCP staff and school district foster youth staff.
Option 1
Date: November 14, 2024
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Option 2
Date: November 15, 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
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Save the Dates
More events are coming soon.
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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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Neurosequential Model for Education Informational Q&A Session
Presenters: Mindy Corless, Meagan Meloy & Michelle Lustig
Date: November 4, 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Description: Are you and your team considering applying to participate in an NME Cohort? Here is your chance to attend an informational session to learn more and ask questions about the Neruosequential Model for Education (NME) Pilot opportunity for FYSCP programs and partners. Please invite potential team members to attend.
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Trauma Responsive Schools: The Four Pillars Virtual Training Series
The four pillars of trauma responsive schools are essential to understanding the impact of trauma on students in foster care and our community at large. FYSCP TAP is offering a virtual series for FYSCP staff and partners.
Session information for 2024-25 is coming soon. If you have questions, please contact Mindy Corless at corless_mindy@lacoe.edu.
Pillar 1: Fundamentals of Trauma
Pillar 2: Brain and Body Response
Pillar 3: Vicarious Trauma & Vicarious Resilience
Pillar 4: Intervention and Supports
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Save the Dates
Trauma Responsive Schools for Educators Working with Students in Foster Care
Date: December 3, 2024
Trauma Responsive Schools for Educators Working with Students in Foster Care
Date: March 4, 2025
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System of Care (AB 2083)
More events coming soon
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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. 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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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 2024 FYSCP Regional Meetings
Region 6 (Kern)
Date: October 23, 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Region 5 (Tulare)
Date: October 24, 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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Spring 2025 FYSCP Regional Meetings
Region 3 (San Joaquin) January 15, 2025
Region 5 (Stanislaus) January 16, 2025
Region 2 (Sonoma) January 28, 2025 NEW DATE
Region 4 (Solano) January 29, 2025
Region 7 (San Bernardino) February 12, 2025
Region 6 (Ventura) February 13, 2025
Region 1 (Shasta) February 27, 2025
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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. 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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Fall 2024 FYSCP Statewide Coordinators Meeting
Date: December 10, 2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (breakfast is provided before the meeting)
Location: Embassy Suites Sacramento Riverfront Promenade
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Spring 2025 FYSCP Statewide Coordinators Meeting
Date: April 9, 2025 (Tentative)
Location: Hyatt Regency Orange County
This meeting is tentatively scheduled immediately following the CFYETF Education Summit.
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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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Blueprint for Success Conference
Dates: October 27-29, 2024
Location: Los Angeles
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CFYETF CA Foster Youth Education Summit
Dates: April 7-8, 2025
Location: Anaheim
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 28-30, 2025
Location: San Diego
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Dates: April 29-May 2, 2025
Location: Palm Springs
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