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 #2

Date: October 15, 2024

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Description: This CoP will feature Calaveras County as the FYSCP spotlight and a youth engagement presentation from Tabitha Grier, Senior AmeriCorps Project Manager, CA Foster Youth Initiative with The Child Abuse Prevention Center

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Upcoming CoP Dates

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The Role and Responsibilities of the FYSCP Coordinator: Fundamentals

Presenters:  TAP and CDE Teams 

Date: September 25, 2024

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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CDE Budget Fiscal Forms for FYSCPs

Presenters: The CDE Fiscal Team

Date: September 30, 2024

Time: 10:00 a.m. To 11:30 a.m.


Description: The CDE Grant Administration and Support Office is hosting a beginner to intermediate budget forms training for FYSCP. The focus will be on the FY 2024−25 fiscal forms, various resources, and other important information. The CDE would like at least one program contact and one fiscal contact from each FYSCP to participate.


After completing the training, you will have learned how to:


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CDE Expenditure Report Forms for FYSCPs

Presenters: The CDE Fiscal Team

Date: October 17, 2024

Time: 10:00 a.m. To 11:30 a.m.


Description: The CDE Grant Administration and Support Office is hosting a beginner to intermediate expenditure report forms training for FYSCP. The focus will be on the FY 2024−25 fiscal forms, various resources, and other important information. The CDE would like at least one program contact and one fiscal contact from each FYSCP to participate.


After completing the training, you will have learned how to:


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Foster Youth Educational Rights 101

Presenters: Amy Fowler and Rico Petrino, CDE

Date: October 18, 2024

Time: 10:00 a.m. To 11:30 a.m.


Description: This course provides an understanding of the most current educational rights afforded to California’s foster youth. If you are looking for a refresher or are new to the Foster Youth community please join us as we provide the most current legislation. Education Programs Consultants Amy Fowler and Rico Petrino will also be available to answer any questions and offer resources. FYSCP staff, district liaisons, school counselors, social workers and caregivers all are welcome to join! 


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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.


Date: November 14, 2024

Time: 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

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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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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.

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System of Care (AB 2083)

Integrated Core Practice Model 2024 (ILT Members)

Presenter: UC Davis

Date: September 18, 2024

Time: 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.


Description: Integrated Core Practice Model 2024 Toward Whole Child, Whole Family Services: California’s Children and Youth System of Care Under AB 2083 for Interagency Leadership Team (ILT) members 


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Integrated Core Practice Model 2024 (Direct Staff & Partners)

Presenter: UC Davis

Date: October 9, 2024

Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.


Description: Integrated Core Practice Model 2024 Toward Whole Child, Whole Family Services: California’s Children and Youth System of Care Under AB 2083 for direct practice staff, county staff, community partners, service providers 


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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

Regional Map

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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


Date: September 23, 2024

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

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Date: October 9, 2024

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

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Date: October 10, 2024

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

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Date: October 23, 2024

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

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Date: October 24, 2024

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

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Spring 2025 FYSCP Regional Meetings


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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

Registration will open on September 23, 2024.


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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Boost Conference

Dates: April 29-May 2, 2025

Location: Palm Springs

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