Posts Tagged ‘transition’
EDUCATION IS THE LIFELINE FOR YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE
According to the National Working Group on Foster Care and Education’s October 2011 report, “Success in school can be a positive counterweight to the abuse, neglect, separation and impermanence experienced by children and youth in foster care. Education has the potential to markedly improve their life chances and their ability to contribute to society as [...]
HI H.O.P.E.S. Youth Leadership Board
There are currently two openings on the HI H.O.P.E.S. Youth Leadership Board. APPLICATION DEADLINE is January 6, 2012. This Board is made up of current and former foster youth who provide the “youth voice” for the Hawai`i Youth Opportunities Initiative (HYOI). HYOI provides foster youth with financial literacy training. After a youth has completed the training, s/he receives help in opening savings accounts as well as matching funds. The HI H.O.P.E.S. Youth Leadership Board helps the HYOI to identify the needs of and advocate on behalf of transition-aged foster youth. Follow link to learn more and to download application.
Planting the Seeds of Higher Education
It is up to us to help the children and youth in our care see the possibilities before them. Read this fact sheet to learn more about the opportunities foster youth in Hawai‘i have for higher education scholarships and grant opportunities available and how to help your foster youth realize their potential.
Mentoring Connection links volunteers to teens in foster care
Mentors make a difference. Guidance from a caring, consistent, non-parental adult can enhance the safety net for youth. With a grant from the Victoria S. and Bradley L. Geist Foundation, Family Programs Hawaii has launched Mentoring Connections. Follow link to learn more.
`Ohana is Forever V: Our Next Steps Handouts and Links
Follow this link to find the handouts from the `Ohana is Forever V: Our Next Steps Conference that was held on September 30, 2011 at Ko`olau Ballrooms in Kaneohe, Hawai`i.
DHS Independent Living Program
Life after foster care can be challenging. The DHS Independent Living Program helps youth develop knowledge, skills and connections to make a successful transition to living on their own.
Hale Kipa Independent Living Program
Hale Kipa offers a variety of Independent Living Programs for youth ages 12 – 22.
Horizons Independent Living House
The Horizons House is an up to 24+ month residential program that helps young adults achieve the necessary skills and resources to become independent. The Horizons House takes up to six young adults ages 18-25. Progress is determined collectively by the young adult’s achievement of goals in the areas of independent living, education, and employment. Collaboration [...]
Project Ho’omohala – Transition to Adulthood
Project Ho’omohala (“evolving toward maturity”), will develop a system of care to meet transitional needs of youth with emotional and/or behavioral challenges, ages 15-21 in the Kalihi-Palama community.
Beyond the Foster Care System – the Future for Teens
This book is a powerful tool to help youths in foster care move to fully engaged lives in our society. Through the stories of wonderful young people we learn how to build on their strengths, abilities, and ambition to help them succeed.
