Posts Tagged ‘youth services’
Mental Health Needs of Children Who Have Been in Foster Care Explored
The winter 2012 newsletter of the Children, Youth, and Families Office of the American Psychological Association includes several articles about the mental health needs of children and youth who have experienced foster care, including challenges faced by adoptive families and the mental health services they have used. Follow link for more information.
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 [...]
`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.
Services and Funding Available to Youth
This information has been provided by the Department of Human Services Program Development Office. Many of these services are available to youth regardless of which agency they are with.
WIA Youth Program
Department of Community Services *Office of Special Projects* Youth Services Center is offering this program for youth 14-24 years old that need a diploma, tutoring, study skills training, occupational training, comprehensive guidance and counseling, mentoring or employment. Foster youth and former foster youth are eligible.
Youth Services Program
Department of Community Services *Office of Special Projects* is offering this program to provide youth offenders, ages 16-24, the opportunity to achieve educational, employment and personal goals through various services and activities. There are eligibility requirements, participants must meet the age requirement and provide documentation proof of offender status. For more information and application please [...]
