CAFS Youth Connect

04/01/2015

From Homeless to the White House... way to go, Daniella!
http://www.refinery29.com/2015/03/84694/daniella-carter-start-from-here-youth-homelessness

Daniella Carter is 20 years old, but she seems to have lived several full lives. Raised in foster care, she came out as transgender at age 14, and was cut off by her conservative Christian parents. For the next several years, she lived in the New York City subways — while attending high school

03/26/2015

Hoping this is inspiration for you to remember that you are NEVER too old for a forever family!

Jackie, our Director of Training at the DTFA.

03/26/2015

How cool! Deadline is TOMORROW, 3/27, to apply to go to Washington DC and meet with Congressional representatives about foster care. What a great opportunity for YOU to let your voice be heard!! Message us if you need help applying!

https://www.fosterclub.com/groups/2015-congressional-foster-youth-shadow-day

You are invited to express your interest in the 2015 Congressional Foster Youth Shadow Experience in Washington, D.C. (approximate dates of May 18-21, 2015)!

01/28/2015

If you are a current or former foster youth planning on attending college or trade school, make sure you check this out!

NJ Scholars is coming to Paramus on Feb. 12th to talk about applying for financial aid and what the State has to offer in terms of financial assistance. Message us if you're interested in coming - you need to bring some documentation!

http://www.fafsonline.org/njfc-scholars-program.html

Information and application for New Jersey Foster Care Scholars Program NJFC for foster and homeless youths in NJ.

01/05/2015

Don't miss out! This is the LAST WEEK for all current and former foster care youth to apply for a summer internship in Washington DC! Click the link below to find out more!

Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute

11/10/2014

We here at CAFS wish Caitlin Bargmann a fond and bittersweet farewell as she leaves us to pursue her dream job! We are so happy for you and so proud! We will miss you!

Please leave your congratulations and memories for Caitlin and we will be sure she gets them!

10/30/2014

Did you receive your Next Step Survey and return it to earn $25?
If you used to live in one of our programs, you are eligible to participate (and get paid)! To receive the survey in December, email Tisha [email protected]

10/10/2014

Did you know you may qualify for FREE TUITION at a NJ college or technical school if you lived in foster care or an out of home program as a teenager?
Check www.fafsonline.org to see if you qualify, or call FAFS at 800-222-0047. Of course you can ask us for help applying, too!

10/09/2014

Did you know that as a current or former client of a Children’s Aid and Family Services out-of-home care program, you could be eligible to……

•Work with program staff on developing the necessary life skills to make your transition to independence a more successful one?
•Have a committed, positive relationship with a trained Mentor?
•Have Host Family who can provide you with a safe, comfortable place to stay during school breaks and holidays if you go away to a college or trade school that doesn’t allow you to stay on campus?
•Participate in a quarterly Next Step survey that helps us track how you are doing after you leave us, as well as gives you an opportunity to stay in contact with staff, all while being paid to do so?
•Have access to funding that can assist you with driving lessons, car insurance, educational programs, rent, groceries and utilities?
•Apply for the agency’s Thomas R.Burgin Parent Fund, which can help you pay for college or trade school, including school supplies and transportation?
•Apply for emergency funding through the Thomas R. Burgin Parent Fund if you fall in to difficult times trying to make it on your own?
•Receive support and financial help for a few months after you leave us if you go to a non-funded program, like an adoptive home, back to live with a family member, or away to college or trade school?
•Have support accessing resources in your community that can help you with things like getting appropriate medical care, housing, therapy, and financial assistance?
•Obtain free or low cost diapers and formula if you have an infant or small child at home?
•Work with program staff on completing a PIRK (Personal Identification Record Keeper) to keep all of your most important information and documentation in one safe place?

If you are interested in any of these services, please call the Youth Support Services department at (201) 261-2800 and ask for Tisha Mender or Kelly Guerrieri. We will be happy to assist you in any way. Your success is important to us and we are here to help you!

09/29/2014

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09/29/2014

You always have choices......no matter how small they seem