California Youth Connection San Diego Chapter

10/17/2024

See you there!!

05/31/2024

03/06/2024

John Burton Advocates for Youth is seeking attendees at an upcoming hearing where the Governor’s proposed elimination of the Housing Navigation and Maintenance Program will be considered. On Thursday, March 14 at 9:30 a.m. or upon session adjournment, the State Senate Budget Subcommittee 4 on State Administration and General Government will hold a hearing at the State Capitol in room 113 on the topic “homelessness spending status update, assessment, and budgetary considerations.”

The $13.7 million state-funded Housing Navigation and Maintenance Program helps leverage $22 million in federal housing assistance for former foster youth, playing a critical role as the only state funding available to serve the more than 1,300 youth with Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) Housing Choice Vouchers in California. These services help ensure youth can secure housing with their voucher and maintain stability while in housing. These services are also federally required, and without their availability, vouchers cannot be requested.

If you or someone from your organization, including young people, are able to attend the hearing and provide public comment in defense of the Housing Navigation & Maintenance Program, e-mail Simone Tureck Lee at [email protected]. John Burton Advocates for Youth and a coalition of over 100 organizations and public agencies oppose this proposed cut.

02/22/2024

02/16/2024

Ever wonder what a C*C shout out/update looks like?

I wanted to take the time to lift up, shout out, and show BIG LOVE for BIG WORK happening from staff and members over the last week!

February Black History Month at C*C - Tuesdays 5:30
Huge shout out to our C*C Core Organizer Jasmine Harris and veteran member is hosting a series of workshops throughout the month of February to create a space for members to learn about intersectionality, how the collective efforts of Black community organizers and advocates has impacted grassroots movements across the globe and how we as a community can create inclusive environments that are supportive and empowering to Black members and members of all background

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Policy Team leading the charge Reimagining Extended Foster Care
Please give it up to the Policy Team and C*C Members from the North who show up and showed out at this week's in-person Reimagining Extended Foster Care Convening. From facilitating breakout sessions, to leading panels, to beautifully connecting the priorities raised by local chapters to maintain SILP rates and FURS during their legislative visits.. brining the power of now into the future of extended foster care!!

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Far South CAC, Carolyn's article in the Imprint!! (Click)
Using media as a tool for advocacy around our priority issues, Carolyn put the Governor's budget on blast and share the critical importance of SILP (Supervised Independent Living Placement Program) and fighting to ensure that SILP payment for young people continue to match the rising the cost of living

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Fundraising 101 with Development & MEC - this Friday!
You asked for it and they delivered! Shout out to Development Director Rachel and MEC Commissioners Mimi and Markeia who will be leading a fundraising workshop series! This first one we'll discuss fund development at C*C and build our next fundraising campaign together.

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Leg Team leading an engaging & interactive PTM meeting!!
We spun the Wheel of Facilitation and Leg Team made it happen this week!!! Jumping in and making sure that PTMs were plugged in and connecting!

Also Catch the SMC Co-Chairs at All-Chapters next Tuesday!
The Co-Chairs killed it this week! We will hear important updates and give space for proposals! it will be 2 hours and we will have space for proposals!!

02/08/2024

02/05/2024

Will you help us spread the word about Dream Makers? This action will only take you a minute and would mean so much to us!

Steps:

1. Go to our Dream Makers page and click on the 3 little dots on the side of our page (see photo below for reference)
2. Hit “Invite Friends”
3. Select "Invite All"
4. Done!

Thank you so much in advance!

12/19/2023

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