March 23, 2021 • UPDATE FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

Support Needed to Expand Access to Food and Housing for College Students

Ting Proposal to Reduce Homelessness Among Foster Youth Clears First Committee

Rental Assistance Funds Now Available to Tenants Owing Back Rent

New Report Recommends States Provide Home Visitation to Pregnant & Parenting Foster Youth

Four Days Remaining to Complete JBAY Youth Survey on Impact of Pandemic

Bill to Expand On-Campus Support for Foster Youth Advances with Unanimous Support

New Brief Shows How Customized Services Increase Education & Employment Outcomes

JBAY Releases New Resources to Keep Foster Youth on Track to College During the Pandemic

March 10, 2021 • UPDATE FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

Feds Issue Guidance on $47.3 Million in Pandemic Relief for California’s Older Youth in Foster Care

$1,400 Stimulus Payment and Expanded Tax Credits for TAY Pass the Senate

JBAY Launches Survey on Impact of Pandemic

Call into 4/15 Hearing & Submit Support Letter for Addressing Foster Youth Homelessness

Report Finds 1 in 3 Youth in HEAP-Funded Projects Exit to Permanent Housing

With Support, Dual Enrollment Can Be a Promising Strategy for Foster Youth

The Family Urgent Response System (FURS) is Now Live

February 23, 2021 • UPDATE FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

Submit a Support Letter to Secure Permanent Funding to Address Foster Youth Homelessness

New Report to Highlight Impact of Youth Set Aside; Webinar on March 17

Relief Payments Coming Soon to Californians, including Transition-Age Youth

New Toolkit Released to Expand Access to Mental Health Services for Foster Youth in College

New Template Available to Make FYI Application Easier; Due 3/22

Webinar to Highlight How the CA Foster Youth AmeriCorps Initiative Helps Foster Youth

Calling all FFAs, STRTPs & THPs: Participate in the Youth Provider Vacancy Database

Foster Youth Alumni Policy Recommendations Highlight Need for Educational Supports

February 9, 2021 • UPDATE FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

Support Needed to Bolster Cal Grant Access Award for Foster Youth to $6,000

Call into Budget Hearings to Reduce Foster Youth Homelessness

Students Call for Permanent Funding for Student Basic Needs

Does Your Local Public Housing Authority Intend to Apply for Newly Available FYI Vouchers?

CalYOUTH Study Finds 1 in 2 Female Foster Youth had a Child by 23

Youth Must File a Tax Return to Receive a Stimulus Payment

Advocates Urge State to Utilize Federal Relief Funds to Provide Direct Payments to Foster Youth

January 26, 2021 • UPDATE FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

Senator Leyva Introduces SB 228 to Improve Educational Success of Foster Youth

Federal Relief Exempts College Students from CalFresh Work Requirement

California Youth Connection Seeking Foster Youth to Complete Survey Regarding Housing Concerns

California Student Aid Commission Releases FAQ Regarding New Chafee SAP Rules

Webinar to Highlight New Financial Aid Rules to Better Support Homeless and Foster Students

JBAY & CPOC Release NMD Housing Toolkit for Juvenile Probation Officers

January 12, 2021 • UPDATE FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

Governor Proposes $6,000 Cal Grant Access Award for Foster Youth

The Final Wave: CalYOUTH Study Finds One in Four Youth Homeless Between 21 & 23

New Report Spotlights Impact of COVID-19 on Families of Color

New Report Highlights Need for Better Data Systems to Support K-12 Foster Youth

Webinar to Debut Toolkit on Connecting Foster Youth in College to Mental Health Services

2/9 Webinar to Help CalEITC Expansion Reach the Pockets of Transition-Age Foster Youth

December 1, 2020 • UPDATE FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

Hear Ye, Hear Ye: Wave Four of CalYOUTH Study is Available!

Report Indicates 1.4M Children Experiencing Homelessness May Be Unidentified by Schools

Legislature to Reconvene January 4, 2021

LA County Documents 10-Year Effort to Address Youth Commercial Sexual Exploitation

Report Suggests New Ways to Expand CalFresh for College Students

New Financial Aid Guide for California Youth with Juvenile Justice Involvement is Released

November 17, 2020 • UPDATE FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

Updated Financial Aid Guide for Foster Youth Is Now Available

Report Finds 70% Employed Youth in THP-NMD & THP-Plus Lost Job or Hours Due to COVID-19

Coalition Proposes Permanent Funding for Homelessness with 10% Youth Set-Aside

Thirty Child Welfare Advocates Demand that LAUSD Support Special Education Youth

Webinar Series to Explore Strategies for Supporting Young People Exiting Foster Care

State Guidance Clarifies Rights of Parenting Foster Youth to Consult with Legal Counsel

November 3, 2020 • UPDATE FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

Counties Instructed to Provide Retroactive Payments to Youth Discharged from Care

Report Estimates that 3 Million Marginalized Students are not Receiving Education

New Report Recommends Permanent Funding for Campus Basic Needs Centers

Rural Communities Need Funding & Support to Address Youth Homelessness

Think of Us Offering Up to $1,000 Cash Grants to Current & Former Foster Youth

Opportunity Available for Organizations Interested in AmeriCorps Volunteers

Applications Open for the LA Opportunity Youth Collaborative (OYC) Young Leaders Program

October 20, 2020 • UPDATE FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

Guidance Released on THP-Plus Extension & EFC Participation Condition Flexibility

Upcoming Webinar to Detail New Policies to Support Children & Families Amid the Pandemic

Register for JBAY’s Webinar on Best Practices for College Basic Needs Centers

Report Finds COVID-19 Impacted Educational Attainment of 56% of Transitioning Foster Youth

A Housing Authority Can Now Administer Both FUP & FYI for Former Foster Youth

New Report Finds Higher Rates of Arrest and Conviction Among Black Youth

Join Our Team: JBAY is Hiring a Project Associate

October 6, 2020 • UPDATE FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

Question of the Week: Extended Foster Care Extension

Governor Signs SB 860, Strengthening Support for Foster Youth to Attend College

Governor Signs AB 2416, Expanding College Opportunities for Homeless Students

New Policy Brief and Introduced Federal Legislation Calls for Support of Foster Youth During COVID-19

THP-NMD/THP-Plus Annual Report Finds 70% Employed Youth Lost Job or Hours Due to COVID-19

2021-2022 FAFSA Application Now Available

2020 Legislative Session Ends with New Education, Health, Housing, and Juvenile Justice Laws

Webinars to Provide Public with Updates on Cradle to Career Data System

September 22, 2020 • UPDATE FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

Question of the Week - Can Foster Youth Who Don’t Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress Receive Financial Aid?

Learn How to Support Foster and Homeless Youth to Complete the FAFSA

STRTPs Have a New Tool in their Box to Meet Reproductive & Sexual Health Mandates

New Website Provides Resources to College Students During COVID-19

Have Questions about California’s Juvenile Justice System? New Resource Maps it Out

California Adopts Recommended Tax Credit Strategies to Lift Children Out of Poverty

State’s CCR Branch to Host Meeting on Serving Youth with Diverse SOGIE

September 8, 2020 • UPDATE FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

Question of the Week - Do Unemployment Insurance Payments Impact Foster Care Benefits?

Enrollment Deposits and FAFSA Filing Down Among Low-Income Students

10/1 Webinar to Debut Training Course for STRTPs on Sexual Health Mandates

LAHSA Strategic Plan Highlights College Student Homelessness

View Your Jurisdiction’s Share of $300 Million in State Funding for Homelessness

Evaluation Shows Bringing Families Home Increases Residential Stability and Family Functioning

Times of Placement Transition Pose Greatest Risk to Educational Outcomes

August 25, 2020 • UPDATE FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

Call this Thursday: Consider Offering the New COVID-19 THP-Plus Extension in Your County

Report Finds 28% of 16 to 24 Year-Olds are Not Working or In School

Webinar to Focus on on Role of Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan in Preventing Learning Loss

Three-Part Online Series Discusses Eradicating Racism & Bias in Foster Care

How Can CA Cities and Counties Strategically Spend $3B to Reduce Homelessness?

Report Highlights Consequences of Sex Offender Registries for Offenses Committed as Children

August 11, 2020 • UPDATE FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

Webinar Offers STRTPs Map to Compliance with Reproductive & Sexual Health Mandates

Two Key Education Bills Move Forward in Legislature

Webinar to Highlight Role of Caregivers in Supporting Foster Youth College Success

FY21 Funding Allocations Announced for $8 M Transitional Housing for Former Foster Youth

AB 79 Implementation Will Improve Access to Supportive Housing for Nonminor Dependents

Survey Aims to Identify Needs of Caregivers and Children Engaging in Distance Learning

New SILP Pilot Seeking Individuals Willing to Rent Rooms to NMDs in SF Bay Area

July 28, 2020 • UPDATE FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

“Verification of Non-Filing” Requirement Suspended for Foster Youth

YLC Suggests Prohibiting Involuntary Exit & Extending Placement Preservation to NMDs

California Provider Helpline Launched; Can Answer COVID Questions & More

ABA Finds Reduced Funding Directly Affects Quality of Legal Representation for Foster Youth

Medi-Cal Now Covers Family Therapy

New Report Ranks California 34^th for Overall Child Well-Being

National Survey Shows 36% of Current & Former Foster TAY Moved Due to COVID-19

July 14, 2020 • UPDATE FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

Question of the Week

CA Foster Youth Completed the FAFSA at Higher Rate than Non-Foster Peers in 2019-20

Support Letters Needed to Address Educational Disruptions from COVID-19

SILP Rate Reaches $1,037 Among Other FY21 Rate Increases

Post-Secondary Budgets Emphasize Maintaining Support for Low-Income Students

Can Counties Draw Federal Funds, Absent Court Documentation? DSS Provides Answers

Will You Help Include Foster Youth Needs in the Next Coronavirus Relief Package?

HUD Issues Waivers for Housing Vouchers for Foster Youth, Extended Until December 2020

June 30, 2020 • UPDATE FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

Budget Prevents Homelessness In High-Cost Counties with Investment in Housing Supplement

State Budget Extends Foster Care for Youth who Turn 21

State Invests in Addressing Homeless Youth for Third Consecutive Year

State Budget Provides County Option to Assist Former Foster Youth

The Final Child Welfare Budget Avoids Cuts and Provides Additional COVID-19 Protections

Webinar Provides Information on Supporting Foster Youth from High School into College

June 23, 2020 • UPDATE FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

California Receives $4.5 M for Child Welfare Coronavirus Relief with Program Guidance

CARES Act Can Be Used to Support Formerly Ineligible Community College Students

CCCApply Update Eliminates Barrier for Homeless Students

Monthly In-Person Caseworker Visits Resume; SILP & Re-Entry Paperwork Remain Remote

New Data Dashboard Indicates 16% Five-Year Increase in Youth Homelessness in California

Proactive Outreach to Homeless Students by Financial Aid Offices Can Expand Access

US Senate Considers Act to Help Homeless Youth and Families in the Wake of COVID-19

June 16, 2020 • UPDATE FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

State is Close to Budget Deal, with Youth Investments Pending and a New Executive Order Issued

CDSS Issues Guidance on How to Access Prepaid Cards for Foster Caregivers

Bills Move Forward to Improve Financial Aid Access for Foster and Homeless Youth

Report Finds Young Adults Disproportionately Impacted by COVID-19

Online Database Available to Track Campus Plans to Reopen for the Fall Semester

$831.6 Million Available to Prevent Homelessness Due to COVID-19, Including Youth

June 2, 2020 • UPDATE FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

High Housing Costs Mean Youth from Urban Counties 58% Less Likely to be in THP-NMD

California College Students Now Have “One-Stop-Shop” for COVID-19 Support

Will You Help TAY, Students and Young Parents Schedule Free Online Tax Appointments?

Each Year Spent in Extended Foster Care Reduces Odds of Homelessness by 33%

Counties Receive $14.5 Million for 2019-20 Post 2011 Realignment Allocations

Of 800+ Campuses in Database Tracking College Fall Reopening, 66% Plan for In-Person

May 19, 2020 • UPDATE FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

Governor’s Revised Budget Balances $41B Deficit and Proposes Budget Cuts

Federal Government Issues Instructions to Claim Title IV-E for Youth in Extended Foster Care Unable to Complete Participation Conditions

New Survey Shows 63% of HEAP-Funded Homeless Youth Providers Housed Youth Made Homeless Due to COVID-19

5/20 Webinar Provides Information on How Unaccompanied Youth Can Access Stimulus Payments

Low-Income Students Now Eligible for Expanded Food Benefits

Report Finds 53% of Parenting College Students Food Insecure; 65% Housing Insecure

May 12, 2020 • UPDATE FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

Question of the Week- Will Unemployment Benefits and Stimulus Payments Impact Financial Aid?

Guide Outlines 6 Steps for Counties to Protect Youth & Children Exiting THP-Plus in 2020

JBAY is Accepting Burton Book Fund Applications until June 1st

CSAC Encourages All Accredited High Schools to Gain WebGrants Access

JBAY Launches One-Stop Shop for Statewide Contacts in Housing, Education and Health

New Report Finds Half of Part-Time Students Leave College Without Graduating

President & Michelle Obama to Give  Commencement Addresses for 2020 Graduates

May 5, 2020 • UPDATE FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

Question of the Week- California Legislature Resumes: What’s Different?

THP-NMD Providers Report Wait Lists, Depression and Lost Jobs Due to COVID-19

New College Transitions Framework for Child Welfare and Probation Agencies Now Available

New Guide Provides Best Practices to Keep California’s 4,000 High School Seniors in Foster Care on Track for Graduation and College

ILRC Calls for Release of Parents to Participate in Child Welfare Proceedings Amidst Pandemic

LA Expands Community Resources to Support Foster Youth during COVID-19

California College Pathways to Launch COVID-19 Response Fund – Webinar May 13

April 28, 2020 • UPDATE FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

Question of the Week- Many More Youth are Entitled to Stimulus Checks

Urge Senator Grassley to Address Needs of Foster Youth in Next Covid-19 Relief Bill

JBAY Offering Free Assistance to Youth Providers to Apply for Homelessness Funds

Campus Toolkit Now Available to Help Foster Youth Sustain Chafee ETV

Submit Letter to Support Sustained Funds for Homelessness with 10% Youth Set-Aside

4/30 Webinar: Supporting the Special Education Needs of Children During Covid-19

April 21, 2020 • UPDATE FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

Question of the Week- Expanded Eligibility and Timing for Unemployment Insurance

State Directs Placement Payments for NMDs to be Maintained through June 30

CDSS Authorizes Special Rate of $6291 for Children Directly Impacted by COVID-19

10,000 Attend Senate and Assembly Hearings on California’s COVID-19 Response

California Public Universities Suspend Letter Grades and Other Admission Requirements

Governor Signs Orders to Suspend Intake and Speed Up Discharge for Youth in DJJ

USDA Offers Website to Help Find Free Meals for Kids During Crisis

April 14, 2020 • UPDATE FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

Governor Announces $42M for COVID-19 Relief, Including Policy & Funding for Foster Care Beyond Age 21

Stimulus Payments Now Available for Non-Tax Filers and New Resource Guide Available

5/5 Webinar to Address Changes to the Burton Book Fund for the 20-21 Academic Year

4/17 Call for Providers to Discuss this Year’s $52 M Youth Homelessness Funding

4/16 Webinar to Discuss New COVID-19 Child Welfare Laws and Policies

Children’s Bureau to Hold Town Hall for Older Foster Youth

New Guide Highlights Strategies for Ensuring Emergency Aid Gets to Students in Need

Join our Team: JBAY is Hiring an Education Program Manager

April 7, 2020 • UPDATE FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

Foster Care Ombudsperson Hotline to Remain Open Seven Days a Week During Covid-19

Stimulus Includes Funding for Nonprofits; Apply Before the Money Runs Out

CDSS Issues Placement Preservation Guidance During COVID-19 in ACL 20-23

Is Sex Ok During Covid-19? New Resource Answers this and More Questions

4/10 Webinar to Address California’s Response to Homelessness and Covid-19

CW and JJ Advocates Urge COVID-19 Response for Children

HCD Extends Deadline to 4/15 for Counties to Accept $13M in TAY Housing Assistance Funds

Webinar - Expanding Chafee Grant Access: Tools to Implement Senate Bill 150

March 31, 2020 • UPDATE FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

Advocates Call for Waiver of Participation Conditions for NMDs During COVID-19

COVID-19 Stimulus Provides California $1.7B to Higher Ed and $1.6B to K to 12

Federal Guidance is Clear: Legal Proceeding to Continue During COVID-19

Resources Available to Help Nonprofit Stay Afloat During COVID-19

Governor Issues $150M in Covid-19 Relief for Homelessness; Youth Providers Should Apply

March 24, 2020 • UPDATE FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

New Guidance States No Penalty for Withdrawal & COVID-19 Counts for SAP Appeal

State COVID-19 Guidance: SILP Inspection Not Required for Youth Displaced from Dorms

Just in Time for COVID-19 Response: $13 M for Housing for TAY.  Deadline 3/31

New Resource Outlines 4 Ways to Keep Foster Youth on Track for Fall College Enrollment

Tax Filing Deadline Extended to July 15, 2020

Unemployment Insurance is a Resource for TAY Who Have Had a Change in Employment

March 17, 2020 • CALIFORNIA COLLEGE PATHWAYS UPDATE

Corona Virus Resources - Cell Phones, Laptops, Workstudy Payments, Free Storage

3/31 Deadline for County Child Welfare to Receive $8M for Transitional Housing & $5M for Housing Navigation

AB 2416 Proposes Expanded Access to Financial Aid for Homeless Students

New Toolkit Available to Help High School Counselors Support Foster Youth to Complete the FAFSA

CSAC Issues Proposal to Modernize and Expand Cal Grant Program

Resources Available to Ensure an Accurate Census Count

March 3, 2020 • UPDATE FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

Submit Support Letters for Key Foster Care Proposals by Next Friday

Come to the Capitol on March 25^th to Support Proposals for Foster & Homeless Youth

FAFSA Completion for Foster Youth Up by 27 Percent: Learn Why Tomorrow

How is HEAP Being Used? Report Provides Answers for Homeless Youth Set-Aside

Report Outlines Strategies to Reduce Institutional Barriers to Financial Aid

February 18, 2020 • CALIFORNIA COLLEGE PATHWAYS UPDATE

Question of the Week - Infant Supplement Payment Eligibility

SB 958 Introduced to Strengthen Support for Foster Youth at Community Colleges

March 4 Webinar: Promising Practices to Increase Financial Aid Access Among Foster Youth

Webinar to Feature AB 2035 Healthy Futures for Foster Youth Bill

CHYP Publishes Directory of Basic Needs Resources on Campuses

New Report Captures Lessons Learned from AB 1228 Implementation

February 4, 2020 • UPDATE FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

Webinar to Feature 2020 Bills to Support Foster Youth College Access and Success

JBAY to Outline Strategies to Tackle Homelessness in 2020

CDSS Issues FAQ and Talking Tips for Case Managers About Reproductive and Sexual Health

LA County Dedicates 18% of State Funding to Homeless Youth

Insights Highlights New State Requirement to Screen for Trauma in Pediatric Settings

January 21, 2020 • UPDATE FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

SB 860 Introduced to Improve Rates of FAFSA Completion Among Foster Youth

New Law Expanding Access to Chafee Grant Program Takes Effect January 1

Changes to the FAFSA are coming brought on by the FUTURE Act

Governor’s Budget Targets Homelessness and Education

HUD 2019 PIT Count Finds More than 14,000 Unaccompanied & Parenting Youth Homeless

Webinar – How A Small Rural Community College Supports Students Experiencing Homelessness

Join JBAY at the Third Annual TAY Conference!  Registration is Open!

January 7, 2020 • UPDATE FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

January 30th Web Seminar to Launch CalEITC Outreach for Transition-Age Youth

California Legislature is Back in Session! Governor’s Budget to be released by 1/10

JBAY to Launch Initiative for Child Welfare and Probation Agencies on College Preparation

Policy Brief Highlights Specialized Case Management for Young Adults in Foster Care

Brief Finds 1 in 3 College Students Experienced Housing Security in Last 30 Days

DECEMBER 17, 2019 • CALIFORNIA COLLEGE PATHWAYS UPDATE

Question of the Week - Satisfactory Academic Progress

With the New Year Comes New Laws

Upcoming Conferences Address Needs of Transition Aged Foster Youth and College Basic Needs Insecurity

Interactive Map Shows County Profiles of Over 200,000 Students Impacted by Homelessness in

Join Our Team: JBAY is Hiring a Project Associate

DECEMBER 3, 2019 • UPDATE FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

Question of the Week-California Earned Income Tax Credit

LAO Report Predicts $7 Billion Surplus; Urges Caution in the Face of Possible Recession

Delivery of Making Proud Choices! to TAY Shows Improvements in Knowledge, Familiarity, and Attitudes on Sexual Health

State Grants Available for Community-Based Youth Programming as Alternatives to Arrest

LA RHEP is Recruiting for its Youth Advisory Board

California Earned Income Tax Expansion Means More Money Back in Pockets for TAY

November 19, 2019 • CALIFORNIA COLLEGE PATHWAYS UPDATE

Question of the Week- College Benefits for Homeless Students

Voices of Youth Count (VoYC) Brief Highlights Relationship Between Education and Homelessness

Youth Homelessness State Audit Recommends Improved Identification and Training for K-12 Staff

Extended Foster Care ACL Clarifies Ability to Reenter Foster Care with Immediate Placement

Strategies and Best Practices for Supporting Foster Youth College Transition

Upcoming Reproductive & Sexual Health Learning Community for STRTPs; Learn More on 11/21 Webinar

JBAY is Hiring for LA Office

November 5, 2019 • UPDATE FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

Policy Agenda Recommends Youth Set-Aside in Future Funding to Address Homelessness

Homeless Coordinating and Financing Council Issues HHAP Guidance and Funding Application Assistance

12/5 Webinar to Review Progress of Senate Bill 89 Implementation in the Bay Area

Pipeline to Success: Supporting Foster Youth from High School to Community College

NOFA Released: Time for Public Housing Authorities to Apply for FUP Vouchers

New Law Expands Medi-Cal Access to Young Adults Regardless of Immigration Status

October 22, 2019 • CALIFORNIA COLLEGE PATHWAYS UPDATE

Question of the Week-Credit Reports for Non-Minor Dependents

2019 Legislative Season Ends With Two JBAY Bills Signed into Law

FAFSA “How to” Webinars for Supporting Homeless & Foster Youth in November

New GAO Report Finds Nine Percent of Foster Youth Attend Three Schools in One Year

11/15 Webinar to Review Role of Extended Foster Care, Chafee ETVs & Campus Support Programs on College Outcomes

Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) Program Recommendations Due to Clearinghouse by October 30

October 8, 2019 • UPDATE FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

Question of the Week-Funding for Homes Not Yet Approved as Resource Families

Governor Newsom Signs Bills to Expand Chafee Access and Improve Services for Homeless Youth

JBAY Releases Annual Report; Finds Almost 1,000 Youth on Waitlist

Bill Aims to Remove “Lookback” Eligibility Provisions For Children in Foster Homes

Join LA RHEP on Oct 16 for a Roundtable on Empowering Parenting Youth in Foster Care

Upcoming Network Opportunity for Foster Youth on October 26 in Los Angeles

Free Smartphones Coming Soon for Foster Youth

September 24, 2019 • CALIFORNIA COLLEGE PATHWAYS UPDATE

Question of the Week-Community College Assessment and Remediation

Report Finds Persistent Gaps in Funding for Colleges Serving Underrepresented Students

9/25 Webinar and New Resources Available in Spanish on Supporting Healthy Sexual Development for Foster Youth

New Checklists Provide Valuable Tool for Assessing Best Interest Determinations

Federal Bill to Expand Access to Housing Vouchers for Former Foster Youth Advances to the House for Full Vote

September 10, 2019 • UPDATES FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

Question of the Week-Eligiblity Requirements for the 3rd Year THP-Plus Extension for Youth in School

New Toolkit Available to Help Child Welfare Leaders Utilize Data to Support Expectant and Parenting Youth

Demand for THP-Plus increases with More than 580 Youth on Waiting Lists

Workshop Submissions for Annual March Transition-Age Youth Conference are Due 10/15

Join the California Foster Youth FAFSA Challenge! – Learn More on October 1

August 27, 2019 • CALIFORNIA COLLEGE PATHWAYS

Question of the Week-Burton Book Fund

Urge Governor to Sign AB 1235 to Help Homeless Youth

Governor Signs Bill to Reduce Obstacles to CalFresh for College Students

8/29 Roundtable in Sacramento: Experts to Explain Predictive Risk Modeling in Child Welfare

13 White Papers Submitted to State Recommending Best Practices to Address Youth Homelessness

LA Continues Push to Increase Access to CalFresh for Foster Youth

Report Finds 4 in 10 Arrested Youth and Young Adults Have History of CPS Involvement

August 13, 2019 • UPDATES FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

Question of the Week-SB 89 Curriculum for Resource Family Pre-Approval Training

9/18 Webinar: Strategies on How to Access Newly Available Funding for Homeless Youth

HUD to Award Housing Vouchers to Address Homelessness Among Foster Youth

New State Data Show Most Parenting Youth Placed in SILPs

New Alternatives & Olive Crest Win FAFSA Challenge with 100% Completion Rate

Governor Signs Legislation to Expand Access to Priority Registration for Homeless Youth

Webinar to Provide Overview of CalFresh Benefits for College Students

Ten Communities to be Selected for Grand Challenge to End Youth Homelessness; Deadline Aug 20, 2019

July 30, 2019 • CALIFORNIA COLLEGE PATHWAYS

Question of the Week-Proving a Foster Youth’s Residency Status in CCCApply

Cal Grant Expansion for Foster Youth Fully Implemented for 2019-20 Academic Year

Mariposa, Kings, Fresno, Riverside and LA Take Top Prizes in California Foster Youth FAFSA Challenge

Brief Finds 47% of Homeless Youth with History of Foster Care Were First Homeless with Birth Family

8/21 Webinar: Making Proud Choices! Implementing Community-Based Sexual Health Education for Foster Youth

New Resources Available to Help Guide College Success

From Foster Youth Educational Rights to Transition Services: State Taskforce Releases New Factsheets

July 16, 2019 • UPDATES FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

Question of the Week-Extended Foster Care Eligibility in an Adult Adoption

The State Budget Passed…Now What?

Supervised Independent Living Placement Rate Reaches $1,000 Among Other FY20 Increases

State Moves Juvenile Justice Division from Corrections to Health & Human Services

CalYOUTH Brief Finds Systems Collaboration Improves Foster Youth Outcomes

National Data Find Youth in Extended Foster Care Fare Better than Those who Exit at Age 18

June 28, 2019 • CALIFORNIA COLLEGE PATHWAYS

Question of the Week-Reentering into Foster Care

State Budget Passes with Key Investments for Foster & Homeless Youth

2019-2020 Burton Book Fund: Opportunity for Colleges to Help Foster Youth Get Free Textbooks

New Report Provides Homeless Youth Outcome Metrics; May Assist with SB 918 Implementation

JBAY Bills Move Forward

Regional Trainings on Healthy Sexual Development in Foster Care: Registration Open

June 4, 2019 • UPDATES FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

Question of the Week-CalFresh Eligibility as an SSI Recipient

Contact Conferees to Address Homelessness Among Former Foster Youth

Latest CalYOUTH Brief Finds Gains in College Enrollment, Less in Persistence & Completion

New Report Proposes 20% Youth Set-Aside in State Funding to Address Homelessness

State Requires Access to Gender-Affirming Physical & Mental Health Care for Foster Youth

Guidance Issued on How Foster Youth Can Access Free Smart Phones & Monthly Plans

May 21, 2019 • CALIFORNIA COLLEGE PATHWAYS

Question of the Week-Chafee Grant Age Extension

Take Action to Provide Housing for Homeless Community College Students

6/5 Webinar: How LA County is Making College Preparation an Expectation for Caregivers

Governor Proposes CalEITC Expansion; Would Triple Credits to Nearly $1.2 Billion

CalYOUTH Brief Finds Stronger System Collaboration Leads to Longer Stays in Extended Foster Care

Take Me Out to the Ball Game! Free Tickets for June 25th SF Giants vs. CO Rockies Game

May 7, 2019 • UPDATES FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

Question of the Week

Assembly Proposes $600 Million State Funding for Homelessness; Youth Set-Aside on the Table

Age-Appropriate, Medically-Accurate Fact Sheets to be Released on 5/16 Web Seminar

State Issues Guidance to Extend Cal Grant for Foster Youth from Four to Eight Years

This Friday: Deadline to Submit Workshop Proposals for Blueprint Conference

How Can California Better Serve Expectant & Parenting Youth Under Family First Act?

April 16, 2019 • CALIFORNIA COLLEGE PATHWAYS

4/23 Webinar to Demystify Community College Matriculation and Prevent “Summer Melt”

Bills to Address Youth Homelessness & Improve Post-Secondary Education Outcomes Advance in Legislature

State Releases New Training on Foster Youth Sexual & Reproductive Health Under SB 89

California Community Colleges Indicate Housing is Their Students’ Number One Need

LAO Finds Further Research Needed on Whether Older Youth Have Greater Difficulty Accessing Foster Care

White Papers to Shape State’s Approach to Youth Homelessness

April 2, 2019 • UPDATES FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

Question of the Week

Budget Subcommittees to Review Child Welfare Proposals on Housing and More

Nevada, Tulare, Fresno, San Bernardino & Placer Counties Win FAFSA Challenge

Bill Seeks to Lengthen Time Youth Can Stay in Shelter to Prevent Undue Trauma

Study Finds Homeless Teens 3 Times More Likely to be Homeless as Young Adults

May 7: Movie Screening of “Friday’s Child” to Inspire Action to Support Foster Youth

March 19, 2016 • CALIFORNIA COLLEGE PATHWAYS

New Study Finds Nearly 1 in 5 Students Homeless at California Community Colleges

CalYOUTH Study Finds Foster Youth, Caseworkers Diverge in Views of Youths’ Preparedness for College

Save the Date: October 28-29 for the 2019 Blueprint for Success Conference

Ahora Disponible: Spanish Version of Financial Aid Guide for California Foster Youth

Senator Leyva Introduces Bill to Cover True Cost of Attending Community College

Federal Bill Targets Post-Secondary Educational Access & Success for Homeless & Foster Youth

March 5, 2019 • UPDATES FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

Question of the Week

Senator Portantino Introduces SB 568 to Address College Student Homelessness Crisis

New Toolkit Assists Counties with SB 12 Case Planning Mandate

Registration Now Open for JBAY’s Annual Graduation Celebration Events in May

State Releases Guidance on 26 New Laws Affecting Child Welfare Programs

2017 Data Find California Foster Youth Reunification Rate Higher than Nation

February 19, 2019 • CALIFORNIA COLLEGE PATHWAYS

New Online Training Available for Helping Homeless Students with College Transition

Support Letters Needed to Make Chafee Grant More Accessible

Student Success Dashboard Provides Foster Youth College Outcome Data

Print Brochures Available on Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights for Foster Youth

March 2 Priority FAFSA Deadline Less Than Two Weeks Away

State Snapshots of Student Homelessnesses Finds CA’s Homeless Student Population Increased by 4.16%

February  5, 2019 • UPDATES FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

Question of the Week

Legislation Introduced to Invest $100 million to Reduce Youth Homelessness in California

CalYOUTH Brief: No Association between Extended Care & Permanency Decline

Practice Brief Issued to Tackle Homelessness on College Campuses

State Addresses Obstacle to EFC Reentry for Certain NMDs Supervised by Probation

New Handbook Helps California Homeless Youth Understand Rights & Resources

January 22, 2019 • CALIFORNIA COLLEGE PATHWAYS

Question of the Week - IRS Verification of Nonfiling

Senator Jim Beall Introduces SB 150 to Improve Chafee Grant Access for Foster Youth: Webinar February 7

Governor’s Budget Proposal Includes Spending Increases

Webinar: State Tax Credit Puts Cash into the Pockets of California’s Most Vulnerable Transition-Age Youth

California Foster Youth Education Summit Registration is Now Open; Sign up by March 13

New Resources Available to Support Post-Secondary Access for Students Experiencing Homelessness

January 8, 2019 • UPDATES FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

Question of the Week

New Year is Here and Legislature is Off and Running

2018 HUD Report Finds California Accounts for a Third of Nation’s Unaccompanied Youth

What Were the Most Popular Questions of 2018? Find Out Now

Reevaluation of JJCPA: Lessons Learned from the Largest Probation Department in the U.S

December 18, 2018 • CALIFORNIA COLLEGE PATHWAYS

Question of the Week - CalGrant Extension

Calling All Campuses! Join Us 1/31 to Learn How to Connect Homeless Youth to Housing & Services

Department of Education Announces Easing of FAFSA Verification Requirements

Webinar: Growing Your Foster Youth Program: Tools for Outreach, Recruitment and Understanding Eligibility

Los Angeles Pilot Projects Demonstrate Promise of New Housing Strategies

New Study Demonstrates Differences in Risk Factors and Health Outcomes Between Homeless and Non-Homeless Students

Newsletter on Hiatus for the Holidays; Will Return on Tuesday, January 8

December 11, 2018 • UPDATES FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

Question of the Week-Comprehensive Sexual Education Providers

LA County Board Motion Increases Foster Youth Access to CalFresh

Report Shows California Foster Youth Fare Beat National Average in Employment, Education and Housing

Brief Sheds Light on Barriers to Securing a Mental Health Contract to Serve Foster Youth

Transitional Housing Evaluation Finds Improvements in Housing Stability and Earnings

What’s the Latest? Youth Rapid Rehousing Webinar Will Provide Practice Updates

Want to be Involved in Improving Child Welfare Policy? Join Our Team - JBAY is Hiring!

December 6, 2018 • UPDATES FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

Question of the Week-NMDs in the Military

2018 EITC Outreach Information Released To Raise Awareness of Expanded Eligibility

Extended Foster Care Positively Associated with Less Homelessness, Criminal Justice Involvement and Pregnancy

THP+FC & THP-Plus: New Website, New Data Snapshots

ACIN Encourages Use of CFTs to Improve Collaboration with Education Agencies

Roadmap Provides New Take on Combatting Youth Homelessness Through Prevention

November 27, 2018 • UPDATES FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

Question of the Week-Foster Youth Payments Directly to Youth Living in Dorms

December 13th Webinar to Provide Latest Changes in Financial Aid for Foster Youth

Chapin Hall Risk Assessment Tool Successfully Predicts Housing Instability

New Federal Bill Proposes to Allocate $750M to Combat Homelessness, Including Youth

LA Conference to Offer Practical Tools to Improve Sexual Health of Foster Youth

Save the Date: January 22nd for Annual Caregiver’s Day at the Capitol

Join Our Team - JBAY is Hiring!

November 20, 2018 • CALIFORNIA COLLEGE PATHWAYS

Question of the Week-Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Deadline

Chapin Hall Releases Next Installment of CalYouth Study

New Guides & Infographics Published to Support College Students Experiencing Homelessness

Annie E. Casey Foundation Report Finds States’ Youth Support Efforts Yield Mixed Results

Join Our Team - JBAY is Hiring!

Donations Being Accepted for Fire Victims

November 13, 2018 • UPDATES FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

Question of the Week-Work Requirements for THP-Plus

JBAY Releases Page-by-Page Guide for Assisting Homeless Youth with the FAFSA

Brief Finds Homeless Youth Mortality Rate 10 Times Higher Than General Youth Population

The Midterm Elections are Over: What Does it Mean for Child Welfare?

Blink and You’ll Miss It! CSU Application Deadline on November 30th

Tipsheet Connects Young Parents to Childcare

November 6, 2018 • UPDATES FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

Question of the Week-THP-Plus Rates Across the State

Level of Care Report Finds 81% of Services Designations are Basic

Policy Brief Summarizes Rapid Rehousing Research: Better Outcomes for Lower Cost

Scorecard Provides Comprehensive View of California’s 9.3 Million Children

A Seat at the Table: HUD to Co-Host Webinar on Partnering with Homeless Youth

October 30, 2018 • UPDATES FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

Question of the Week-Health Assessment and Dental Care Requirement

Foster Youth Educational Planning Guide Now Available in Spanish

THP+FC & THP-Plus One Year Later: Have We Reduced Involuntary Exits?

New Study Finds 60% Increase in Utilization of Relative Caregivers in California

California Has Improved Access to CalFresh for College Students, Advocates Call for More

First Annual Foster Youth Reproductive Health Conference to be Held on December 18

October 23, 2018 • UPDATES FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

Question of the Week-Is there an amount required to be spent on clothing within a family resource rate?

Homeless Student Crisis Evident in All Three CA Public Higher Education Systems

Newly Updated FAFSA Guide Offers Step-by-Step Guidance and Tips

Publication Provides Mental Health Framework for Serving Sexually Exploited Children

Youth Scholarships Available for TAY Conference; Apply by November 30th

Los Angeles Job Networking Event for Foster Youth to be held October 27th

October 16, 2018 • CALIFORNIA COLLEGE PATHWAYS

California College Pathways Progress Update 

California Community Colleges Seek to Expand Cal Grant

California Foster Youth Education Summit Request for Proposals

CCCCO Releases New Guide for Homeless Liaisons

Study Brief Shares Lessons Learned from Testing Evidence-Based Mentoring Strategies for Foster Youth Students

Webinar: Shelter and Services for Homeless Youth in Higher Education

October 10, 2018 • UPDATES FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

Question of the Week-Chafee Grant Expansion to Youth Up to Age 26

Realignment Report Issued Almost Six Months After April 15th Deadline

New Report Provides Insight into Implications of California’s Recent EITC Expansion for TAY

Los Angeles Approves Motion to Increase College Access for Foster and Probation Youth

“Why Do Guys Need to Get the HPV Vaccine?” Mobile App Answers Questions Like These

October 2, 2018 • UPDATES FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

Question of the Week-CalFresh Student Eligibility: Approved Programs to Increase Employability

Deadline Passes to Sign Bills; So What Happened in Child Welfare?

Having Trouble Finding an ACL or ACIN on Extended Foster Care? We have the List!

Tip Sheet Series Compiles Best Practices Around the County for Supporting Homeless Youth in College

Calling all Caregivers, McKinney Vento Liaisons, Social Workers and More! The FAFSA Season is Open

Ahorita! Conoce Tus Derechos de Salud Sexual y Reproductiva

September 25, 2018 • UPDATES FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

Question of the Week-Married Youth’s Eligibility for Extended Foster Care

State Issues Guidance to Clarify Transition Jurisdiction for Human Trafficking Victims

New Policy Brief Outlines State Investment in Homelessness & Makes Recommendations

Looking for Comprehensive Sexual Health for Foster Youth? We’ve Got the List!

10/17 Webinar: THP-Plus and THP+FC Annual Report Finds Shifts in Demographics

September 18, 2018 • CALIFORNIA COLLEGE PATHWAYS UPDATE

Question of the Week - Chafee Grant Application Deadline

SB 1391 Would End the Transfer of 14 and 15 Year Old Children to Adult Court

ACL Released Regarding Social Worker Post-Secondary Education Case Planning Requirement

NAEHCY Launches New Single Point-Of-Contact Model Toolkit

Nevada To Waive Tuition Fees for Foster Youth Beginning in January 2019

Study Reveals Potential in New York Model for Improving 2-Year College Outcomes

September 11, 2018• UPDATES FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

Question of the Week-Foster Youth Reproductive and Sexual Health Rights-Storing Birth Control Pills

Applications State Releases NOFA the $500 Million in HEAP Funds, Including 5% for Homeless Youth

Summer Data on Transitional Housing: Nearly 3 in 4 Youth Employed in THP-Plus

Report Provides Lessons Learned From Legal Aid Project to Address Youth Homelessness

Get Your Questions Answered about the Recently Expanded CA EITC for Youth 18 to 24

CDSS calls for Input on Continuum of Care Reform: Stakeholder Meeting on Sept 18

September 4, 2018• UPDATES FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

Question of the Week-Duration of Emergency Child Care Bridge Program

Legislative Deadline Passes: Child Welfare Bills Referred to the Governor

Tax Credit Puts Cash into Pockets of California’s Most Vulnerable Transition-Age Youth; Order Materials by September 17th!

Brief Investigates States’ Housing Practices for Young Adults in Extended Foster Care

School has Started! Foster Youth Students can Receive $200 from the Burton Book Fund

Newsletter Launched to Focus in Reproductive Health and Equity for California’s Foster Youth

August 28, 2018• UPDATES FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

Question of the Week-Med-Cal for Former Foster Youth in the Unaccompanied Refugee Minors Program

New Tool to Assist Case Managers Working with Foster & Homeless Youth in College

New Services-Only Rate of $833 Established by CDSS and Effective as of July 1

Lessons Learned from a LA Pilot on How to Provide Comprehensive Sex-Ed to Foster Youth on Sept 19 Webinar

Sept 20 Event in LA to Explore the Intersection Between Homelessness and Higher Education

August 21, 2018 • CALIFORNIA COLLEGE PATHWAYS UPDATE

Question of the Week - Mobile-friendly FAFSA

Webinar September 27: Addressing Stigma: Strategies for Facilitating Access to Basic Needs Support at Community Colleges

Study Finds Poorer Educational Outcomes for Reunified Foster Youth

Career and Technical Education Reauthorization Strengthens Support for Homeless and Foster Youth

Schoolhouse Connection Features Homelessness and Housing Insecurity in Higher Education in Two Upcoming Webinars

August 14, 2018• UPDATES FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

Question of the Week- Emergency Child Care Bridge Program for Non-RFA Approved Homes

State Issues FAQ on $500 Million for Homelessness; NOFA to Launch 9/5/18

Webinar: Moving from “How’s School Going?” to Targeted Academic Case Management

Foster Care Basic Rate Increases to $960, Effective July 1, 2018

Policy Brief Outlines Strategies to Accurately Count Homeless Youth

Thank You! Burton Book Fund Event Provides Text Books for 350 Foster Youth

July 24, 2018 • CALIFORNIA COLLEGE PATHWAYS UPDATE

Question of the Week - Resources for Students with Disabilities

California College Pathways Wins HUD’S 2018 Secretary Award for Public-Philanthropic Partnerships

Four Additional California Community Colleges to Offer NextUP Programs

AB 2448 Headed to Senate Appropriations Committee

Report Ranks California Third in Nation on Response to Youth Homelessness

Webinar July 26: Using Behavioral Science to improve Student Outreach

July 17, 2018• UPDATES FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

Question of the Week-Applying for Homeless Youth Aid in your Community

State Issues Guidance on Complying with Reproductive and Sexual Health Care Mandate

Latest Insights Explores the Intersection between Housing Instability and Child Welfare

Funding Continued for Emergency Foster Care Placements with Pending RFA Applications

Join and Implementation Workgroup to Support Youth At Risk of Being Criminalized

July 10, 2018 • UPDATES FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

Question of the Week-Applying to Participate in the Emergency Child Care Bridge Program

Study Finds the Level of Care Protocol for CCR to be Moderately Reliable

Governor Signs Budget; Includes Investments for Youth and Families

CalYOUTH Participants at Age 21: Less Likely to Use Birth Control than Non-Foster Peers

Join JBAY for the Sixth Annual Burton Book Fund Event

June 26, 2018 • UPDATES FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

Question of the Week-Assessing the Sharing of Bedrooms by Transgender Youth

Burton Book Fund Launched: Application Deadline Friday, July 13th

CalYOUTH Study Finds 57% of Foster Youth Working at Age 21, Mostly Full Time

Study Finds Low Rate of Contraception Use Among System-Involved Youth, Particularly Condoms

Brief Provides 10 Concrete Ways to Prevent Homelessness Among Justice-Involved Youth

Newsletter on Vacation Next Week

June 19, 2018 • CALIFORNIA COLLEGE PATHWAYS UPDATE

Question of the Week - Eligibility for Chafee Grant for Students with Federal Overpayment

College Support for Foster Youth Expanded in Legislative Budget

Orange, Tulare, Butte and Sierra Counties Recognized in Foster Youth FAFSA Challenge

CalYouth Study – Education Findings

Brief Investigates How Helpful Career Technical Education is in Bolstering Workforce

Upcoming Webinar for Educational Professionals on Federal Financial Aid Policies and Practices for Homeless Youth

June 12, 2018 • UPDATES FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

Question of the Week-Housing Provider Attendance at CFT Meetings

Hear Ye, Hear Ye: The Wave 3 Cal YOUTH Study Has Been Released!

Budget Agreement Reached; $25 Million Dedicated to Homeless Youth

“Homeless Youth Liaisons” at Community Colleges – Roster Now Available

LA DCFS and LACOE Partner to Improve on Information Sharing System for Foster Youth

June 5, 2018 • UPDATES FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

Question of the Week-Waiving Court Attendance

Deadline Passes for Bills to Move to Second House in State Legislature

Survey Finds Majority of CCCs have Food Pantries & Assist with CalFresh Enrollment

Text Mining Finds Substance Abuse in 71% of Families of Foster Children

Brief Lays Out Insights for Integrating Data for Two Generation Initiatives

May 29, 2018 • UPDATES FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

Question of the Week- THP-Plus Program

Help Include Homeless Youth in the State Budget: Add Your Name Today!

Chafee Funds Remain for 2017-18 Academic Year- Apply by June 30th!

Snapshot Shows College Attendance & Persistence Higher in THP-Plus than THP+FC

Research Brief Finds Large Gaps in Service Need and Receipt in Undocumented Families

ACL Lays Out Revised Conversion Process for Approved and Licensed Foster Caregivers

May 22, 2018 • UPDATES FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

Question of the Week- Therapeutic Foster Care (TFC) and Intensive Services Foster Care (ISFC)

Homelessness Proposals Start to Solidify, as June 15 Budget Deadline Nears

House Rejects Farm Bill, Sparing 5.2M Food Stamp Recipients, Including Foster Youth

Tools You Can Use: State Provides Guidance and Resources for Implementing Trauma-Informed Care

Report Finds 40 Percent of Children Separated from Family During Homelessness

CDSS and Chapin Hall to Provide Free CANS and TCOM training for Child Welfare Workers

May 15, 2018 • CALIFORNIA COLLEGE PATHWAYS UPDATE

Question of the Week - IRS Verification of Non-Filing Letter

Proposed Budget Includes NextUp Expansion and Changes to Community College Funding Formula

FAFSA Data Reveals 10% Increase in Number of Homeless Youth applicants between 2013-2017

State Legislature Considers Three Bills to Address Student Basic Needs

Brief Finds One Million Children in the U.S. Have a Young Parent who Experienced Homelessness in the Past Year

Registration for Annual #RealCollege Conference on Student Basic Needs Opens Today

May 8, 2018• UPDATES FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

Question of the Week-Appeal Process for Late GPA Submission

2018-2019 Burton Book Fund Opening Soon! Webinar on June 22

Health Insurance Enrollment among Former Foster Youth Ages 21-25 Nearly Doubled Since 2015

$30 Million Available for Transition-Age Foster Youth and Families Lacking Housing for Placement or Reunification

Federal Fact Sheet Shows Reduced Caseload and Increased Placement with Relatives

May 1, 2018• UPDATES FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

Question of the Week-Reentry  Contacts

Policy Brief Finds LGBTQ Youth Have Twice the Rate of Homelessness

Partnership Launched to Reduce High Rate of Unintended Pregnancy Among Foster Youth

Housing Audit Recommends Single State Entity to Coordinate Homeless Programs

State Announces a Delay in Full Implementation of Level of Care Protocol

Report Lays Out Latest Policies and Research on Foster Youth Transition to Adulthood

April 24, 2018• UPDATES FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

Question of the Week- Chafee Education and Training Vouchers

State Legislature Considers 7 Budget Proposals for Foster & Homeless Youth

$50 Million for Homeless Youth Included in Senate Housing & Homelessness Bill

Take Me Out to the Ball Game! Free Tickets for June 22 SF Giants vs. SD Padres

Factsheet Provides Need-to-Know Information on ICWA

Policy Brief Suggests CA Moving in the Right Direction to Support Foster Youth in College

April 17, 2018 • UPDATES FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

Question of the Week-Foster Parent Upset about Condoms

Facing Food Insecurity, State Policy Expands Access to CalFresh for Students

Legislation Proposes to Improve Access to Former Foster Youth in Guardianship and Adoption

Federal Memo Lays Out Requirements and Implementation Timeline of Families First

Fact Sheet Released with Latest Data, Laws and Practice Guidance on Education of Foster Children and Youth

April 10, 2018 • CALIFORNIA COLLEGE PATHWAYS UPDATE

Question of the Week - Summer Financial Aid

Yuba, Sonoma, Fresno and San Diego Counties Win Foster Youth FAFSA Challenge

Federal Budget Increases Spending on Educational Programs

Wisconsin HOPE Lab Releases New Study on College Food and Housing Insecurity

Webinar: The Implementation of a Faculty/Staff Mentor Program for College Going Foster Youth

New Funding for CAFYES Announced, Bringing the Total Number of Campuses to 51

April 3, 2018 • UPDATES FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

Question of the Week

April 11 Webinar to Lay Out Implications of the Family First Prevention Services Act

Legislative Proposal Seeks to Reduce Placement Changes and Improve Process

State Notifies Counties to Fund Caregivers on the Date an RFA Application is Submitted

New Education Toolkit Available for Court Companions to Foster Youth

50-State Review Names California among 8 States to Incentivize Teen Permanency

March 27, 2018 • UPDATES FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

Question of the Week-Foster Youth Reproductive Health Rights

Registration for John Burton Advocates for Youth Graduation Events Now Open

Bill Introduced to Establish Statewide Mobile Crisis Response for Foster Youth & Caregivers

Short-Term Resolution in Effect for Families Who Accept Placement before RFA Approval

Webinar to Address Assessment, Remediation & Recent Changes

State Releases Guidance on Strategy to Serve California’s Most Needy Foster Children

March 20, 2018 • CALIFORNIA COLLEGE PATHWAYS UPDATE

SB 940 Unanimously Passes Senate Education Committee

Five Tips to Ensure Youth Do Not Miss out on Financial Aid When FAFSA is Flagged for Verification

April 4 Webinar: Learn Best Practices on Supporting Homeless College Students

New Multidisciplinary Foster Care Research Center Launches at UCLA

New Campaign Seeks to Support Homeless Students Through Education

College Board and ACT Announce Expanded Fee Waivers for College-Bound Low-Income Students

March 13, 2018 • UPDATES FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

Question of the Week - Minimum Income for Filing Taxes

Calling All Relative Caregivers: Share Your Experience with Resource Family Approval at April Budget Hearings

California Law Repealing Juvenile Court Administrative Fees Went into Effect on January 1

New Federal Data Shows California Leads Nation in Number of Foster Youth Completing the FAFSA by a Factor of Three

Report Highlights Discussion from Day-Long Discission of Immigration and Child Welfare

March 6, 2018 • UPDATES FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

Question of the Week - Foster Care Payments for NMDs

2018 Child Welfare Bills Focus on Continuum of Care Reform, Placement Stability and More

Snapshot Shows Higher Rates of School Enrollment and Employment in THP-Plus vs THP+FC

New Report Finds 1 in 5 Homeless Youth Experience Trafficking

Toolkit for Juvenile Justice Practitioners Explains Funding Streams and More

February 27, 2018 • UPDATES FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

Question of the Week - FAFSA Submission

Take Action to Combat Youth Homelessness

Financial Aid for Homeless & Foster Youth, Part II: After the FAFSA

Twin Legislative Proposals Aim to Improve Resource Family Approval Process

2018 Youth Empowerment Summit Registration Opens

Judges and Court Partners, Mark your Calendars for Training on Foster Youth Reproductive Health Rights and More

February 20, 2018 • CALIFORNIA COLLEGE PATHWAYS UPDATE

Question of the Week

Take Action to Help Expand Financial Aid Access for Foster Youth

2018 California Foster Youth Education Summit Registration Opens

CSU Study finds 2 in 5 Students Experience Food Insecurity and 1 in 10 Experience Homelessness

New Disaster-Related Funding Provides Additional Support for Displaced Students

SchoolHouse Connection Webinar: Supporting Young Parents and Their Children Through Education and Early Care

February 13, 2018 • UPDATES FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

Question of the Week

EITC Web Seminar to Focus on Foster Youth, Homeless Youth and College Students

New Report Finds California’s 9 Million Children Face Challenges at Every Level

New Report Finds Exits to Guardianship Double Since 2007

HCD Releases Details on Implementation of Historic 15-Bill Housing Package

February 6, 2018• UPDATES FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

Question of the Week

Groundbreaking Study Finds 4.2 Million Youth Experience Homelessness Over a 12 Month Period

Implementation of New Foster Care Rates Set to Start March 1st for Foster Family Agencies

Information About Extended Foster Care & AB12 Now Lives on the JBAY Website

Child Welfare Workers that Work with Immigrant Families, Mark your Calendars for February 8th

JBAY is on Social Media; Follow Us to Stay in the Loop!

January 30, 2018 • UPDATES FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

Question of the Week

Senator Wiener Introduces Ambitious Proposal to Reduce Youth Homeless in California

In Midst of Amped Up Immigration Enforcement, New Resource Lays Out Child Welfare’s Role in Protecting Immigrant Families

March 2nd is 31 Days Away; Don’t Let Youth Leave Financial Aid Money on the Table!

Except for California, States Fail to Protect Students From For-Profit Postsecondary Predators, Report Finds

January 23, 2018 • CALIFORNIA COLLEGE PATHWAYS UPDATE

Question of the Week

Community College Chancellor’s Office Releases Application to Participate in NextUp Expansion

Governor Proposes Major Changes to Community College Funding Methodology

Text “Nudges” Show 10% Improvement on College Persistence

NYT Highlights California Efforts to Address Food Insecurity Among College Students

January 16, 2018 • UPDATES FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

Question of the Week

2018-2019 State Budget Released; Includes Investments for CCR: Sexual Health and More

$200 Cash Incentive for Foster Youth to Attend Sexual Health Education Training

SB 213 Streamlines Exemption Process for Caregivers’ Criminal History Review

Long Anticipated Criteria for STRTP Placement Released

January 9, 2018• UPDATES FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

Question of the Week

Training Available for LA Caregivers: Learn to Prevent Pregnancy & STIs among Foster Youth

State Clarifies Foster Care, Not Criminal Justice, is the System for CSEC Victims

RAND Report Finds Prevention + Treatment Services = Decrease in Child Maltreatment

ILRC Urges Child Welfare Community to Call on Leader Pelosi to Protect Immigrant Children

Latest Insights Reports Finds Low Pay and High Turnover Among Social Workers

December 19, 2017 • CALIFORNIA COLLEGE PATHWAYS UPDATE

Question of the Week

House Set to Approve Bill to Increase Costs for Students, Gut Accountability for Colleges

Upcoming Financial Aid Webinars

New Online Report Card Shows Foster Youth Outcomes in K-12 Districts

Report Explores the Link Between Relationships and Transformational Change

December 12, 2017 • UPDATES FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

Question of the Week

CalYOUTH Brief Finds Higher Rates of Psych Med Use among LGBTQ Youth

New State Data Show Foster Children Experience Highest Rate of Chronic Absenteeism

State Clarifies NMDs’ Right to Privacy & Decision-Making Regarding Medical Care

Financial Aid for Foster & Homeless Youth, Part 1: Completing the FAFSA

First Statewide Conference to Focus on Extended Foster Care

December 5, 2017 • UPDATES FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

Question of the Week

Fall 2017 School Enrollment Up from Last Year for Youth in THP+FC & THP-Plus

New Year, New Law: SB 190 Repeals Juvenile Delinquency Fees to Families

Over 30 Counties Have Joined the California Foster Youth FAFSA Challenge

Social Worker with Questions about Immigration & Child Welfare? Join this Call

November 28, 2017 • UPDATES FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

Question of the Week

Questions about the New Emergency Child Care Bridge Program? Ask CDSS

Stop Vulnerable Children from Footing the Bill for Tax “Reform”

New Year, New Law: AB 1371 Establishes Protections for Parenting Youth

HHS Reports on 2016 Crisis Hotline: 28% Youth on Street at Time of Contact

November 21, 2017 • CALIFORNIA COLLEGE PATHWAYS UPDATE

Question of the Week

New Study Provides Insights into Youth Homelessness

Upcoming Webinar: CalFresh for Current & Former Foster Youth Students

CCCCO Launches New NextUp Website

New Year, New Law: AB 766

SchoolHouse Connection Webinar: Breaking Down Educational Barriers: Insights from Students

November 15, 2017 • UPDATES FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

Question of the Week

LA Foster Youth: Get the Low Down on Sexual Health + Earn Some Extra Holiday $

Some Phase II Rates Under Continuum of Care Reform Delayed Until February

New Year, New Law: AB 1006 to Ensure Access to Specialized Permanency Services

Join the California Foster Youth FAFSA Challenge - Learn More this Friday!

Updated Reference Manual for Dependency Attorneys Released

February 28, 2017 • UPDATES FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

AB 12 Question of the Week

Ridley-Thomas Introduces Bill to Fill Gap Between Children’s Outpatient Mental Health & Hospitalization

Bill Proposed by Weber to Close the Loop on Student Exemptions for CalFresh Eligibility

A Review of the Process of Trying Youth as Adults Makes a Case for Stopping the Practice

Report Calls for Increased Investment in Child Welfare

February 21,  2017 - CALIFORNIA COLLEGE PATHWAYS UPDATE

March 2 Financial Aid Application Deadline Approaching

Registration Now Open for Foster Care Education Summit

New Report Finds Success Increases with More Financial Aid for Lowest Income Community College Students

Assembly Bill 214 (Weber) Seeks to Address College Campus Hunger

TICAS Calls for Redirecting Middle Class Scholarship Funds to Expand Cal Grant Program

New Website Helps Empower Foster Youth to Make Fully-Informed Decisions About Their College Options

New ESSA Guidance and Webinars Focus on College and Career Readiness

February 14, 2017 • UPDATES FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

AB 12 Question of the Week

CAFYES, FYSI, EOPS…Alphabet Soup? Get Schooled on Foster Youth On-Campus Support

Phase II of Continuum of Care Reform Rolls Out, DSS Unveils New Rate Structure

Largest Probation Department Pilots New Juvenile Justice Model, Major Culture Shift

2/22 Webinar - Which Foster Care Records Are Confidential?

February 7, 2017 • UPDATES FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

AB 12 Question of the Week

Senator Leyva Introduces Bill to Reduce Rates of Unintended Pregnancy Among Foster Youth

Sign on to Protect Funding for Child Welfare Services

Web Seminar to Address Questions from Non-Profit and Public Sector on Immigration

Where Can I Access California Dependency Case Law?

Service Providers: Help Improve Former Foster Youth Medi-Cal Enrollment & Retention

January 31, 2017 • UPDATES FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

AB 12 Question of the Week

Support the Beall Pell Bill - Increasing Access to Financial Aid for Foster Youth

Urge Congress: Hands Off Former Foster Youth Health Coverage

Is Your Community on the Right Track to End Youth Homelessness?

Pro-Kid Policy Agenda Calls for Increased Accountability & Oversight

January 24, 2017 • UPDATES FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

AB 12 Question of the Week

Program Snapshot Shows Most Youth Not in College, Despite Having Received their High School Diploma

Skits, Comics & Memes Demystify California’s Continuum of Care Reform in Youth Toolkit

Let’s Talk THP-Plus Rates: Regional Housing Costs & Serving Parenting Youth

Organizations Collecting Stories about the Impact of the Proposed Repeal of the ACA

New Website Go-To Resource for Issues & Trends Impacting Older Foster Youth

January 17,  2017 - CALIFORNIA COLLEGE PATHWAYS UPDATE

Webinar February 14 - SB 12: Increasing Pell Grant Receipt Among Foster Youth

Priority Registration Expansion Effective January 1, 2017

Foster Youth Survey: Help Improve Access to Financial Aid by Sharing Your Experience

Webinar January 25: Implementation of Resource Family Approval

I Can Afford College Campaign Offers Resources to Assist with Financial Aid Access

Childcare for Parents in College: A State-by-State Assessment

All County Letter Issued: Utilizing Title IV-E Funding to Support County Foster Youth Services Coordinating Programs

January 11, 2017 • UPDATES FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

AB 12 Question of the Week

Governor Releases Proposed 2017-18 Budget, Slowed Growth Leads to $1.6 B Deficit

Sign On: Include TAY in the $2 B Housing Bond for Permanent Supportive Housing

Webinar - How to Help Foster Youth Avoid the Remediation Trap and Achieve College Success

New Tool Available to Reduce Overuse of Psychotropic Medication

January 3, 2017 • UPDATES FROM JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

AB 12 Question of the Week

2017: A New Year and A New Name!

State Leadership Jump-Starts Legislative Session with Appointments

Caregivers Having “The Talk” with Foster Youth - Is there a Guide for That?

Should Part of the $2B Housing Bond Go to Transition-Age Youth? Make Your Opinion Known

NYTD Reaches Same Conclusion as CalYOUTH: Youth in Extended Foster Care Do Better

December 13, 2016 • JOHN BURTON FOUNDATION UPDATES

AB 12 Question of the Week

Beall Launches Session with Bill to Increase Pell Receipt Among Foster Youth

Web Seminar to Highlight New Approach to Case Management, Academic Coaching

What Did I Miss? Co-Investment Partnership Provides Year-End Roundup

What is a State Requirement for CSEC? What is a Federal? CDSS Provides the Answers

Children’s Well-Being Report Tracks Indicators by County, Illustrates Racial Disparities

December 6, 2016 • JOHN BURTON FOUNDATION UPDATES

AB 12 Question of the Week

State Issues Joint Letter on Federal & State Data Sharing Requirements Under LCFF

California Reports Largest Numbers of Homeless Unaccompanied Youth in Nation

State Issues Final Regulations to Implement Accountability/State Plan Provisions of ESSA

Evaluation Finds Transitional Living Services Have Positive Impact on Youth

November 22, 2016 • JOHN BURTON FOUNDATION UPDATES

AB 12 Question of the Week

State Shares Best Practices for Concurrent Placement of Dependents & Wards

State Leadership: Results of Presidential Election Inconsistent with California’s Values

Video Series Shares Stories of Youth Prosecuted & Incarcerated in Adult System

Factsheet Lists State Laws on Court Hearings for Out-of-Home Placement

Judicial Council Training: Legal Updates Related to Continuum of Care Reform

November 8, 2016 • JOHN BURTON FOUNDATION UPDATES

AB 12 Question of the Week

State Issues Guidance on New and Improved Tracking of Young Parents in Foster Care

Children in Foster Care in U.S. Increases, California Experiences Decline

Final Webinar on CalYOUTH Study, Outcomes at Age 19: Physical & Mental Health

Study Finds Fast-Tracking Termination of Parental Rights Does Not Speed Up Adoption

November 1, 2016 • JOHN BURTON FOUNDATION UPDATES

AB 12 Question of the Week

State Establishes Policies & Procedures to Prevent Child Sex Trafficking

How Orange County Prevents Unplanned Pregnancy Among Foster Youth

It Takes a Village - Webinar on Collaboratives Supporting Foster Youth to and through College

Report Makes Recommendations for Cross-System Collaboration, TANF & Child Welfare

October 25, 2016 • JOHN BURTON FOUNDATION UPDATES

AB 12 Question of the Week

State Releases Plan to Prevent Unintended Pregnancy for Foster Youth

Questions about NMD Eligibility for CalFresh? There’s an FAQ for that

Comprehensive Study Investigates Physical and Mental Health of Children and Youth in Foster Care

Report Says Title IV-E Entitlement Should be Replicated, Not Replaced

Prepare for the 2017 Homeless Youth Point-in-Time Count

October 11, 2016 • JOHN BURTON FOUNDATION UPDATES

AB 12 Question of the Week

JBF Releases 2015-16 THP-Plus & THP+FC Annual Report

Two of Three Bills Pass, Addressing Over-Prescription of Psych Meds to Foster Youth

Web Seminar on 2015-16 THP-Plus/THP+FC Annual Report & Legislative Wrap-Up

Web Seminar to Debunk Myths Underlying Federal Foster Care Reform Efforts

October 4, 2016 • JOHN BURTON FOUNDATION UPDATES

AB 12 Question of the Week

Governor Signs Bill Eliminating Barrier to Mental Health Services for Foster Youth

State Issues ACL Clarifying Reproductive and Sexual Health Rights of Foster Youth

Financial Aid Webinar: Getting Beyond 50% Rate of Pell Grant Utilization for Foster Youth

First-Ever Comprehensive Review of Literature on LGBTQ Youth in Foster Care Released

September 27, 2016 • JOHN BURTON FOUNDATION UPDATES

AB 12 Question of the Week

Governor Signs Bill to Ensure and Expand Priority Registration for Foster Youth

Governor Agrees: No Such Things as a Child Prostitute

Rubber Hits the Road on California’s Reforms Efforts: New Foster Care Rates Issued

New State Guidance Clarifies: Data Sharing Does Not Violate Privacy Rights

CalYOUTH Study Seeking Youth Recruiters

September 13, 2016 • JOHN BURTON FOUNDATION UPDATES

AB 12 Question of the Week

Join Assembly Member Tony Thurmond for a Policy Briefing on Challenges Faced by Transition-Age Foster Youth

Federal Bill Would Provide Tax Credits for Employers to Hire Foster Youth

Handy Primer Released on California Courts and Child Welfare

National Campaign Seeks Input to Address Unplanned Pregnancy Among Foster Youth

September 6, 2016 • JOHN BURTON FOUNDATION UPDATES

AB 12 Question of the Week

Thurmond Bill Establishes Graduation and Loan Default Standards for Chafee ETV

State Gives Instructions to End MFG, Effective January 1, 2017

New Report Explores Debate between Family Preservation and Abuse Prevention

Webinar to Discuss to New ESSA Guidelines Regarding Homeless Students

August 9, 2016 • JOHN BURTON FOUNDATION UPDATES

AB 12 Question of the Week

State Issues Guidance on How to Implement New Infant Supplement for Parenting Dependents

Support Legislation to Improve Access to Mental Health for Foster Youth

Bill to Ensure Priority Registration for Foster Youth Passes Out of Appropriations

Family Conflict Key Driver of Youth Homelessness, Yet Few Evaluations of Family Interventions Exist

July 5, 2016 • JOHN BURTON FOUNDATION UPDATES

AB 12 Question of the Week

State Issues New Foster Care Rates for 2016-17; Infant Supplement Increases to $900

Indian Child Welfare Act Regulations Issued After Nearly 40 Years

Feds Announce Funding to Serve LGBTQ Homeless Youth & Former Foster Youth

Extensive Guidance Issued on Federal Every Student Succeeds Act

Report Finds 23% Foster Youth are LGBTQ-More than Half Being Youth of Color

June 28, 2016 • JOHN BURTON FOUNDATION UPDATES

SPECIAL EDITION UPDATE:

WHAT WAS INCLUDED FOR CHILD WELFARE IN THE GOVERNOR’S 2016-2017 STATE BUDGET?

June 21, 2016 • JOHN BURTON FOUNDATION UPDATES

AB 12 Question of the Week

A Message from John Burton…

Concerns Surface in California that Families First May Restrict Access to Foster Care

Questions about the $200 for Parenting NMDs in SILPs? State Provides Answers

CalYOUTH Study: Web Seminar Series to Understand Extended Foster Care

Electronic Records Initiatives for Foster Youth Sprouting Up Across State

June 14,  2016 - CALIFORNIA COLLEGE PATHWAYS UPDATE

AB12 Question of the Week: Post-Secondary Education Series

Webinar: Burton Book Fund 101 - Intro to the 2016-17 Program

YouthSpeak: The Importance of Foster Youth Voice

GAO Releases New Report: Actions Needed to Improve Federal Financial Assistance for Homeless and Foster Youth

New Policy Brief Looks at Experiences of Former Foster Youth in Postsecondary Education

New Foster Care Transition Toolkit Offers Tips for Helping Foster Youth Succeed as Adults

Stakeholders Come Together to End Youth Homelessness

June 7, 2016 • JOHN BURTON FOUNDATION UPDATES

AB 12 Question of the Week

Take Action to Give Foster Youth a Fighting Chance at College

Support Legislation to Ensure Priority Registration for Foster Youth

What is the Evidence Supporting the Use of Relative Caregivers? Find Out!

White House Convenes Technology and Child Welfare Sectors to Solve Pressing Issues

Report Shows Laptops Increase Satisfaction and Decrease Depression Among Foster Youth

May 24, 2016 • JOHN BURTON FOUNDATION UPDATES

AB 12 Question of the Week

CalYOUTH Study Finds Youth Who Remain in Foster Care Fare Better than Those Who Don’t

Tomorrow: Special Web Seminar Featuring Voices of Relative Caregivers

New Study Finds Half of 19 Year-Old Young Women in Foster Care Have Been Pregnant

Budget Season is in Full Swing in Sacramento

May 17,  2016 - CALIFORNIA COLLEGE PATHWAYS UPDATE

YouthSpeak: The Power of Mentorship

Community College System Updates CCCApply Foster Youth Question

CalYOUTH Study Provides New Insight into Extended Foster Care

New Research Highlights Improvements Needed to California’s Financial Aid System

Community Colleges Awarded $60 Million to Transform Basic Skills Programs

AYPF College Success Webinar Recordings Now Available

Campus Program Staff Invited to Participate in Research Study

May 10, 2016 • JOHN BURTON FOUNDATION UPDATES

AB 12 Question of the Week

Annual Realignment Report Shows $134M in Growth from 2013-14

State Select Committee to Examine Foster Care for Older Youth

Study Finds Abuse Among Homeless Youth More Common than Not

What are Foster Youths’ Mental Health Rights? New Brochure Provides the Answers

Brief Highlights Disproportionate Share of Child Poverty in Rural America

May 3, 2016 • JOHN BURTON FOUNDATION UPDATES

AB 12 Question of the Week

Changes Made to California’s Reasonable and Prudent Parent Standard

State Releases Guidance on Psychotropic Medication for Foster Youth

New Policy Brief Dispels Myth of Overreliance on Foster Care

Proposal Could Offer Free Tuition for San Francisco Foster Youth

15th Annual National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy is May 4th

April 26, 2016 • JOHN BURTON FOUNDATION UPDATES

AB 12 Question of the Week

Are NMDs Eligible for Food Stamps? Find Out!

CA Senate Budget Subcommittee Hears Range of Proposals to Strengthen Child Welfare

Report Reveals 580,000 California School Children Illegally Denied Mental Health Services

New Opportunity for Dependency Courts to Address Teen & Unplanned Pregnancy

April 19,  2016 - CALIFORNIA COLLEGE PATHWAYS UPDATE

New Research Ties State Financial Aid to Improved Graduation Rates

Revamped FYSI Manuals Available Online

Foster Youth Higher Education Bills Advance Through Legislature Foster Youth Higher Education Bills Advance Through Legislature

New Approaches Needed to College Course Placement and Remedial Education

New Resource Helps Unaccompanied Youth Access Special Education Support

The Educational Rights of Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness: What Service Providers Need to Know

April 13, 2016 • JOHN BURTON FOUNDATION UPDATES

AB 12 Question of the Week

Report Finds Over 40% of Youth in “Court Schools” Make No Progress or Lose Comprehension

Assembly Human Services Hears Range of Foster Care Bills

Report Finds 75% of California’s Homeless Youth are Unsheltered

Effect of Homeless Lingers Academically, According to NY Study

April 5, 2016 • JOHN BURTON FOUNDATION UPDATES

AB 12 Question of the Week

April 6th Assembly Budget Hearing to Consider Several Child Welfare Proposals

Is Extended Foster Care Working in California? Attend LA Briefing to Find Out

Brief Explores Challenges of Aging-Out Foster Youth Accessing SNAP, Highlights Opportunities for Improvement

Recommendations Released for Reducing Teen Pregnancy Among Foster Youth

Report Finds Evidence About Family Finding Inconculsive

March 29, 2016 • JOHN BURTON FOUNDATION UPDATES

AB 12 Question of the Week

Tools You Can Use: New Resource to Assess Inclusivity Among Programs Serving LGBTQ Youth

Lecture Highlights Decline in Teen Pregnancy; Not the Case for Youth in Foster Care

Coalition Requests Congress Invest in Housing Vouchers for Homeless Families and Former Foster Youth

New Report Discusses the Benefits and Challenges of Title IV-E Funding

Report Finds 75% of Children Who Die From Abuse and Neglect are Under 3 Years Old

March 22, 2016 • JOHN BURTON FOUNDATION UPDATES

Over 90 Bills Focused on Child Welfare Proposed in State Legislature

AB 885 Seeks to Remove Barriers to Re-entry into Extended Foster Care

Coalition Requests Congress Invest in Housing Vouchers for Homeless Families and Former Foster Youth

Call to Augment Budget for Foster Youth Dependency Counsel Needs Your Help

March 15,  2016 - CALIFORNIA COLLEGE PATHWAYS UPDATE

Update on How to Show Your Support for AB 2506

New Web Portal Highlights Mental Health Resources for Community College Students

NASPA Blog Features Thoughts from JBF Team Member

New Video - The Well-Being Journey for Young Adults

New Research Offers Recommendations for Post-Secondary Success for Students with Disabilities

March 8, 2016 • JOHN BURTON FOUNDATION UPDATES

Legislation Introduced to Improve Outcomes for Vulnerable Young Families in Foster Care

Support Proposal to Expand “California’s 529 Plan” for Foster Youth

State Funding Proposed to Reduce Unplanned Pregnancy and Protect Reproductive Rights of Foster Youth

Web Seminar to Discuss Need for Better Child Care for Foster Youth

February 24, 2016 • JOHN BURTON FOUNDATION UPDATES

Former Foster Youth to Serve as State Ombudsperson

Senator Mitchell Introduces Legislation to Decriminalize Prostitution for Minors

What Did We Miss: A Policy Agenda to Improve Foster Care for Young Adults

Registration  Now Open for the 2016 Taking Action Conference

Presentation Demystifies State Budget Process

February 16,  2016 - CALIFORNIA COLLEGE PATHWAYS UPDATE

CCP Launches New and Improved Website

Upcoming Webinar - Preparing for Graduate School: Tools for Success

FAFSA March 2 Deadline Approaching

Registration opens for 2016 Foster Youth Education Summit

Brief from Urban Institute Provides Suggestions to Help Low-Income Working Parents Who Attend School

New NASPA Homelessness and Foster Care Community Co-Chairs

February 9, 2016 • JOHN BURTON FOUNDATION UPDATES

AB 12 Question of the Week

Support Legislation to Ensure Access to Priority Registration for Foster Youth

What’s on Deck for Improving Services for Kinship Families in 2016?

Special EITC Training For Caregivers and Foster Youth

New Quarterly Reports Available on Exiting Foster & Probation Youth in California

Implementation Update: 17 Counties Opt-Into Extension of THP-Plus to 36 Months

February 2, 2016 • JOHN BURTON FOUNDATION UPDATES

New Report Highlights Challenges Faced by California’s “Crossover Youth”

Federal Report Finds Increased Rates of Child Maltreatment and Fatality

New County Fiscal Letter Gives Instructions for $200 Payment for Parenting Dependents

What is the Future of the Chafee ETV in California?

DSS Identifies National Accreditation Agencies for New Continuum of Care Reform Standards

January 26, 2016 • JOHN BURTON FOUNDATION UPDATES

AB 12 Question of the Week

New Report on Parenting Foster Youth Highlights a Need for Child Care

State Issues New Guidance on Sibling Visitation

New Data Shows Decrease in NMDs for Third Straight Quarter

Reports Highlight Increased Utilization of Grandparents as Caregivers

Report Shows California Foster Care Caseload Growth Outpaces National Rate

January 19,  2016 - CALIFORNIA COLLEGE PATHWAYS UPDATE

AB 12 Question of the Week: Post-Secondary Education Series

Changes to Chafee Grant Program Streamline Access for Students

Students With a High School Certificate of Completion May Now be Eligible for Diploma

2016 Project Foster Youth Scholarship Application Available

Federal Budget Includes Small Increases for Homeless Youth Programs

New Predictive Analytics Tool Helps Child Welfare Systems Reduce Risk of Delinquency

January 12, 2016 • JOHN BURTON FOUNDATION UPDATES

Cal Grant Deadline Less that Two Months Away: Financial Aid for Foster Youth

Resource Guide Answers Legal Questions Regarding Tenn Pregnancy and Sex

New Web Resource Available for Providers Working with Parenting Youth

Normalcy As a Child Welfare and Care Provider Objective