10/1 Mayoral Candidates' Forum on
Foster Care and Juvenile Justice
SFCASA and Safe & Sound are excited to invite you to a Mayoral Candidates' Forum on Foster Care and Juvenile Justice to be held on Tuesday, 10/1 at the Ruth Williams Bayview Opera House!
Come hear from the mayoral candidates about how investment in improving the foster care and juvenile justice systems and supporting families from the start can lead to safer and healthier communities for all San Franciscans. Youth and parents with lived expertise will join our moderators in asking questions of the candidates. We hope you can join us!
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2024 Youth Holiday Party
Dec 14. 11am -2pm
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Is that time of the year to ask your assigned youth what they would like for the holiday party. Please submit gift requests by Oct. 13
For questions please contact: Lucinè at lucine@sfcasa.org
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Castro Street Fair
We are still in need of volunteers.
Please sign up and help us raise money for our youth!
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Interested in tax filing? Volunteer with SFCASA’s VITA site!
Want to help current/former foster youth file their taxes?
Volunteer with SFCASA’s VITA site!
SFCASA’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site is gearing up for the 2025 tax season and we need YOUR support. VITA volunteers are not required to have any tax preparation experience. We provide training to ensure you get IRS certified.
For more information, visit our website.
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Jennifer is the epitome of an advocate. With a little over a year of CASA experience under her belt, Jennifer has displayed care, initiative, mindfulness, and devotion to her the youth she serves, SP.
Despite living quite a distance away from the youth, Jennifer visits SP bi-weekly. Together, they go on outings to the mall, eat yummy food, and talk about life. Jennifer is always eager to feed SP’s curiosity and help her find solutions to her issues. Without being coercive, Jennifer finds way to inspire SP. When SP was honing her literacy skills, Jennifer tried finding books that might peak an interest in SP. When SP expressed interest in photography, Jennifer went out and bought her an instant camera and helped her develop the photos.
Beyond the materialistic things and the timely logs, Jennifer is there for SP. Jennifer is always quick to act when life throws lemons and ensures that SP knows she will always be supported.
Jennifer, thank you for being an amazing advocate and for supporting SP!
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ACTIVITIES & RESOURCES FOR YOUTH | |
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SFCASA and the Bike Coalition are hosting a Bike and Ride event!
October 12th from 11-2PM at India Basin Park
Come join us for a fun day riding bikes and having a picnic!
If you would like to sign up or have any questions, please email Siera@sfcasa.org
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Free Horse Care and Riding Lessons | Email sue@sfcasa.org for information | | | |
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Do you have questions or concerns about whats going on in your youth's academic journey? Do you need expert guidance around special ed, discipline, transportation or any ed-related topic?
We are please to offer Educational Advocacy Case Consultations with Lorna Gilbert, Ed Advocacy Consultant and expert. Your Case Supervisor can schedule the consult so feel free to request an appointment!
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San Francisco Independent Living
Skills Program (ILSP)
| SF ILSP serves young people between the ages of 16 and 21 who have been in foster care or the juvenile justice system as they prepare for adulthood and independence. We offer a variety of group and individualized services to support our young people’s pursuit of their education, employment, and life goals. To refer a youth ILSP please contact siera@sfcasa.org. | | | |
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Employment program info session.
- Learn about the program - Schedule an interview - Eat some food
WED | OCT 2 1PM
WED | OCT 9 1PM
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Smart Money Coaching provides free, confidential, one-on-one financial guidance. The program is available to anyone living, working or receiving services in San Francisco, regardless of citizenship status. Our coaches are fluent in Spanish, with additional translation services as requested. Register here. | | | |
Continuing Education for Advocates | |
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EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS HOLDER 101 With Shira Andron from SFUSD Foster Youth Services Coordinating Program
If you hold Ed Rights for your assigned youth, please plan to attend this important training. Join Shira Andron from SFUSD's Foster Youth Services Coordinating Program for a brief overview of current laws and best practices for educational advocacy AND a chance to ask questions and have conversations with other CASA ERHs. Dinner will be provided!
Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 6:00 - 8:00 PM IN-PERSON at SFCASA Training Room @ 1663 Mission St. SF
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IMPACT OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ON YOUTH AND CHILDREN with Dr. Natalia Estassi
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. According to the United States Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women, the definition of domestic violence is a pattern of abusive behavior in any relationship that is used by one partner to gain or maintain control over another intimate partner. Explore and learn the many forms of domestic violence and how it impacts children and families including age specific indicators, trauma and the brain and best practices for providers and how you can make a difference in your CASA Role.
Monday, October 21 at 6-8 PM via Zoom
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CCN - CASA COMMUNITY NETWORK HALLOWEEN GET-TOGETHER
For the past three years, the CCN has celebrated Halloween, and this year is no exception! The CCN Huddle is planning something special. On Monday, October 28th, we will meet in person to celebrate Halloween together. If you'd like to participate, please register. Join us for drinks, arts and crafts, snacks, and the chance to meet other volunteers.
Monday, October 28 from 6-8 PM In person, SFCASA Office
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Harm Reduction, Difficult Conversations & Risky Behaviors Workshop with Joey Hess
Join us in conversation and guidance in applying the Harm Reduction lens and strategies to engage your youth in those difficult conversations that come up around risky behaviors. This is an opportunity for you to share your challenges and successes as well as fine tuning your Harm Reduction tool kit with Joey Hess. A direct and compelling headline
November 7, 2024, 6-8 PM on Zoom
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Impactful Conversations about Dreams and Goals with Educational Consultant Lorna Gilbert
Having impactful conversations with FY as they enter young adulthood can feel daunting. Opportunities to teach “adulting skills” abound in every chat, activity, and excursion. We will discuss how to create learning experiences with youth to teach career exploration, self-advocacy, and goal-setting strategies through everyday real-life interactions.
We’ll also explore a few online educational resources anyone can access to support teaching life skills (e.g., free interest surveys, career exploration, goal setting, budgeting, etc.). Ultimately, we aim to empower each young adult to dream, build self-confidence, explore career options, and cultivate a growth mindset.
November 19, 2024, 6-8 PM on Zoom
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We want to hear your ideas for future trainings!
Email training@sfcasa.org
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Did you know that you can check in with your youth's teacher, school, get academic records, and attend IEP's even if you're not an ERH?
With the beginning of the school year, we encourage you to check in with your youth's teacher. Ask how they are doing, and if there are any ways you can support them during this school new year.
Connect with your Case Supervisor to find out more.
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