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Foster Care and System-Involved Youth

  • Youth involved in the foster care system are at higher risk of mental illnesses including PTSD, anxiety, and depression. The National Foster Youth Institute offers resources, support, and ways to get involved in your community to protect the well-being of youth within the foster care system.

  • This report examines what youth involved in the foster care system are experiencing, and how their experiences may vary according to their race, creed, religion, and sexuality.

Session 1: Engaging Communities in Local Health Initiatives

April 30th, at 12PM EST

How might we foster collaboration and co-design between community residents and community-based institutions to achieve a community health improvement goal? We will share tools for community engagement and insights from projects that center community co-design and ownership.

Session 2: Crafting a Community Vision of Health

April 30th, at 12PM EST

How might we engage leaders from different sectors to partner on a holistic vision of health? We will share tools and approaches to frame the Vital Conditions for Health and Well-Being and approaches for community-driven coalitions.

Session 3: Measuring Impact of Community-Driven Initiatives

August, 7th, at 3PM EST

How might we measure success of community well-being initiatives through a community lens? We will share tools for community-led data and measurement to support local health initiatives describe their impacts.

Session 4: Resourcing Community-Led Health Initiatives

October 15th, at 12 PM EST

How might we resource and sustain the impacts of local well-being initiatives. We will share approaches to engage community and organizational leaders to invest in locally developed solutions.

Bonus Session 5: Grant Writing 101

December 11th, at 12PM EST

This final workshop of the Center’s four-part learning journey series is designed to provide organizations with insights and tips when applying for funding and other resources to support community initiatives. You’ll learn how to construct a grant, including standard grant components, write a compelling program description, learn about evaluation frameworks, and essential considerations for crafting a budget and budget narrative.

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