We hope your summer is off to a great start! We offer continued training, support, and resources throughout the summer. See our latest updates below! |
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Foster Care Monthly Rate Survey |
The California Department of Social Services is developing an updated Home-Based Foster Care rate structure. As a foster caregiver, we are seeking your input on the development of the revised rate structure. |
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| Choosing a Parent Training Program |
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FREE Phones for CA Foster Youth |
Current or former California foster youth between the ages of 13 and 26 are eligible for a new smartphone with unlimited talk, text, and high-speed data, including hotspot capability. They can now get a brand new Android smartphone for FREE with no hidden fees or strings attached. Sign up below! |
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| Training for Caregivers of Victims of Sexual Exploitation |
CSEC 102: Advanced Curriculum w/West Coast Children's Clinic
Online Events via Zoom:
Tuesday, July 18th, 2023 9am-1pm
Thursday, July 20th, 2023 9am-1pm
Tuesday, July 25th, 2023 9am-1pm
Thursday, July 27th, 2023 9am-1pm |
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Learn practical, culturally appropriate techniques for caring for black and bi-racial hair and skin; including an overview of basic hair care, types, textures, and an introduction to protective styles. July 12 | 5-7PM Products provided for participants.
REGISTER HERE |
| This 90-minute course covers the basics of childhood trauma, typical trauma-related behaviors, an overview of Trust-Based Relational Intervention and 5 strategies to help kids with a trauma history thrive. July 20 | 12-1:30PM REGISTER HERE |
| Join kinship, foster, adoptive, guardian, and adoptive families for a weekly, virtual, facilitated training and support group.
Every Friday 11:30AM - 12:30PM REGISTER HERE
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CAC is tracking about 25 bills that affect resource parents and children and youth in foster care. We provide input, letters of support and testimony at committee hearings for many of these bills. You can look at the bills we are tracking HERE. |
| Check out our virtual training page HERE. |
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Our next CAC Policy Committee meeting is July 26, 2PM - 3PM. We answer questions about current legislation and discuss ideas and issues for current and future advocacy. REGISTER HERE |
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| CA Foster Youth Tax Credit |
Caregivers and adult supporters of foster youth age 18-25 are encourage to help foster youth apply for and claim their foster youth tax credit of up to $1083. Youth 18-25 are eligible and can file for up to 3 prior years. Find FREE tax filing services and resources HERE. Attend a workshop to learn more about the tax credit and tax filing resources. HERE
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California Alliance of Caregivers
Sacramento Office: 980 9th St, Suite 1600, Sacramento, CA 95814 Los Angeles Office: 6080 Center Dr, Suite 600, Los Angeles, CA 90045 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 576, Sacramento, CA 95812 If you believe you received this message in error or wish to no longer receive email from us, please (Unsubscribing is not supported in previews)
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