On February 27, 70+ caregivers, providers and advocates participated in 77 meetings in legislative offices during Caregiver Day at the Capitol in Sacramento. Caregiver Day at the Capitol was an empowering day of networking and advocacy. The two issues that were highlighted were:
If you weren't able to join us this year, we hope to see you at 2025 Caregiver Day at the Capitol. It is not too late to advocate to keep the Family Urgent Response System and the new foster care rates proposal. Please email your legislator that foster youth need this critical support. RAISING THE ISSUES WITH YOUR LEGISLATORS
We appreciate Hop, Skip, Drive for their sponsorship of our 8th annual Caregiver Day at the Capitol!
ONLY A FRACTION OF ELIGIBLE FOSTER YOUTH ARE CLAIMING THEIR TAX CREDIT! Before submitting a FAFSA for college, foster youth should file a tax return (it save time completing the FAFSA). For tax year 2023, the Foster Youth Tax Credit (FYTC) provides up to $1,117 per eligible individual or up to $2,234 if both primary taxpayer and spouse/RDP qualify. The FYTC may provide current/former foster youth with cash back or reduce tax owed. Current and former foster youth must meet all of the following requirements:
- Qualify for the California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC)
- Were ages 18 to 25 at the end of the tax year
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Were in foster care at age 13 or older and placed through the California foster care system
- Claim the credit on the 2023 FTB 3514 form, California Earned Income Tax Credit, or follow the instructions on your tax software
- Satisfy foster care verification requirement
Foster youth NEED adult supporters to help them file their taxes using FREE filing services!
Join us for information on FREE Tax Filing Resources, and information on tax credits that you or your transition-age foster youth may qualify for. -
March 7| 12PM - 1PM | REGISTER | FREE Tax Filing & Tax Credit Information
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March 11| 7:30PM - 8:30PM | REGISTER | FREE Tax Filing & Tax Credit Information
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March 21 | 12PM - 1PM | REGISTER | FREE Tax Filing & Tax Credit
Information - March 25 | 7:30PM - 8:30PM | REGISTER | FREE Tax Filing & Tax Credit Information
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🙋🏻♀️NEW! - Monthly Level of Care Rate Clinic - Foster, kinship, guardian, and adoptive families are invited to a virtual meeting to ask questions about the Level of Care Assessment, Rate Determination, Intensive Services Foster Care, Due Process, and more. Child welfare policy expert, Jackie Rutheiser, will answer questions about Level of Care Rate Determination guidance. First Wednesdays from 1PM - 2PM starting WED, March 6 | 1PM - 2PM | REGISTER HERE
California Alliance of Caregivers Policy Committee meets on the 4th Wednesday of the month from 2PM - 3PM. The next meeting is March 27 | 2PM - 3PM. All foster, kinship, foster, and adoptive parents are welcome. Registration: www.cacaregivers.org/events |
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You are invited to experience a safe space to discuss parenting challenges and affirming practices for raising LGBTQ youth and children with trauma of the foster system on Monday, March 18th at 6PM PT. These monthly sessions provided by RaiseAChild are free and facilitated by an engaging Licensed Clinical Psychologist. |
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California Alliance of Caregivers Sacramento Office: 500 Capitol Mall, Suite 2350, 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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