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2010 Policy Recommendations Presentation
"You See Percentages, I See Success...
Beyond the Statistics"
Monday, August 2nd
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
San Jose State University
Click the "2010 Policy Presentation Registration" link on the left to register for the Policy Recommendation Presentation by CYC members on the final day of the 2010 Summer Leadership and Policy Conference. CYC members will address topics of Higher Education, Transitional Services, Permanency and the Budget. After the presentation you will have the opportunity to hear more specifically from CYC members on implementation strategies and budget priorities and in small group workshops following the presentation. There is a $35.00 registration fee for this event and lunch will be provided.
CYC Members Identify their 2009-10 Legislative and Policy Agenda:
Higher Education
• College preparation and access
• College funding, support and retention
• Implementation of current foster youth education laws and policies
Family Reunification:
• Access to post-reunification services
• Training for workers in family finding
Transitional Services:
• Expanding access to transitional services
• Adequate emancipation planning
• Access to out-of-county services
Group Homes:
• Recruiting and retaining highly qualified staff
• Access to transitional services while in group home care
CYC Serves on These Statewide Policy Committees:
• The California Child Welfare Council
• The California Co-Investment Partnership
• The California Blue Ribbon Commission on Child Welfare
• The California Permanency Task Force
• ILP Breakthrough Series Collaborative
Governor Signs AB 1393 (10-11-09)
Governor Schwarzenegger signed Assembly Bill 1393 late Sunday, a bill that will assist transitioning foster youth with housing as they work toward a higher education degree.
Specifically AB 1393 requests that the California Community Colleges, the University of California (UC), and requires the California State University (CSU) give priority to current and former foster youth for on-campus housing as well as priority for housing that is open the most days in a calendar year to ensure stable housing for foster youth throughout their college education.
The idea for this bill was identified by 120 current and former foster youth who attended the CYC Summer Policy Conference in San Diego in July 2008. The attendees identified the lack of available year round housing as a significant barrier for foster youth pursuing a postsecondary education.
CYC would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the author of this bill Assemblymember Nancy Skinner (D- Berkeley) and the organizations who supported us in this effort.
Click here to read the full bill: http://leginfo.ca.gov/pub/09-10/bill/asm/ab_1351-1400/ab_1393_bill_20091011_chaptered.html
Click here to read Governor Schwarzenegger's press release: http://gov.ca.gov/press-release/13572
California Bills CYC supported in 2009
AB 12(Beall, Bass) - Two year bill, will continue in 2010* **
AB 82 (Evans) - Vetoed by Governor
AB 131 (Evans) - Signed by Governor
AB 154 (Evans) - Signed by Governor
AB 167 (Adams) - Signed by Governor
AB 337 (Torres) - Vetoed by Governor
AB 669 (Fong) - Signed by Governor
AB 769 (Torres) - Vetoed by Governor
AB 938 (Judiciary Committee) - Signed by Governor
AB 1324(Bass) - Vetoed by Governor*
AB 1393 (Skinner) - Signed by Governor*
* Bill is sponsored by CYC
** For up to date information on AB 12 and how you can support please visit http://cafosteringconnections.org
For updated bill information please visit www.leginfo.ca.gov
For more information about CYC's Legislative, Policy, or Advocacy work, please contact:
Chantel Johnson, Legislative and Policy Coordinator
chantel@calyouthconn.org
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