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Yesterday

Anchorage Grandparents Support Group
- Start time: 06:30pm
- End date: Tuesday, July 27th
- End time: 08:00pm
- Published: Friday, June 18th
- Grandparents raising Grandchildren Support Group, childcare available. Website: http://voaak.org/Services/PreventionIntervention/GrandparentedFamilies/tabid/3404/Default.aspx
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Today

YouthMove Anchorage
- Start time: 05:00pm
- End date: Wednesday, July 28th
- End time: 06:30pm
- Published: Wednesday, May 19th
- Come be part of a movement that focuses on YOU! Are you between the ages of 14 & 24? Do you have personal experience with homelessness, drug addiction, foster care, juvenile justice or mental health issues? Do you want to change the way Anchorage, Alaska and the nation treats youth just like you? The get off your butt and join YouthMove!
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Tomorrow

Social Networking Workshop
- Start time: 06:00pm
- End date: Thursday, July 29th
- End time: 08:00pm
- Published: Friday, June 18th
- WHERE: Stone Soup Group (307 E. Northern Lights Blvd. - Anchorage) WHEN: Thursday, July 29th, 2010 6:00pm to 8:00pm Presented by: Alexandra Edwards, Project Coordinator Arctic FASD Regional Training Center This interactive and discussion-focused presentation will provide a brief overview of some of the most common social networking sites, programs, and devices used today. The benefits and risks of social networking in general and for children and young adults in particular, will be discussed as well as guidelines and safety tips. The presentation will be guided by the interests and questions of the participants. If desired, the presenter will also walk through two of the most popular networking sites, Facebook and Twitter, to discuss the benefits and risks as well as the privacy and safety features of each. Childcare is NOT available for this training. Call-in participation IS available for this training. NEW!! Webinar (computer based) participation IS available for this training. Space is limited! You MUST be registered to attend this workshop. Register online at: http://bit.ly/networkssg For a list of our upcoming trainings visit http://bit.ly/SSGWRK Participants who do not have internet access may call Bill at (907) 561-3701 to register.
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Friday, July 30th

AYFN Parent Support group
- Start time: 05:30pm
- End date: Friday, July 30th
- End time: 08:00pm
- Published: Wednesday, May 19th
- Have you lost your parenting mojo? Are your 'beyond normal' kids outthinking you, arguing with you and draining your energy? Do you just want to scream? Come to AYFN's Parenting Support Group, have alight meal, drink some coffee, and talk with other parents who are experiencing the same issues, frustrations and difficulties in a non-judgmental environment. Your kids can come and hang out with other kids and do cool stuff! Our staff involves your kids in fun activities while you recharge your parenting batteries. All ages are welcome!
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Me2U Youth Group Mat Su
- Start time: 06:00pm
- End date: Friday, July 30th
- End time: 08:00pm
- Published: Tuesday, June 8th
- Me2U Youth Group is a place to hang out, eat some food, listen to music and maybe even learn some cool stuff. Call Carol at 748-7219 or email her at carol@ayfn.org for more information
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Monday, August 2nd

Parent Support Group Mat SU
- Start time: 06:00pm
- End date: Monday, August 2nd
- End time: 08:00pm
- Published: Tuesday, June 8th
- Are you at your wits end? Don't lose faith in yourself as a parent. Come to Alaska Youth and Family Network's Parent Support Group. Have a light meal, drink some coffee and talk with other parents experiencing some of the same frustrations and difficulties. You have a lifetime of experiencing to offer to others and in return you may find the answers you need!
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Mental Health - News and Announcements

Factsheet about Unaccompanied Youth

Foster Care

Please see the attached factsheet developed by the Legal Center for
Foster Care and Education. Each month, the Legal Center for Foster Care
and Education develops a factsheet about critical issues related to the
education needs of children in out-of-home care. To access all previous
factsheets, please visit www.abanet.org/child/education/publications.

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A How-To Guide on Collecting and Sharing Information to Improve Educational Outcomes for Children in Out-of-Home Care

The Legal Center for Foster Care and Education has released a new
publication, Solving the Data Puzzle: A How-To Guide on Collecting and
Sharing Information to Improve Educational Outcomes for Children in
Out-of-Home Care. This How-To Guide is divided into two sections: a
Manual and Tools. The Manual provides details on relevant legal and
policy considerations, as well as examples from around the country
engaging in this important work. The Tools provide checklists to guide
education and child welfare agencies in collaboration.

Stable and Permanent Family Connections for Children

The Annie E. Casey Foundation

The Annie E. Casey Foundation and its direct services agency, Casey Family Services, are among the partner organizations involved in promoting stable and permanent family connections for children.

Foster Parent training hours

Foster Care

Need Foster Parent training hours? Get them here for free! Learn how. Our library is a collection of research papers, reports, articles, and book excerpts collected from leading child welfare resources. Click on a subject below to view available courses. Bio Families Court System Education Mental Health Special Needs Children Youth Transition to Adulthood If you wish to accumulate credit hours, you must register (it's free).

Source:

http://www.fosterclub.com/training/index.cfm

Flow Chart of foster care-journey of a child through foster care

Description of how a child journeys through the foster care system wih statistics of how may children are involved at each stage. About 5% of mentally ill children are placed in foster care by their parents ONLY because the parents cannot afford to pay for mental health services. There were 1993 children in foster care in Alaska in 2001

Source:

http://www.pewfostercare.org

Legislative Updates

Positions Available

Executive Director - Anchorage; Program Director - Anchorage; Peer Navigator positions - Northwest Arctic or Barrow area; Childcare position - Anchorage.