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We are excited to feature resources and events that are taking place near you. As you may or may not be aware, Project LIFE is offering resources and services for youth in foster care between the ages of 14 to 21 and youth adopted after the age of 16. To highlight a few opportunities: Eastern Region Youth Advisory Council, regional youth conferences, and ongoing Independent Living workshops are available. In addition, there are several training opportunities for professionals (LDSS and private providers), such as the Casey Life Skills Assessment, Overview of the Independent Living/ETV Program, and Private Providers Roundtable meetings. If you have questions, or in need of Independent Living services, whether you live in Accomack, Brunswick, Virginia Beach, Suffolk, Isle of Wight, Williamsburg, York/Poquoson or any other counties/cities in the region, I am here to answer questions, plan events, trainings and offer support and resources for youth success!
Check out some photos from Project LIFE’s Eastern Region! This month features the Private Providers Roundtable. Private Providers gathered to discuss youth resuming IL Services and NYTD.
Post Secondary Education Workshop Saturday, February 18, 2012 10:00am - 2:00pm Tidewater Community College, Location TBD Foster youth age 14-21 invited to learn more about college and vocational preparation. FAFSA forms will be completed and campus tour. Lunch will be provided. For additional information contact Melissa Peele at (757) 409-0242 or mpeele@umfs.org. Register youth at: www.vaprojectlife.org/youth-register.
Eastern Region Youth Advisory Council Monday, February 27, 2012 6:00pm - 8:00pm UMFS Tidewater Regional Office 815 Baker Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23462 Youth in foster care ages 14-21 who are interested in leadership and advocacy are invited to attend. This meeting is an opportunity for youth voices to be heard as we plan for the upcoming year. For more information, including transportation concerns or arrangements, or to RSVP contact Melissa Peele at (757) 409-0242 or mpeele@umfs.org.
If you have any questions about upcoming events, please contact Melissa Peele at (757) 409-0242 or mpeele@umfs.org