In-Service Presentation Handouts

Breaking Barriers to Higher Education – December 2024

Training Slides

About Toro Guardian Scholars

2024-2025 CSU Guardian Scholars Contacts

Project Rebound Flyer – CSU Dominguez Hills

List of Project Rebound Programs at Other Campuses

CSU Application Page

Federal Student Financial Aid Website

Financial Aid Guide

Next Up Program Website

 

Education Rights – December 2024

Early Start Referral and Assessment Request: Step-by-Step Guide

Education Manual

Requesting Education Records: Step-by-Step Guide

Requesting Regional Center Records: Step-by-Step Guide

Requesting a Special Education Assessment: Step-by-Step Guide

Alliance for Children’s Rights Intake Form

 

Fundamentals of an Essential History Case Review – November 2024

Training Slides

EH Tracking Sheet Sample

EH Report Sample

Youth Dependency Court Process Flow Chart

DCFS Social Worker Titles and Types

WIC300 Petitions – Descriptions and Documentation

 

Supporting Justice System Impacted Youth in CA: Presentation from the Office of Youth and Community Restoration (OYCR) – October 2024

Presentation Slides

 

How to Have Successful Conversations with Youth about their Reproductive Health, Sexuality, and Gender Identity – October 2024

Presentation Slides

Successful Discussions Handout

Know Your Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights Handout – English

Know Your Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights Handout – Spanish

Consent Handout

2016 Senate Bill 528 All County Letter (Reproductive and Sexual Health Care and Related Rights for Youth and Non-Minor Dependents (NMD) in Foster Care)

2022 Senate Bill 528 Executive Summary (Ensuring Health Care Access to Sexual, Reproductive, and Gender-Affirming Services for Foster Youth)

Senate Bill 731 Frequently Asked Questions

Guide to Pride and Sexual Orientation Flags

Expectant and Parenting Youth (EPY) Services Cheat Sheet

 

California Children’s Services: Case Management, Services, and Equipment for Eligible Children/Youth – October 2024

Presentation Slides

 

CASA Continuing Education (CE) 101 – September 2024

Presentation Slides

Complete CE Guide with Step-by-Step Instructions

CE Frequently Asked Questions & Answers

 

LAUSD Student Support Programs & Early Childhood Education Overview – September 2024

Presentation Slides

Dual Language Program Website

LAUSD Resident Finder

LAUSD Special Education Website

Beyond the Bell: After School Program

 

LACOE School Enrollment Best Practices – August 2024

Presentation Slides

Details Not Covered During Presentation

 

Youth Justice Training – August 2024

Presentation Slides

Youth Bill of Rights Handout

 

Supporting Young Hearts: Grief and Loss Training – August 2024

Training Slides

Other resources:

 

Fundamentals of an Essential History Case Review – July 2024

Presentation Slides

EH Tracking Sheet Sample

EH Report Sample

Youth Dependency Court Process Flow Chart

DCFS Social Worker Titles and Types

WIC300 Petitions – Descriptions and Documentation

 

Youth Justice Training – July 2024

Presentation Slides

 

Extended Foster Care (AB12) 101 – July 2024

Presentation Slides

Mutual Agreement for Extended Foster Care (Blank Form)

Sample Transitional Independent Living Plan

Supervised Independent Living Placement (SILP) Approval & Placement Agreement (Blank Form)

 

Mentorship and Supportive Services for Transitional Age Youth (TAY) – July 2024

Presentation Slides

Sparks Flyer

Sparks Application

Video About Impact of Sparks

Video About What to Expect in Sparks

 

Transgender, Gender Expansive, & Intersex (TGI) Cultural Transformation Training – July 2024

Presentation Slides

Resource Guide

 

Transitional Age Youth (TAY) 102: Know Your Youth’s Rights – June 2024

Presentation Slides

Foster Youth Rights Handbook (ca.gov)

Home – DCFS Policy Institute Website (lacounty.gov)

 

Parenting Support Plans for Parenting Youth in SILPs – June 2024

Presentation Slides

 

Advocating for LGBTQIA+ Youth 101 – June 2024

Slides Pt. 1

Slides Pt. 2

Scenario Answer Key Handout

 

Safety Leadership for CASAs – May 2024 

Kidpower Eval

For all CASAs:

For CASAs Working w/ Younger Youth:

For CASAs Working w/ Older Youth:

 

Transitional Age Youth (TAY) Resources Pt. 3: Career Development & Other Resources (Presentation from the LA County Library) – May 2024

Presentation Slides

Visit the Library Flyer

Job Resources Flyer

Links shared during presentation (also available on this flyer):

 

Transitional Age Youth (TAY) 101 – What to do when your youth isn’t there: Leaving Placement & CASA advocacy – May 2024

Training Slides

Text Conversation Example Part 1

Text Conversation Example Part 2

 

Navigating Regional Center & Generic Resources: Advocacy for children/youth with Developmental Disabilities – April/May 2024

Training Slides 

Handouts:

 

TAY Resources Pt. 2 – Housing (Presentation from Hillside Youth Moving On): April 2024

Training Slides

Other Resources:

 

Essential History Court Report Writing: April 2024

Training Slides

Sample EH Report 1 (Extensive DCFS History & Dual-Status)

Sample EH Report 2 (Extensive DCFS History)

Sample EH Report 3 (Extensive Services and Early Childhood)

Sample EH Report 4

 

Contemporary Gang Theory: April 2024

Training Slides 

Working With Gang-Involved-Affiliated Youth – Handout

2008 Policy Dr. Hernandez Contributed To (Community Based Gang Intervention) – Handout 

Resources Shared During Presentation:

 

TAY Resources Pt. 1 – Education (Presentation from Da Vinci RISE High): March 2024

Training Slides 

 

Introduction to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: Recognizing Symptoms, Getting a Diagnosis, and Connecting to Resources – March 2024

Training Recording

William J. Edwards Slides

Dr. Kenneth Lyons Jones Slides

Red Flags Handout

Determining FASD Severity Level Handout

FASD and the Idea of “Intellectual Disability Equivalence” Handout

 

Organizational Strategies and Tips for CASAs: March 2024

Training Slides

Identifying Supports

How to Pull ETO Case Notes

Setting Up Outlook on your Phone

How to Log Monthly Volunteer Hours

How to Log Continuing Education Hours

 

Dual-Status and Justice-Involved Youth: What You Need to Know (February 2024)

Training Slides

 

 Prenatal Exposure to Substances and its Impact on Children and Youth: February 2024

Training Slides

 

The Basics of Record Clearing for Non-Minor Dependents (NMDs): February 2024

Expungement and Sealing Slides

Vacatur Slides

 

 

Supporting Parenting Youth to Advocate for Their Young Children’s Developmental and Physical Health: January 2024

Training Slides

What’s Working and What’s Not Working Worksheet

Important To and Important For Guide

Important To and Important For Blank Worksheet

What People Like/ Admire About Me Worksheet Example

What People Like/ Admire About Me Blank Worksheet

 

Racial Justice in Education: January 2024

Training Slides

 

Trauma and Education: December 2023

Training Slides

Videos:

Other Resources:

 

Supporting the Healthy Sexual Development of Youth in Foster Care: November 2023

Training Slides

CDSS Know Your Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights Brochure 

 

The Basics of Juvenile Competency: November 2023

Training Slides

Competency Training from Aacres CA

Competency to Stand Trial Protocol

CA Rules of Court (Mental health or condition of child; competency evaluations)

CA Welfare and Institutions Code (WIC 709) – Delinquents and Wards of the Juvenile Court

 

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and its Impact on Young Children and their Caregivers: November 2023

Training Slides

CDC Prevention Strategies for IPV

CDC Risk and Protective Factors for IPV

Connecting the Dots: An Overview of the Links Among Multiple Forms of Violence

Healthy Relationships Checklist

IPV Media List

 

General Education: November 2023

Court Companion to Foster Youth Education

Training Slides (graduation and partial credit)

 

Diversion: Minimizing Justice System Involvement for Youth in Diversion: October 2023

Training slides

 

CASA Court Report Writing: October 2023

Training slides 

 

Essential History Report Writing: October 2023

Training slides

Sample EH Report #1

Sample EH Report #2

 

Cybersecurity Essentials: October 2023

Training Slides

 

Super Special Education: October 2023

Training Slides

Education Manual

Advocating for Your Child’s Education Rights

 

Meet the Bikers Against Child Abuse (B.A.C.A.): October 2023

B.A.C.A Trifold Handout

B.A.C.A. Slides

 

Housing Options, Rights, Responsibilities, and Resources for Non-Minor Dependents: September 2023

Training Slides

DCFS Level Up Program Flyer (providing alternatives to traditional therapy)

 

Special and Early Education: September 2023

Education Manual

Early Start Referral and Assessment Request: Step-by-Step Guide

Requesting Educational Records: Step-by-Step Guide

Requesting Regional Center Records: Step-by-Step Guide

Requesting a Special Education Assessment Step-by-Step Guide

Watch my Baby Grow: Monitoring your child’s development

 

Combatting Food Insecurity: Strengthening Young Families: September 2023

Training Slides

Food Bank Guide

Nutrition Guide

 

Organizational Strategies and Tips for CASAs: August 2023

Training Slides

Identifying Supports

How to Pull ETO Case Notes

Setting Up Outlook on your Phone

 

Mental Health of Infants and Young Children: August 2023

Training Slides

Twelve Principles of Early Childhood Development Handout

Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Guiding Principles Handout

Helping Babies and Young Children Involved with the Child Welfare System Handout

 

ETO Training: August 2023

Training Slides

 

Transitions for Children and Youth in Foster Care: July 2023

STAND with Me Handout (guidelines for helping young children with transitions)

 

Supporting the Family Reunification Process: June 2023

Los Angeles Dependency Lawyers PowerPoint Presentation

 

Contemporary Gang Theory: June 2023

Working with Gang-Involved / Affiliated Youth (Hernandez)

Considering Definitional Issues, Cultural Components, and the Impact of Trauma When Counseling Vulnerable Youth Susceptible to Gang Involvement (Estrada, Hernandez, and Kim)

 

Regional Center 101: May 2023

Early Start Information Packet

Disparity Report

 

Education Advocacy for Crossover Youth: May 2023

Center for Juvenile Law & Policy PowerPoint Presentation 

Efforts to Outcomes (ETO) Training for CASAs: June 2022

ETO Training Presentation 

Concrete Food Resources for Youth, Children, and Families

WIC PowerPoint Presentation_Large Format
WIC PowerPoint Presentation_Notes version
Food Resources for Families in Los Angeles County

Children’s Institute: March 2022
Children’s Institute Presentation _ Large Format
Adoption Promotion Support Services Flyer
CII Partnerships for Families Open House
Employment Workshop Flyer
Individualized Transition Skills Program Brochure
Individualized Transition Skills Program Flyer
Partnerships for Families _ Nature Walk Flyer

The Macro Effects of Microaggressions: March 2022
Macro Effects of Microaggressions Presentation
CASA/LA LGBTQIA Support Guide
CA and LA LGBTQIA+ Foster Youth Protections

CSEC: Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children: March 2022
CSEC Presentation
CSEC Guidebook
Resources for Working with CSEC Youth 

Childcare: A Protective Factor for Young Children and Their Families: March 2022
Childcare Presentation 
Child Care Bridge Program Presentation

Occupational Therapy: March 2022
Occupational Therapy Presentation
What is Occupational Therapy
What Makes Up Your Sensory System
Recommended Book List

Educational Advocacy and School Discipline: February 2022
Educational Advocacy and School Discipline Presentation

Family Urgent Response System (FURS): 24/7 Trauma-Informed Support: February 2022
Family Urgent Response System (FURS) Presentation
FURS Guiding Principles
FURS Hotline Flyer _ Adult English
FURS Hotline Flyer _ Adult Spanish
FURS Hotline Flyer _ Youth English
FURS Hotline Flyer _ Youth Spanish

What to Expect When Your CASA Youth is Expecting: February 2022
What to Expect when CASA youth is Expecting Presentation
CASA Expectant and Parenting Youth (EPY) Guide

Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA): February 2022
Indian Child Welfare Act Presentation
Indian Child Welfare Act Presentation _ Large Format

Adoption: January 2022
Adoption Presentation
Adoption Presentation _ Large Format

Organizational Strategies and Tips for CASAs: January 2022
Identifying Supports
Organizational Tips and Tricks for CASAs
Setting Up Outlook on Your Phone
TouchPoint Reference Guide for CASAs
Preparing for the CASA Court Report

Organizational Strategies and Tips for CASAs: January 2022
Identifying Supports
Organizational Tips and Tricks for CASAs
Setting Up Outlook on Your Phone
TouchPoint Reference Guide for CASAs
Preparing for the CASA Court Report

LACOE: Foster Youth Services Coordinating Program: December 2021
Foster Youth Services Coordinating Program Presentation
Los Angeles County Foster Youth District Liaison List
LACOE FYSCP Staff Coverage List – Staff Contact List
LACOE Foster Youth Services: A Resource Guide
FYSCP Upcoming Events Dec /Jan Flyer
FAFSACADAA Important Dates for whole year Flyer
FAFSA GC Incentive
CSU_UC_Foster Youth Programs_Admission Requirements_2021_2022
CA Foster Youth Education Law Fact Sheets_Spanish
CA Foster Youth Education Law Fact Sheets_English
2021 Foster Youth FAFSA Visual Guide
21-22 LACOE Tutoring Flyer

Strengths-Based Advocacy: December 2021
Understanding a Strengths-Based Approach Presentation
Motivational Interviewing Techniques and Skills
Motivational Interviewing Overview and Tips

Introduction to the Juvenile Justice System: December 2021 
Introduction to the Juvenile Justice System
CASA Guide to Juvenile Justice

Harm Reduction with Substance Use in Adolescence: November 2021
Harm Reduction with Substance Use in Adolescence Presentation
Harm Reduction Handout

Court Report Writing: November 2021
Court Report Writing Presentation
Court Report Writing Presentation _ Large Format Slides
CASA Sample Report
Summary & CASA Position Exercise

General Education: November 2021
Court Companion to the Foster Youth Education Toolkit

Psychological Assessments: October 2021
Psychological Assessments Presentation _ Large Format
Psychological Assessments Presentation

A Home Within/CASA Therapy Project: October 2021
A Home Within CASA Therapy Project Presentation
A Home Within CASA Therapy Project Presentation _ Large Format
A Home Within CASA Therapy Project Handout

Expectant and Parenting Youth Advocacy: October 2021
Expecting and Parenting Youth Presentation _ Large Format
Expectant and Parenting Youth Guide

First Star National STEAM Academy: September 2021
First Star National STEAM Academy Presentation_Large Format
Educator and Caregiver Information Kit

Super Special Education: September 2021 
Super Special Education Presentation
Super Special Education Presentation _ Large Format

Los Angeles Dependency Lawyers (LADL): September 2021
Los Angeles Dependency Lawyers Presentation
Los Angeles Dependency Lawyers Presentation _ Large Format

Early Childhood Mental Health: September 2021
Early Childhood Mental Health Presentation
Early Childhood Mental Health Presentation _ Large Format

AB12 and Working with Transition Aged Youth (TAY): August 2021
AB12 and Working with Transition Age Youth (TAY) Presentation _ Large Format
YLC & QPI – Child Tax Credit FAQ
YLC – TAY Pandemic Funding Maximization Matrix
WIC 11400 Definitions
What is SSI Pamphlet
Chafee Cash Card _ FAQ Flyer

Multidisciplinary Assessment Team (MAT): August 2021
MAT Presentation
MAT Presentation _ Large Format
MAT Brochure

Coalition for Responsible Community Development (CRCD): August 2021
CRCD Presentation Slides
CRCD Presentation Slides _ Large Format
Ruths’ Place flyer
CRCD Flyer

Court Report Writing: August 2021
Court Report Writing Presentation
Court Report Writing Presentation _ Large Format Slides
CASA Sample Report
Summary & CASA Position Exercise

Regional Center 101: July 2021
Regional Center 101 Presentation Slides
Regional Center 101 Presentation _ Large Format
IPP and IFSP Advocacy Manual
Regional Center Basics
Regional Center Basics _ Spanish

Hillsides: Community Resources for Foster Youth: July 2021
Hillsides Youth Moving On Presentation

Early Education: July 2021
ACR _ IEP Tips During COVID-19 Pandemic
Early Start _ Special Ed Assessment Requests
Education Manual
Regional Center Records Request
Services Log
WatchMyBabyGrow

Obtaining a Legal Name and Gender Marker Change in Dependency: June 2021
Obtaining a Legal Name and Gender Marker Change in Dependency Presentation
Name and Gender Marker Change Resources
Name and Gender Marker Change Petitions 

Supporting  the Mental Health of LGBTQ Youth: June 2021
Supporting the Mental Health of LGBTQ Youth Presentation
Be an Ally: Know When to Speak Up
Gender Pronouns
Queer Youth of Color
Gender Unicorn

LGBTQ 101: June 2021
LGBTQ 101 Presentation
Resource Packet
Glossary of Terms
RISE LGBTQ+ Book List

Benefits: Funding and Fostering Rates: May 2021
Benefits: Funding and Fostering Rates Presentation
Tier Rates for Los Angeles
Benefits at a Glance
Level of Care Rate Determination Protocol Matrix

Fatherhood Engagement: May 2021
Fatherhood Engagement Presentation
Father Resource Guide

Court Report Writing: May 2021
Court Report Writing Presentation
Court Report Writing Presentation _ Large Format Slides
CASA Sample Report
Summary & CASA Position Exercise

DCFS 101: May 2021
DCFS 101 Presentation
Monthly Fact Sheet _ March 2021

DCFS Core Practice Model: April 2021
DCFS Shared Core Practice Model Presentation
Core Practice Model _ Practice Behaviors
Core Practice Model+23
Fideilty Points

The Basics of Juvenile Competency: April 2021
The Basics of Juvenile Competency Presentation
CA WIC Code § 709
CALIFO~1
Competency to Stand Trial Protocol 3-1-19
Competency Training _ Aacres California

Supporting Transitions for Youth in Out of Home Care: April 2021
STAND with Me _ Guidelines for helping young children with transitions
Transitions Presentation Slides

New Opportunities Organization: April 2021
New Opportunities Organization Catalog 2021
New Opportunities Organization General Info Sheet
New Opportunities Organization _ Distance Learning ENGLISH
New Opportunities Organization _ Distance Learning SPANISH

Kidsave: March 2021
Kidsave Presentation
Kidsave – CASA Referral Form
2021 Weekend Miracles
WEEKEND MIRACLES Youth Booklet 2021

Child Care: A protective factor for young children and their families: March 2021
Childcare Alliance _ Child Care Bridge Program Presentation
Childcare Alliance _ Child Care Bridge Program _ Large Format
Office for the Advancement of Early Care and Education
Strengthening Families through ECE

Mandatory Reporting: March 2021
Mandatory Reporting Presentation
CARES Announcement
CARES Flyer
CARES Cheat Sheet
Electronic SCAR Cheat Sheet

African American Infant & Maternal Mortality (AAIMM) Prevention Initiative Doula Program: March 2021
AAIMM Presentation Slides
AAIMM Presentation Slides _ Large Format
AAIMM Doula Client Flyer
Client Interest Card
Frequently Asked Questions

Supporting the Healthy Sexual Development for Youth in Foster Care: February 2021
Healthy Sexual Development Presentation

Court Report Writing: February 2021
Court Report Writing Presentation
CASA Sample Report
Summary & CASA Position Exercise

Gangs: Myths, Realities, and Supporting Youth Involved: February 2021
Gang Presentation
A Guide to Community Based Gang Intervention
Working With Gang Affiliated Youth
Estrada, Hernandez, & Kim (2017)

Medical Advocacy for Early Childhood: January 2021
Medical Advocacy for Early Childhood Presentation
CDC Milestones Tracker

Special Education: January 2021
Special Education Presentation
Services Log
Records Request
COVID-19 IEP Request Letter
Requesting a Special Education Assessment
Education Manual
Special Education and Early Intervention Tips During COVID-19 Pandemic

Advocating for Dual Status Youth: Understanding the 241.1 Process
Advocating for Dual Status Youth Presentation
Abbreviations and Terminology

Suicide Prevention: January 2021
Suicide Prevention Presentation
About Suicide
Survivors After Suicide Brochure
Grief Support Group for Teens
Survivors of Suicide Attempts Support Group

Educational Advocacy for Crossover Youth: December 2020
Educational Advocacy for Crossover Youth Presentation

Los Angeles Education Partnership (LAEP) Early Head Start Program: December 2020
Early Head Start Program Flyer
Referral Form

Disability Rights Center: December 2020
Disability Rights Center Presentation

Independent Living Program (ILP): November 2020
ILP Presentation
Youth Information Sheet for Eligible ILP Services

Court Report Writing: November 2020
Court Report Writing Presentation
CASA Sample Report
Summary & CASA Position Exercise

General Education: November 2020
Court Companion to the Foster Youth Education Toolkit

Intro to the Juvenile Justice System: October 2020
Intro to the Juvenile Justice System Presentation
CASA Guide to Juvenile Justice
Juvenile Justice Share and Support

Teen Dating Violence: October 2020
Teen Dating Violence Presentation
Teen Dating Violence Handouts

Substance Use: October 2020
Substance Use Presentation

Harm Reduction: October 2020
Harm Reduction Presentation
Harm Reduction Principles

Expectant and Parenting Youth: September 2020
Expectant and Parenting Youth Presentation

Healthcare for Foster Youth: September 2020
Medi-Cal for Foster Youth
Bullet Points

Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC): September 2020
CSEC Presentation
Resources for Working with CSEC Youth

Regional Center 201: September 2020
Regional Center Presentation

Super Special Education: September 2020
Super Special Education Presentation

Court Report Writing: August 2020
Court Report Writing Presentation
CASA Sample Report
Summary & CASA Position Exercise

Understanding Mental Health
Understanding Mental Health Presentation
Motivational Interviewing Overview and Tips
Motivational Interviewing Techniques and Skills
Youth Crisis Housing and Drop-In Center Resource List

AB12 and Housing Options for Transitional Age Youth: July 2020
AB12 and Housing Options for TAY Presentation
LA County Scholarship Resources for Foster Youth
ACL on NMD Accommodations for COVID
SILP Readiness Assessment Tool
SILP Inspection Checklist

Early Education: July 2020
Early Education Manual
Assessment: Early Start
Regional Center Records Request
Special Education and Early Intervention Tips During COVID-19 Pandemic
Services Log

Regional Center 101: July 2020
Regional Center 101 Presentation
Regional Center Basics
Regional Center Basics (Spanish)
IPP and IFSP Advocacy Manual

Obtaining a Legal Name and Gender Marker Change: June 2020
Name and Gender Changes in the Dependency Court Presentation
Name and Gender Change Resources
Name and Gender Change Petitions in Dependency Court
Name Changes for Minors in CA

Queer Youth and their Mental Health: June 2020
Queer Youth and their Mental Health Presentation

LGBTQ 101: June 2020
LGBTQ 101 Handouts
RISE Referral Form
Genderbread Coloring Page

DCFS 101: June 2020
DCFS 101 Presentation
DCFS Court Flow Chart
DCFS Fact Sheet
Dependency Who’s Who

Reproductive and Sexual Rights: May 2020
Reproductive and Sexual Health Presentation
Getting Sexual and Reproductive Health During COVID-19 A Guide for Young People in CA Foster Care
Developmentally Appropriate Approaches to Discussing Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights with Foster Youth

Benefits for Foster Youth: May 2020
Benefits for Foster Youth Presentation
Benefits at a Glance

UCLA TIES for Families: April 2020
UCLA TIES for Families Presentation
TIES Brochure
APSS Flyer

Special Education During a Pandemic: April 2020
IEP Tips During COVID-19 Pandemic
COVID-19 IEP Request Letter
Services Log (Everything)
Services Log (SAI)

Supporting Grieving Children as a CASA: April 2020
Supporting Grieving Children as a CASA Presentation
Explaining Death to Children When Someone Dies from COVID-19

Court Report Writing: February 2020
Court Report Writing Presentation 2020
Summary & CASA Position Exercise with Explanations

CSEC: Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children: February 2020
CSEC Presentation

Gangs: myths, reality, and the best way to advocate for youth involved: January 2020
Gang Presentation

Domestic Violence: November 2019
Domestic Violence Presentation
Preventing ACEs
Warning Signs

241.1 Dual Status: October 2019
Dual Status Presentation

Mental Health Stigma & Discrimination: September 2019
Mental Health Stats
DMH Resources

Pregnant and Parenting Teens: June 2019
Pregnant and Parenting Teens Presentation
Parenting Support Plan
Talk to Your Baby

How to Read IEPs: May 2019
How to Read IEP’s Presentation

Special Education: March 2019 
Special Education Presentation
Assessment Request

Regional Center 101: October 2018
Regional Center 101 Presentation
Lanterman Act
Press Release
Regional Center Services and Descriptions

Educational Advocacy for Dually Involved Youth: October 2018
Education Advocacy for Dually Involved Youth Presentation

Transitional Aged Youth (TAY): July 2018
Transitional Aged Youth (TAY) Presentation

DCFS First 60 Days: July 2018
DCFS First 60 Days Presentation

Reproductive and Sexual Health: June 2018
Reproductive and Sexual Health Presentation

Resources for Pregnant and Parenting Teens: June 2018
Resources for Pregnant and Parenting Teens in Foster Care Presentation

Continuum of Care Reform (CCR): June 2018
Continuum of Care Reform Presentation

General Education: May 2018
Foster Youth Education Toolkit

Individual Education Plans (IEP): May 2018
Understanding IEPs and How to Read Them Presentation
Sample IEP
IEPs Presentation
Education Manual 2018
Education Records Review Grid
IEP Assessment Request
IEP Records Request

Working with LGBTQ Youth: April 2018
RISE Program for LGBTQ+ Youth
RISE Program Referral Form

Benefits for Foster Youth: April 2018
Foster Benefits Presentation
Foster Benefits at a Glance
Resource Family Approval Guide

Special Education: March 2018
Special Education Presentation
Education Manual
Records Request
Assessment Request
Education Records Review Grid

Regional Center Services: July 2017
Regional Centers Presentation

Court Report Writing Refresher: May 2017
Court Report Writing 101 Presentation

Kidsave: Adoption Issues for Older Kids: March 2017
Kidsave Presentation

The Adolescent Brain: January 2017
Understanding the Adolescent Brain and Behavior in the Context of Foster Care Presentation

Super Special Education: December 2016
Super Special Education Presentation

Resilience and Education Needs for Traumatized Youth: November 2016
Addressing Barriers to Educating Foster Children through Laws & Effective Practices Presentation

How to Read an IEP: November 2016
Understanding and How to Read IEPs Presentation
Education Manual 2015

Working with Teenagers: November 2016
Ten Essential Tips for Working with Teens

Interviewing Children: October 2016
Interviewing Children Presentation
Ten Step Investigative Interview
Interviewing Children Research Handout

Healthcare for Foster Youth: October 2016
Medi-Cal for Children in Foster Care
Minor Consent & Confidentiality Presentation
Improving Outcomes for Expectant and Parenting Youth in Foster Care Presentation

The Shared Core Practice Model: September 2016
The Shared Core Practice Model Presentation
Get to the Core Handout
SCPM Wheel and Strategies Handout

Education 101: September 2016
Education 101 Presentation
ERH Records Request Form
Records Request Checklist
CASA Ed Evaluation Template
Calculating Partial Credits for High School Foster Youth

Early Intervention: August 2016
Overview
Stories from People living with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorders
Your Child at 18 Months
Early Start Referral Letter
Preschool Resources
Regional Center Advocacy Attorney Referral Form

All about Adoption: August 2016
Roles and Timelines for Adoption

Navigating the College Landscape: July 2016
Foster/Kinship Care Education & Independent Living Programs
EOP&S Care – CAYES
EOP&S Care
Pasadena City College STARS Program
Foster Youth Mental Health Bill of Rights
California College Pathways website
Independent Living Program website

Domestic Violence: July 2016
Domestic Violence and Children Presentation
The Child Witness of Domestic Violence
How You Can Support a Victim of Domestic Violence

Cultural Competence: Understanding Unaccompanied Minors, June 2016
Unauthorized Families & Unaccompanied Minors Presentation

Family Finding, Part 2: June 2016
Family Finding Discovery and Engagement Presentation
Tree of Life Exercise
Tree of Life Template
Stephen’s Scenario: Finding and Engaging Connections
IRC Rwanda Mobility Mapping
Signs of Safety Residency

Family Finding, Part 1: June 2016
Family Finding Overview: Creating Urgency LA
Article: What is Family Finding?
FamilyFinding.org

Latino Population: May 2016
Latino Population Presentation

Childhood Obesity: February 2016
WIC & CalFresh Flyer
WIC For Out-of-Home Caregivers
WIC For General Caregivers

Special Education: January 2016
Educationally Related Mental Health Services: Laws on Assessment and Services