2020 jan ohio yab meeting
The Ohio Youth Advisory Board met on January 16, 2019 at the Quest Conference Center in Columbus, Ohio. The meeting agenda included updates on the Fostering Stable Housing Opportunities Act, a meeting with the Director of the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, Governor DeWine's upcoming Foster Care Forums, and the board's 2020 strategic focus areas. Foster youth and alumni testified about establishing a statewide Foster Care Ombudsman's office, addressing normalcy and safety issues, maintaining sibling connections, mandatory trainings, and ensuring independent living departments in every county. The board also brainstormed topics like college readiness programs, updating promotional materials, assisting youth who have aged out of foster care, and providing youth voice
2020 jan ohio yab meeting
- 1. Ohio Youth Advisory Board Thursday, January 16, 2019 Quest Conference Center, 8405 Pulsar Place, Columbus, OH 43240
- 2. We exist to be the knowledgeable statewide voice that influences policies and practices that impact youth who have or will experience out of home care. OHIO YAB Mission
- 3. Update on Fostering Stable Housing Opportunities Act
- 5. Governor DeWine’s Foster Care Forums
- 6. Governor DeWine’s Foster Care Forums
- 7. 2020 OHIO YAB Strategic Focus Areas Foster Care Youth and Alumni Testimony Focused on: - Statewide Foster Care Ombudsman’s Office to be established, specifically for youth/young adults - Normalcy barriers and safety issues to be addressed, especially in group homes and residential placements - Sibling connections to be maintained and prioritized - Mandatory trainings for foster parents and caseworkers that serve teens regarding independent living resources - Independent Living Departments to be mandated in every county.
- 8. Brainstorming Topics 1. First Star: College Readiness Programs for Foster Youth: Currently being piloted at Kent State to reach nine Ohio counties, with hopes for future expansion to reach other regions of the state 2. Updating OHIO YAB promotional materials 3. Aged Outt: Striving to help transitioning youth age 18-24, who have aged out of the foster care system, become self- sufficient and obtain future success. 4. Youth Voice on statewide initiatives (i.e. Family First, Bridges, Ohio CASA website)