Volunteer Resources

WEB SITES:

State of Florida Guardian ad Litem Office:  http://www.guardianadlitem.org/

Florida’s Center for the Advancement of Child Welfare Practice:  www.centerforchildwelfare.org

 

Topic #1 – Local Resource Listings

 

  1. Street Survival Guide Jan.2011 – Local Resources in Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties
  2. Local Resources in Okaloosa and Walton CountiesAdoption Agencies in Circuit One (Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, and Walton)Reading Activity KitFamily Fun Reading Activities

TOPIC #2:  Transitioning Youth

High School and Post Secondary Preparation:

  1. Educational Planning <http://guardianadlitem.org/Practice_Manual_files/PDFs/Ch11_Indpendent_Living_Educational_and_Career_Planning.pdf>
  2. Youth Worksheet- Educational Plan & Staffing <http://guardianadlitem.org/Practice_Manual_files/PDFs/Ch11_Youth_Worksheet_Staffing_and_Educational_Plan.pdf>
  3. Resources for “Planning for High School and Beyond” on the Education Resource Page <http://centerforchildwelfare.fmhi.usf.edu/kb/educrsrc/Forms/AllItems.aspx> .
  4. Resources for a successful transition to adulthood on the Independent Living Resource Page <http://centerforchildwelfare.fmhi.usf.edu/il/default.aspx> .
  5. Grants and Scholarship sites
  6.  National Foster Parent Association College Scholarship <http://www.collegescholarships.org/scholarships/foster.htm>
  7.  Foster Care to Success <http://fc2success.org/what-we-do/scholarships-and-grants/>
  8.  Various Scholarships for Young Adults previously in Care <http://scholarships.fastweb.com/u-students-who-received-foster-care>
  9. Permanency Pact: Life-long, kin-like connections between a youth and a supportive adult <http://centerforchildwelfare.fmhi.usf.edu/kb/indliv/Permanency%20Pact.pdf>
  10. New Normalcy  FAQ’s :
  11. At what age should a foster youth choose an educational goal/plan? What should be included and can it be changed? <http://centerforchildwelfare.fmhi.usf.edu/kb/flcwp1kbfaqcmhomeaspx/cmn6.aspx>
  12. What liability does a foster parent have in allowing a foster youth to participate in age appropriate activities? <http://centerforchildwelfare.fmhi.usf.edu/kb/flcwp1kbfaqcmhomeaspx/cmn5.aspx>
  13. More Normalcy resources <http://centerforchildwelfare.fmhi.usf.edu/il/normalcy/Forms/AllItems.aspx> …
  14. Just for Teens – Celebrating Milestones
  15. High School Graduation Party on a Budget <http://www.ehow.com/how_4900703_high-school-graduation-party-budget.html>
  16. How to Plan for Prom on a Budget <http://www.ehow.com/how_2276499_plan-prom-budget.html>
  17. Nights of Safety: Prom and Beyond <http://www.communityparentcenter.org/news/news-prom-night-safety-car-drive.php>
  18. Prom Safety (SADD) <http://www.sadd.org/promtoolkit.htm>
  19. More Social, Education and Life Skills Resources on Youth Space page <http://centerforchildwelfare.fmhi.usf.edu/kb/resource/YouthSpace.aspx>  …
  20. Upcoming Events:
  21. QPI Webinar: “My Foster Child has a History of Trauma and Sensory Challenges…How Can I Help?”  Presented by the Quality Parenting Initiative – Florida and hosted by the Center on March 8, 2012 at 6:30pm-8:00pm (ET).
  22. Click here <http://centerforchildwelfare.fmhi.usf.edu/qpi1/Lists/training/Attachments/65/Webcast%20History%20of%20Trauma.pdf>  for additional information and to register.
  23. Webinar: “May I Please Have the Keys? Youth-Directed Planning for Life after High School,” sponsored by the Technical Assistance Partnership for Child and Family Mental Health on March 14, 2012 at 3:00pm – 4:30pm (ET).
  24. Click here <http://events.tapartnership.org/register.php?eid=52>  for additional information and to register.
  25. Webinar: “Optimizing Visitation for Young Traumatized Children and Their Parents/Caregivers,” sponsored by the National Child Traumatic Stress Network on March 15, 2012 at 12 Noon (ET).
  26. Click here <http://learn.nctsn.org/calendar/view.php?view=day&cal_d=15&cal_m=03&cal_y=2012>   for additional information and to register.
  27. More events… <http://centerforchildwelfare.fmhi.usf.edu/Pages/Default.aspx>
  28. USF Logo, College of Behavioral and Community Sciences<http://cbcta.fmhi.usf.edu/images/usflogo.gif>  Department of Child and Family Studies
  29. Need assistance? Have suggestions for us? Contact Center Support <mailto:centersupport@fmhi.usf.edu?subject=Newsletter%20Contact>

Topic #3 – Resources for Parents and Caregivers

100 tips for Parents and Caregivers

Reading Activity Kit

Family Fun Reading Activities