Chico State Hosts Conference for Foster Youth Advocacy Group

The California Youth Connection (CYC), an advocacy group for current and former foster youth, will host its annual Leadership and Policy Conference at California State University, Chico beginning Friday, July 26 and ending Monday, July 29.

At the conference, hosted by the organization’s Glenn Chapter and supported by its Butte Chapter, CYC youth facilitators will train members in leadership skills including conflict resolution, community organizing and facilitation. This year’s conference will focus on group-home reform, high school support services, sibling visitation and transitional housing/AB 12 housing.

Media and the public are invited to attend the luncheon presentation of youth policy recommendations on Monday, July 29, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Bell Memorial Union. Registration is from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Discussions and developments from closed sessions throughout the conference may be followed on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at @CALYOUTHCONN and #SLPC13.

                WHO: California Youth Connection, an advocacy group for current and former foster youths

                WHAT: Leadership and Policy Conference

                WHERE: Bell Memorial Union (BMU)

                WHEN: Friday, July 26-Monday, July 29. Media and the public are invited to attend a presentation of youth policy recommendations July 29, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in the BMU. Registration is 10-10:45 a.m.

                FOLLOW: @CALYOUTHCONN, #SLPC13