Category Archives: Advocacy

Capitol Youth: March 2011

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Heather

Is anyone else shocked that it’s March? I certainly am. Truth be told, I wanted to write this blog entry in February, but that month just flew right by! I was also a little nervous to start blogging here, as you can see that the amazing youth bloggers who have gone before me have been [...]

MOMENT

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Jevon

In life everyone tries to live it as they see fit. Some times the way that one would see that happening is by self gaining. Meaning that they live life trying to fulfill their need and their wants out of life. To me this doesnt work, for me, because we are apart of a whole [...]

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A Voice.

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Talia

Over the three years that I have worked with at-risk youth I have heard countless stories of youth who are runaways, homeless, or in the fostercare system. Hearing the stories of my fellow youth has given me the opportunity to be a voice for them. An issue in the state of California that needs to [...]

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Legislative Visit Day At The Capitol!

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Talia

On January 24, 2011, the California Coalition for Youth Board of Directors visited the Capitol to meet with Senators and Assemblymen about 3 different bills that if passed, would help benefit the homeless youth in California! It definitely was rewarding being the offices of Senators and Assemblymen and talking with them how about they can [...]

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CCY at the Capital

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Analicia

On January 24, 2011 I went with CCY to the Capital, and talked with some legislators. The legislative advocacy day was part of CCY’s Homeless Youth Capacity Building Project that was aimed at introducing 3 new bills to the legislators and getting their support.
Our day started off with a quick meeting in the morning, followed [...]

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