Sunday, April 15
| 11a | REGISTRATION OPEN [First Floor near Atrium] |
| 11a – 10p | ART SPACE [Tower Bridge] Pssst, Superhero! Check out the third annual Taking Action Art Gallery where you can design your superhero costume, get your photo taken and build your own unique trading card. The cards will be displayed in the gallery and then, you can give them to the legislators on Tuesday! Activate superhero awesomeness! |
| 1 – 1:30p | WELCOME & OPENING REMARKS [Old Sacramento Ballroom] Heather M. Dearing, MSW, Executive Director, CCY Walter Philips, CCY Board Chair, Executive Director, San Diego Youth Services |
| 1:30 – 2:15p | KEYNOTE ADDRESS [Old Sacramento Ballroom] Brian Fowlie, Youth Mentor At the age of 14, Brian Fowlie made a decision that would forever change him. What he chose to do next would change the lives of countless others as well. |
| 2:30 – 5:30 | GENERAL SESSION [Old Sacramento Ballroom] Superhero Challenge/Team Building Report to Membership/Year in Review Legislative Platform Overview |
| 5:30 – 7:30p | RECEPTION [Terrace] |
| 7:30 – 10:30p | YOUTH DANCE [Old Sacramento Ballroom] |
Monday, April 16
| 8a | REGISTRATION OPEN [First Floor near Atrium] |
| 8a – 5p | ART SPACE [Tower Bridge] |
| 9 – 9:45a | KEYNOTE ADDRESS [Old Sacramento Ballroom] Adversity Is My Treasure - Jevon Wilkes, Youth Board Member, CCY Jevon Wilkes is a living testimony to the power of the human spirit, determination and grit. He shares a vision of a future filled with hope, service to mankind, a beacon of light to others. |
| 10 – 11:15a | CONCURRENT SESSIONS I |
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| 11:30a – 12:45p | CONCURRENT SESSIONS II |
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| 12:45 – 1:15p | LUNCH [Terrace] |
| 1:15 – 2:30p | ADVOCACY TRAINING FOR ALL [Terrace] |
| 2:45 – 3:30p | CONCURRENT LEGISLATIVE TRAINING SESSIONS |
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| 3:30 – 5:00p | GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING [Old Sacramento Ballroom] |
| 6:00 – 8:30p | AWARDS DINNER [Old Sacramento Ballroom] |
| Featuring Keynote Presenter – Brianna Karp, Author of The Girl’s Guide to Homelessness | |
Tuesday, April 17
| 8a | REGISTRATION OPEN [First Floor near Atrium] |
| 9 – 10:30a | BREAKFAST & LEGISLATIVE TOWN HALL STYLE FORUM [Old Sacramento Ballroom] |
| 10:30 – 11:00 | MARCH TO THE CAPITOL |
| 11a – 12:30p | YOUTH RALLEY ON CAPITOL STEPS |
| 12:30 – 4:30 | LEGISLATIVE VISITS |
Keynote Speakers
Brianna Karp
Today, Brianna is a Marketing Assistant for the South Coast Repertory and is seeking a permanent residence. She is also the co-founder of World Homeless Action Day, a spokesperson for the homeless, and a passionate advocate for the issues of homelessness. Brianna’s book was voted #1 Readers’ Prize in Elle magazine and more recently, one the Library Journals’ Best Books of 2011.
Brianna will be speaking at the Taking Action Conference Awards Dinner on Monday, April 16, 2012. For information about purchasing tickets to only the Awards Dinner, please contact Desiree Rose.
Jevon Wilkes
photo provided by Ventura County Star
Jevon Wilkes is a living testimony to the power of the human spirit, determination and grit. He shares a vision of a future filled with hope, service to mankind, a beacon of light to others.
Homeless at 14 years of age, yet determined to stay in school to get an education, the adversities of a difficult life helped to mold a future of great possibilities. Overcoming adversity has been a hallmark of this young man’s life. His example and incredible story touches the hearts of all those he encounters.
Jevon graduated from Miguel Contrares High School, Los Angles where he received a scholarship for leadership. Currently a senior at California State University, Channel Islands, he is pursuing a degree in Communications. The Association of Fundraising Professionals, Greater Los Angeles Chapter, bestowed its “Outstanding Youth Volunteer Award” on Mr. Wilkes. He has been the public face for Echoes of Hope and has done extensive public speaking. Jevon received the Martin Luther King, Jr. award for Outstanding Leadership from Upward Bound, Occidental College. He currently serves on the CCY board of directors and actively advocates for youth throughout California. Through the Bresee Foundation, he leads middle and high school students at Young Life Christian Camps. Jevon is also a popular guest on radio and television programs speaking about the need for programs to help and encourage youth success.
Jevon will kick-start day two of the Taking Action 2012 conference with his keynote address on Monday, April 16, 2012.
Brian Fowlie
At the age of 14, Brian Fowlie made a decision that would forever change him. What he chose to do next would change the lives of countless others as well. Fowlie, a troubled youth with a future looking rather grim, not only turned his life around, but dedicated himself to helping others do the same. His passion for helping some of California’s neediest and often most forgotten population – runaway and homeless youth – led him on a journey that would impact the lives of hundreds of teens in immeasurable ways. Through his donation drives, the workshops he facilitates, and his remarkable ability to connect with yout heading down dangerous paths, Fowlie continues to inspire all of those he meets by rekindling one’s belief in their ability to change and make a positive difference in their lives.
We are so excited to have Mr. Fowlie join us as the opening keynote speaker on Sunday April 15.
Workshops
YOUTH TRACK:
Own My Power – Freedom From Bullying
Presented by: Yo! Disabled & Proud
Own your power by learning what you can do to prevent bullying, what you can do if you are a bully, and what schools can do to help end bullying. You will learn helpful tips about bullying prevention that you can take back to your community and use. Also, schools will gain knowledge on how teaching disability history as well as other curriculum can help end bullying at their schools.
Financial Literacy for Youth – Preparing Your Successful Spending Plan
Presented by: SAFE Credit Union
Learn why you need a budget, how to prepare a budget, how to track expenses, and tips to help you spend less and save more!
PROGRAMS & BEST PRACTICES TRACK:
Building a Bridge for Our Young People: Homeless Youth Providers’ Role in AB 12
Presented by: the John Burton Foundation
Wondering how your organization can play a role in AB12? This workshop will familiarize attendees
with Extended Foster Care made available by Assembly Bill 12, The California Fostering Connections to
Success Act. Geared towards directors, managers and counselors of organizations serving homeless
youth, this workshop will build awareness about eligibility, reentry into care, and placement options under AB12. Join us in our effort to build a bridge between the homeless youth provider community and child welfare community as we explore how the opportunities made available this year by AB12 may have affected your organization and the young people you serve.
The Hands Off Approach to Developing Young Urban Millennial Trend-Setting Leaders
Presented by: Juma Ventures
The world is changing at a rapid pace and out-dated methods no-longer apply to achieving long-lasting success. Our youth need to understand that they have the Power to create the change that they wish to see in their schools, communities, and economy. The “Hands Off Approach” is a system geared towards providing guided autonomy to Young Urban Leaders while empowering them through utilizing project based learning methods, S.M.A.R.T. Goals, and the Millennial Entrepreneur Concept! “Empower One to Empower Many: Exponential Leadership Development”
ORGANIZATIONAL & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT TRACK:
The Changing Face of CSEC
Presented by: San Diego Youth Services
An overview of commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC) is provided in order to better inform policy and practices for program staff. First general information regarding CSEC is provided such as: language and definitions, at risk factors, warning signs, recruitment techniques by pimps/gangs, and statistics. Second, promoting healing for young women involved in CSEC including: common triggers, the non-judgmental stance, and building a sense of capability. The discussion includes ideas to promote creative interventions such as art, stories, movies, outings, empowerment activities, group interactions, and individual therapy. Youth survivors share the interventions that helped them in their recovery.
S.M.A.R.T. Goal Setting: Youth Advocacy Power
Presented by: Larkin Street Youth Services
When superheroes’ powers combine, lofty goals are achieved. Join the mission of the Larkin Street Youth Advisory Board (LSYAB) to strategically use S.M.A.R.T goals for youth advocacy initiatives. This workshop uses interactive, practice-led activities to demonstrate the value of S.M.A.R.T goal setting within a youth group, and includes discussion of an initiative achieved by the LSYAB in the form of a youth-produced, advocacy newsletter.
EXECUTIVE TRACK:
Fostering Transitions: A Toolkit to Help Staff Build Relationships with TAY
Presented by: A Home Within
Members-Only Executive Roundtable
Presented by: California Coalition for Youth; HR Dowden & Associates
Conference Sponsorship Opportunities Available Now!
CCY is gearing up to provide another outstanding conference program jam-packed with inspiring keynote speakers, workshop sessions, the Annual Awards Dinner, plenty of advocacy training, legislative visits, and a whole lot of fun and entertainment for both youth and adults alike. We absolutely can’t wait!
To help us put on our best program yet, please consider sponsoring this event! As a conference sponsor, your organization or company will enjoy high-level exposure to a statewide audience of socially conscious professionals and youth throughout California, including education specialists, residential, counselors, mental health providers, executive directors and program directors — just to name a few.
Download the sponsor packet, select a package that works for you, and email the completed sponsorship form to conference@calyouth.org as soon as possible to secure preliminary advertisement opportunities and recognition in all future conference outreach.
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