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Youth Network Convening- Cleveland

Posted by 275sc on March 02, 2017

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Join Funders Together's new Youth Network in Cleveland, Ohio! 

During Foundations for Youth Success, Funders Together's two-year community of practice focused on youth homelessness, members identified in-person convenings as one of the most valuable parts of the community. In addition to hearing about inspiring local work, convenings allowed members to connect with peers and learn about innovative work happening across the country. 

As we launch Funders Together's NEW Youth Network we are excited to announce our first in-person convening, in Cleveland, Ohio! We hope you join us to learn about the exciting work happening in Cleveland and to meet other members of this new network. 

 

What Can You Look Forward to in Cleveland? 

Networking with Network Peers * How Cleveland Organized As a Community: A Place 4 Me * Cleveland's System Response * Prevention/Diversion, Assessment, Housing * Funders Role in a Community Response * Discussion with YYA with Lived Experience * Youth Network Planning * Taking Learnings Back to Your Community

 

Draft Agenda

Monday, September 25, 2017

Global Center for Health Innovation

12:00 pm    Introductions and Networking

2:00 pm      How We Got Here: Building A Coordinated Community Response to Prevent and End Youth Homelessness

During this opening discussion attendees will hear from leaders in Cuyahoga County and learn how the county's commitment to end youth homelessness lead to strong public system collaboration. 

Learn how A Place 4 Me was developed as the collaborative initiative to prevent and end youth homelessness and how young adults were involved along the way. 

In the second half of this conversation hear how the Division of Children and Family Services was engaged and the role of child welfare in preventing and ending homelessness for youth in Cuyahoga County. 

Speakers: 

Kate Lodge- Executive Director of A Place 4 Me

Ruth Gillett- Director of the Cuyahoga County Office of Homeless Services

Thomas Pristow- Director of Cuyahoga County Department of Health and Human Services

Cynthia Weiskittel, Director, Cuyahoga County Division of Children and Family Services

Young Adult Leaders

5:00 pm      Group Dinner

 

Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland 

9:00 am      National Initatives Updates and Peer Exchange

This time will allow attendees to share their own work, challenges and success, and hear from peers across the country that are leading national initiatives to end youth homelessness. 

12:00 pm    Lunch

1:00 pm      System Response to Youth Homelessness in Cuyahoga County

This session will highlight the current system response in Cuyahoga County including identification and assessment, data and by-name list, and housing options and supports. 

3:00 pm      Site Visit

This site visit will allow attendees to see, in action, the supports available to young adults in Cuyahoga County. The visit will also include time with young adults with lived experience.

5:00 pm      Group Activity (optional)

 

Wednesday, Septmber 27, 2017

Global Center for Health Innovation

9:00 am      Group Reflection and Planning

12:00 pm    Conclusion

 

 

After you RSVP, please book your hotel room at Hilton Downtown Cleveland.

 

WHEN
September 25, 2017 at 11:00am - September 27, 2017
CONTACT
Jennifer Olney ·

Will you come?

$350.00 Non-Dues Paying or Non-Member
$250.00 Dues Paying Member

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