On Tuesday, May 14, 2024, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors issued proclamations to recognize three significant, annual occasions that are central to the work of Alameda County Social Services Agency (ACSSA). These included CalFresh Awareness Month, Foster Care Awareness Month, and Older Americans Month. In honor of Foster Care Awareness Month, ACFPA has launched a FundraisingContinue reading “Foster Care Awareness Month”
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A Great Resource for Foster and Probation Youth
The Independent Living Program (ILP) serves the Foster and Probation youth in Alameda County. Their Mission is to “help foster youth meet their basic needs and become self-sufficient adults making conscious and healthy decisions”. ILP eligible youth are usually referred to ILP by their child welfare workers or probation officers. If you have a youth inContinue reading “A Great Resource for Foster and Probation Youth”
Job Corps May Be a Great Resource for the Youth or Young Adult in Your Care
During the July 2022 Association Meeting, we received a wonderful presentation from Gianna Silvestre, Outreach and Admissions Counselor with Job Corps. Job Corps is the largest nationwide residential career training program in the country and has been operating for more than 50 years. The program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 to completeContinue reading “Job Corps May Be a Great Resource for the Youth or Young Adult in Your Care”
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