Don't forget: Deadline: January 4, 2010

Congressional Foster Youth Internship

This competitive program provides 16 young people who have spent their formative years in foster care an opportunity to intern with a Member of Congress for a summer. By bringing together former foster youth with Congressional offices, the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI) helps raise awareness of the policy and procedural barriers that keep children feeling trapped in foster care. Through this interaction, Members of Congress are given a firsthand view of the failures and successes of the U.S. foster care system. The applicant must meet the following eligibility criteria: was in U.S. foster care system at the time of their eighteenth birthday or be adopted after their fourteenth birthday from the U.S. foster care system, and completed at least two years of college in a four-year degree program by May 29, 2010.

US Census Bureau is Hiring!

Work as a Census Taker

The U.S. Census Bureau will be hiring for both field and office positions spring of 2010. Pay ranges from $14.75 to $20 per hour depending on the position. Flexible hours are available. All jobs are temporary. Receive paid training, reimbursement for authorized mileage and other work-related expenses and help your community have a successful 2010 census. To apply, schedule a 30 minute multiple choice test by calling 347-967-4020 Monday to Saturday 9am to 7pm. Visit www.2010censusjobs.gov for a sample test and more information about available positions.

Congressional Foster Youth Internship

Deadline: January 4, 2010

Congressional Foster Youth Internship

This competitive program provides 16 young people who have spent their formative years in foster care an opportunity to intern with a Member of Congress for a summer. By bringing together former foster youth with Congressional offices, the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI) helps raise awareness of the policy and procedural barriers that keep children feeling trapped in foster care. Through this interaction, Members of Congress are given a firsthand view of the failures and successes of the U.S. foster care system. The applicant must meet the following eligibility criteria: was in U.S. foster care system at the time of their eighteenth birthday or be adopted after their fourteenth birthday from the U.S. foster care system, and completed at least two years of college in a four-year degree program by May 29, 2010.

http://www.youthsuccessnyc.org/PDF/Congressional_Foster%20Youth_Internship_2009.pdf

Scholarship Opportunity

The Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage is offering its scholarship contest again this year and it wants to get the word out about the contest to as many parents of students in grades 6 – 12 as possible because there are three scholarship prizes ($50,000, $25,000 and $15,000) for students in the 11th and 12th grades to attend an Ohio university or college. There are also smaller prizes for students in grades 6-10. The contest is open to students from any school (including home-schooled) in Cuyahoga, Geauga, lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage and Summit counties. Students can submit their 500 word-essay on line. For more information including deadlines, contest rules and entry form, please visit mmjh.org

Participate in Congressional Activities for One Semester!

Hello OHIO YAB and Adult Supporters!

I am writing to you tonight with some exciting information!

If you emancipated from foster care or were adopted after your 14th birthday, are currently enrolled in college and will have at least 4 semesters completed by May 29,2010, the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute wants you!

This is a program specifically for the foster care community. You will live and intern in Washington, D.C. from May 29, 2010 to July 31, 2010. They will cover the costs of your travel to and from D.C. as well as all traveling you will have to do while in D.C.

They will also provide housing during your internship as well as provide you a small stipend to cover daily expenses.

This internship could also count for college credit! (depending on the
institution)

So, if you're interested, additional information and the application is attached to this email. You can also complete the application online at the following website:

http://www.ccainstitute.org/how-we-do-it/apply-on-line-foster-youth-internsh
ip/

Please take advantage of this opportunity as it is a wonderful way to gain insightful knowledge regarding policy making!

Best,
Arlene Jones
Foster Youth Advisor
Public Children Services Association of Ohio 510 E. Mound St., Suite 200 Columbus, Ohio 43215
phone: 614.224.5802
fax: 614.228.5150
arlene@pcsao.org
www.pcsao.org

Congratulations to the 2010 OHIO YAB Officers

Alex McFarland, President, Montgomery County

Cieria Rodriguez-Toney,Vice-President, Lorain County

Krystal Robinson, Treasurer, Lorain County

Chasstity Young, Secretary, Athens County

Haley Jacob, Media Spokesperson, Lucas County

James Burge, Parliamentarian, Lorain County

Young Advocate Leadership Training on Saturday, Nov. 7th

The Ohio Children's Defense Fund is partnering with Central State University to host the first annual Young Advocate Leadership Training® program. This intensive organizing training will bring together over 100 student leaders from across the state.

Training Date: Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009

Training Location: Central State University, 1400 Brush Row Rd., P.O. Box 1004, Wilberforce OH 45384, in the Auditorium of the Center for Education & Natural Sciences Building, Room 114.

CDF-Ohio will provide meals and coordinate transportation for all successful applicants. This might be particularly helpful for youth who are over the age of 18/emancipated and actively involved in local and statewide youth advisory efforts.