Permanency: A Commitment to Supporting Life Long Connections

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Permanency: A Commitment to Supporting Life Long Connections Katie McCain Summer Frappier

What is permanency? Reunification with biological parents Family finding Lifetime connection to significant individual A mentoring relationship Guardianship Adoption

Permanency is NOT... Independent Living OR Long Term Foster Care It is much more………………...

Permanency can include Unconditional love and support Someone to call just because Someone to trust Knowing someone is proud of you Assistance in making decisions Being accepted no matter what Knowing you are not alone

Alarming Statistics What can YOU do to prevent this tragedy? 4,000 youth age out of the California foster care system every year. 50% of youth who “age out” of the foster care system will be homeless within 18 months 51% will be unemployed What can YOU do to prevent this tragedy?

Get Involved Make sure the youth in your home are involved in extra curricular activities Nurture friendships Be considerate of issues surrounding biological families Become a mentor Become a CYC supporter

California Permanency for Youth Project Permanency Case Managers Katie McCain 805-781-1754 kmccain@co.slo.ca.us Summer Frappier 805-781-1920 sfrappier@co.slo.ca.us