1. Monthly THP-Plus/THP+FC Conference Call Thursday, November 14 th : 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.

2. Agenda Welcome and introductions THP+FC  Update on the number of providers  Location of THP+FC housing  THP+FC vs. other placements for NMDs THP-Plus  Discussion on how to account for a temporary lull in referrals due to extended foster care  Guest presenter Luis Madrid, Aspiranet  12/10 in Oakland: THP-Plus provider advocacy training Other Items  November 21 st web seminar on AB 12 & probation  No December call; next call January 9th

3. THP+FC Provider Growth 20122013

4. Location of THP+FC Housing 1 San Joaquin 2 Butte 4 Contra Costa 2 Lassen 2 El Dorado Glenn 1 1 Lake Ventura 2 1 Mariposa Mendocino 1 Monterey 2 Orange 3 2 Plumas 2 Riverside San Diego 2 San Francisco 2 San Luis Obispo 1 Santa Barbara 1 Shasta 3 Santa Cruz 1 4 Santa Clara Solano 1 Tehama 2 6 Los Angeles Sonoma 1 1 Del Norte 1 Humboldt 1 Nevada Placer 1 X Sacramento Siskiyou 1 Sutter 1 Yolo 1 Alameda 6 1 Stanislaus 1 Merced 1 Fresno 1 Tulare X San Bernardino Counties with high # of NMDs Counties with high # of NMDs without THP+FC

5. THP+FC has grown, but remains limited # of NMDs by Placement Type: July 1, 2013

6. Why are referrals slowing for my county’s THP-Plus program?

7. Why are referrals slowing for my THP-Plus program? AB12 Implementation # of youth who “age out” annually: Jan. to Dec.

8. How has this reduction in youth who “age out” affected THP- Plus?  Participants are older: 21-24 year olds (48%, up from 31%)  More participants are custodial mothers (40%, up from 32%)  More youth are entering from homelessness (25%, up from 18%)  Fewer youth are entering directly from foster care (14%, down from 31%)

9. How many THP-Plus eligible youth are NOT being served? In 2013: Statewide

10. How has this reduction in youth who “age out” affected THP- Plus?  In the face of a 40% reduction in youth “aging out” of foster care, THP-Plus providers must adopt new, creative outreach strategies.  These strategies will help maintain your housing census until January 1, 2015, when the number of youth who “age out” increases.

11. Luis Madrid Aspiranet 40+ locations in Central, Southern & Northern California/Bay Area:  Adoption  Behavioral Health  Family and Community Services  Foster Care  Residential Services  Transition Age Youth Programs  Wraparound Services Long-time THP-Plus provider | THP+FC provider since March 2012

12. Luis Madrid Aspiranet Merced County Aspiranet: staying at capacity although experiencing significant drop in referrals, how?  Nurtures relationship with county  County provides list of emancipated youth so Aspiranet can conduct targeted outreach  County keeps Aspiranet updated on planned dates of discharge for youth turning 21 next year  Strong connection with ILP  Aspiranet fosters “buy-in” with ILP staff to encourage THP- Plus referral  Maintains close contact and reciprocal relationship  Accepts out of county youth  Uses word-of-mouth  Siblings, friends of THP-Plus participants

13. December 10 th THP-Plus Advocacy Institute in Oakland for Providers Drawing the Line: A Legal Introduction to Lobbying and Advocacy for Tax-Exempt Non- Profits Developing an Effective Message to Sustain THP-Plus in Your County How to Engage With the Public Sector to Sustain THP-Plus: Influencing Elected Officials and County Staff Focus on the Facts: The Data You Need to Make the Case for THP-Plus Using the News: Effective Media Strategies for THP-Plus Advocacy

14. December 10 th THP-Plus Advocacy Institute in Oakland for Providers Tuesday, December 10 th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The California Endowment’s Oakland Conference Center  Visit http://thpplus.org/2013-thp-plus-advocacy-institute/ for more information including agenda, workshop descriptions, and accommodation information.http://thpplus.org/2013-thp-plus-advocacy-institute/  Register using this link: https://2013-thp-plus- institute.eventbrite.comhttps://2013-thp-plus- institute.eventbrite.com  Up to $200 for travel, if cost make attendance prohibitive Questions? Contact us: Amy Lemley | 415-693-1322 | amy@johnburtonfoundation.orgamy@johnburtonfoundation.org Simone Tureck | 415-693-1323 | simone@johnburtonfoundation.orgsimone@johnburtonfoundation.org

15. Upcoming Web Seminar 11/21 John Burton Foundation is hosting a web seminar on AB 12 for probation youth. Angie Schwartz of the Alliance for Children’s Rights and Brian Blalock from Bay Area Legal Aid will be presenting. Thursday, November 21 st from 10-11 am Register for the web seminar at: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/registe r/813814577 https://www1.gotomeeting.com/registe r/813814577

16. Other Items Call in December will be replaced by THP-Plus Advocacy Institute Happy Holidays!