Attention all Michigan Youth with an Artistic Flair!
2010 System of Care Conference Logo Contest for Youth
CALL FOR ENTRIES
Contest Deadline: Friday, July 9th, 2010
For more information, please read the Logo Contest Info Sheet
System of Care Information Sheet
Educational Scholarships offered by the University of Phoenix
In partnership with the National Foster Parent Association, the University of Phoenix has offered 50 full-ride scholarships to foster youth, foster care alumni or foster parents, under the banner of the University's First Chance Scholarship program. The scholarship is redeemable at any University of Phoenix campus, including the online program. Foster Care Alumni of America has just agreed to partner with NFPA to promote the scholarships to the alumni community and to assist in the selection of 25 alumni scholarship recipients.
The program is offered on a competitive basis. To access the guidelines and application visit the NFPA website at www.nfpainc.org.
Time is of the essence! The deadline for applying is July 18, 2010.
Whether you are a first-time college student, someone working to complete their undergraduate or advanced degree, or an established professional looking to re-train in a new field, take a look at this opportunity or pass it on to someone you know could benefit.
Association for Children’s Mental Health Statewide Youth Advisory Council
Council Overview
The Association for Children’s Mental Health (ACMH) is creating a Statewide Youth Advisory Council. The Council will encourage and motivate young people to organize and help fight mental health stigma. Once established, the Council will focus on creating a policy agenda and recommendations for involving youth. Youth members will represent Michigan youth with mental health challenges.
Ten young people with a passion for mental health issues, ages 16-23, will be selected. Interested youth with leadership potential and experience with one or more systems- including mental health, education, juvenile justice, and child welfare- are encouraged to apply. Members will be expected to serve for two years.
Meetings will be held at times and places set by the Council members. Youth Council members will be expected to participate in all Council activities via in-person meetings, through conference calls and/or video conferencing. Meetings may last up to 2 hours and may be photographed, videotaped, or recorded.
Purpose and Responsibilities
The purpose of the Youth Advisory Council:
- To advise the ACMH and other state leaders about the experiences and interests of youth with mental health challenges.
- To promote youth voice in decisions impacting youth around Michigan
- For young people to develop leadership skills and become active citizens
- To create relationships between youth and adult leaders throughout the state
Roles and responsibilities of Youth Council members:
- Commitment to serve for 2 years and actively participate in Council events
- Discuss issues important to youth in their community and learn from other communities
- Demonstrate a commitment to make a change
- Attend scheduled meetings
- Work closely with other Youth Council members and adult sponsor
- Submit report to ACMH with recommendations regarding youth related issues and council activities.
What You Can Do
If you are interested in serving on the Council, please submit a completed application. By doing so, you agree to fulfill the roles and responsibilities as described.
Additionally, each member will be paired with an adult sponsor who will:
- Serve as a mentor to you,
- Support your involvement in council activities, and
- Help connect you to leadership trainings, educational events, and development opportunities in your community.
An adult sponsor is an adult who serves as a mentor (often sponsors are employees or volunteers of youth serving organizations, therapists, coaches, neighbors, etc.). If you are selected, ACMH will work with you to identify a sponsor.
CLICK HERE for the application.
If you have questions, please contact Jessica, Youth Coordinator, at:
Phone: 517-372-4016 or toll free at 1-888-226-4543
Email:
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