Kern County Foster Youth & Homeless Educ Services

We remove the unique barriers that students who experience #fostercare & #homelessness may face when enrolling, attending & succeeding in #KernCounty schools.

[KCSOS @KCSOS]

The annual Youth Empowering Success (YES!) Conference, held today at BC, brought together more than 150foster youth along with caregivers, educators, and community agencies to help students forge a path to success. Read all about it at: https://t.co/3SvRmCyCkm

[Kern County Foster Youth & Homeless Educ Services @KernFYSCP]

Thank you to our friends at @PBV_SSS for wearing purple to show their support & to spread awareness of youth who experience housing instability! Share how you wear purple with the hashtag #KernHomelessYouthMatter2023!

[PBVUSD-Student Support Services @PBV_SSS]

Did you know it’s Homeless Youth Awareness Month? Today Student Support Services is joining Kern County in wearing purple to promote awareness of our youth and families experiencing homelessness. #kernhomelessyouthmatter2023 #WeArePBV #HYAM

[Kern County Foster Youth & Homeless Educ Services @KernFYSCP]

🎉 Episode Alert! 🎉
Our milestone #YouthVoiceAmplified #podcast episode featuring Dr. John Mendiburu, #KernCounty Superintendent of Schools @KCSOS, is LIVE! Explore the power of #StudentVoice & equity in education. 🎙️✨

Listen here: https://t.co/aMqbBDyLZO

[Kern County Foster Youth & Homeless Educ Services @KernFYSCP]

🎙️Exciting News! Join us 10/4 for a powerful episode w/ Dr. John Mendiburu, Kern County Superintendent of Schools, as he shares valuable advice for educators on #StudentVoice & much more! Get ready to be inspired! ✨Listen at https://t.co/aMqbBDyLZO #YouthVoiceAmplified @KCSOS

[Kern County Foster Youth & Homeless Educ Services @KernFYSCP]

Excited to join the Kern Equity Symposium tomorrow at 9:55 am! Don't miss our student panel, Voices of Resilience. 🎙️ #KernEquitySymposium

[Kern County Foster Youth & Homeless Educ Services @KernFYSCP]

We are delighted to announce that our Youth Voice Amplified Podcast hosts will be moderating a student panel session on #studentvoice & #equity at the 2023 EMBRACE Equity Symposium! Registration for this 2 day event is FREE: https://t.co/SZiFB8mptI

[Kern County Foster Youth & Homeless Educ Services @KernFYSCP]

An incredible night of learning, energy, and community at last night's @Team_BCSD Parent Night we proudly sponsored with @IAmDeeHankins and DJ Johnson! 🌟💪 Empowering parents with insights on resilience and parenting. A big shoutout to our amazing turnout! 🙌

[Eloy Alcala @TheBeardedSSW]

Kern Educators! Do you know of a student, educator, or community member/agency that has improved equitable practices, systems, structures, or outcomes for our students? If so, we want to acknowledge them at #EmbraceEquitySymposium

https://t.co/qoQEDphx8r

[Kern County Foster Youth & Homeless Educ Services @KernFYSCP]

🎙️ Just dropped an AMAZING episode for the Youth Voice Amplified podcast! Tune in to hear Tom's #inspiring #college journey as a former #fosteryouth. From challenges to triumphs, his story is pure #motivation! 🎓✨ Listen at https://t.co/aMqbBDyLZO or anywhere you #podcast!

[Kern County Foster Youth & Homeless Educ Services @KernFYSCP]

Kicked off the year at our Foster Youth & Homeless Student Liaison Meeting! 📚Updates on laws for our youth ✅ Self-care bonding activity 🧘‍♀️✨ And big thanks to Tehachapi Unified School District for sharing a new best practice for attendance! 🙌 #SupportingYouth #EducationMatters

[Kern County Foster Youth & Homeless Educ Services @KernFYSCP]

Hey Youth Voice Amplified Podcast fans! We have a special back-to-school episode dropping on Sept. 6 with Tom, who shares experiences as a former foster youth in college. Want a sneak peek? Listen to his advice to #fosteryouth about college 👇

[Kern County Foster Youth & Homeless Educ Services @KernFYSCP]

#KernCounty: Cleaning out your garage this #LaborDay weekend? Consider donating clothing & household items to our #fosteryouth Dream Center!

[Kern County Foster Youth & Homeless Educ Services @KernFYSCP]

📅 Check out September at #KernCounty's #fosteryouth Dream Center! Get ready for a month packed with learning & growth – from budgeting to cooking, resumes to leadership. 🌟 And that's not all! We're introducing new classes in songwriting & car seat safety for new parents!

[Kern County Foster Youth & Homeless Educ Services @KernFYSCP]

Everyone can do something for #fosteryouth! #Whatsyoursomething

[Kern County Foster Youth & Homeless Educ Services @KernFYSCP]

What does #trauma look like in your classroom & in your school? Click the following link to download the Stress Response in Kids Free Reference Poster from WholeHearted School Counseling: https://t.co/3JDO9BchQx #homeless #homelessness #fostercare #fosteryouth

[Kern County Foster Youth & Homeless Educ Services @KernFYSCP]

#TraumaInformedCare asks not, “What’s wrong with you?” but “What happened to you?” This is at the ❤️ of #traumainformed approaches in #schools...the belief that student actions are a direct result of their experiences. Learn more at https://t.co/CqFwyNWBMM #homeless #fostercare

[Kern County Foster Youth & Homeless Educ Services @KernFYSCP]

Are you working with #youth who are #homeless in #KernCounty? Do you have a student who needs extra support outside the classroom? Please share the 2023 Youth Resource Guide with them - designed by youth for youth!: https://t.co/htPlPNYHAU

[Kern County Foster Youth & Homeless Educ Services @KernFYSCP]

We are thrilled to announce that our Youth Voice Amplified Podcast hosts will be presenting on #studentvoice at the 2023 @NAEHCY National Conference in #NewOrleans! Attending the conference? Come by & learn how to amplify the voice of your students who are #homeless!

[Kern County Foster Youth & Homeless Educ Services @KernFYSCP]

Grateful for the opportunity to meet with @SpeakerMcCarthy's office this morning to discuss improvements for #homelessyouth services in #KernCounty. Together, we're working towards a brighter future for those youth in need. 💙🏠 #AdvocacyInAction

[Candi Huizar @CandiHuizar]

Registration is open for our EMBRACE Equity Symposium! Registration for this 2 day event is FREE! We are excited to offer inspiring keynote speakers & engaging breakout sessions. Register today!
https://t.co/iYhxObTw90