December 9, 2009 @ 10:00 am Presented by the

1. Informational Web Seminar December 9, 2009 @ 10:00 am Presented by the John Burton Foundation & California Coalition for Youth Call-in phone number for live audio: 484-589-1011 Access code: 510-222-322

2. Webinar Technical Details • Call-in number for live audio: 484-589-1011 • Access code: 510-222-322 • To submit live questions, click on the “Questions” panel on your screen, type your question, and click “Send”

3. Outline of Presentation • Overview of the Project • Explanation of Project Network • Joining the Network • Financial Assistance Process • Next Steps & Upcoming Dates • Q and A

4. Today’s Presenters • Michele Byrnes, John Burton Foundation • Amy Lemley, John Burton Foundation • Heather Dearing, California Coalition for Youth • Ami Rowland, Olive Crest • Sparky Harlan, Bill Wilson Center

5. Overview of the Project • Partnership between the John Burton Foundation and California Coalition for Youth • Recently released policy report Too Big to Ignore: Youth Homelessness in California • Two-year partnership funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Strengthening Communities Fund • $1 million grant, 60% of which will be provided in financial assistance to nonprofit organizations

6. Overview of the Project • The Homeless Youth Capacity Building Project seeks to reduce homelessness among economically vulnerable transition age youth, ages 16–24 in California by: • organizing homeless youth providers to advocate for better local, state and federal policies; • expanding the organizational capacity of nonprofit providers serving homeless youth

7. Overview of the Project • The Project will select up to 60 nonprofits from seven counties to participate in the two-year effort. • These counties include: • Alameda • Fresno • Los Angeles • Riverside • San Bernardino • San Francisco • Santa Clara • Organizations not located in these counties will be eligible to participate as Network Affiliates.

8. What Will Network Members Receive? • Technical Assistance & Training • High-quality, individualized technical assistance to build organizational capacity • Topical trainings, educational web seminars, and an annual partner convening • Executive Director leadership and policy roundtable • Technical assistance publications and newsletters • Financial Assistance • Eligibility to apply for up to $15,000 in competitive financial assistance to support capacity building • Policy & Advocacy • Opportunities to advocate on a local, state and federal level to reduce youth homelessness in California

9. Examples of Training & Technical Assistance • Through a range of strategies, network members will learn about a range of topics, such as: • how to become successful applicants for large, sustainable sources of public sources of funding, such as HUD, MHSA, EPSDT and RHY; • how to build the capacity of your board of directors; • how to access permanent, affordable housing and be an effective service partner for projects; • how to increase public awareness of your organization through media coverage; • how to evaluate the quality of your programs and how to use that information internally and externally; • how to influence local, state and federal policy makers.

10. Examples of Policy Changes to be Pursued State • Develop alternative regulations for California’s Basic Center programs • Increase California’s investment in homeless youth • Include needs of homeless youth in California’s “permanent source” campaign • Expand THP-Plus to serve 3 out of 5 eligible youth • Expand upper age limit for youth in foster care to 21 • Federal • Increase appropriations for the federal Runaway and Homeless Youth Act to $165 million annually and advocate for California to receive funding in proportion to its population • Increase access to SSI benefits for homeless youth with disabilities • Expand Family Unification Program (FUP)

11. Who Should Consider Joining the Network?Example #1

12. Who Should Consider Joining the Network?Example #2

13. Organizational Point of View Ami Rowland, Division Director Ami Rowland, Director of Residential Programs Sparky Harland, Executive Director Sparky Harlan, Executive Director

14. Joining the Network • Early January, 2010: • Application to join Network released • January 20, 2010: • Application due • Please note: applications are open to secular and faith-based organizations

15. Selection Criteria • Target Population: Must be a nonprofit organization that provides housing, shelter, or services to homeless youth or youth at-risk of homelessness, ages 16 to 24, in one of the seven identified counties. 2. Commitment to Organizational Development: Application must include a statement outlining how capacity-building activities will support economic recovery.

16. Selection Criteria 3. Contribution to Homeless Youth Community: Application must specify how the organization will use its enhanced capacity to contribute to the greater homeless youth community in some way, including peer education. 4. Organizational Commitment: Must demonstrate an understanding of the goals of the Project, the time and human resources commitment required to participate in technical assistance and training, and the commitment of the applicant organization’s Executive Director.

17. Selection Criteria Organizations will be selected to ensure a diversity of representation from the following areas: • Geography • Organization and budget size (organizations with budgets under $500,000 will be given priority) • Target population • Experience working with agencies that administer TANF The selection process will be open and competitive, without recipients being pre-selected or otherwise given a competitive advantage or discriminated against, including discrimination on the basis of the organizations’ religious character or affiliation.

18. Affiliates • Organizations that are not eligible to participate as Network Members may participate as Affiliates • Affiliates may: • Participate in all web-seminars • Participate in select regional in-person educational workshops • Participate in local, state and federal advocacy efforts • Access all technical assistance publications • Receive regular policy updates • Affiliates may not: • Receive one-on-one technical assistance • Receive financial assistance

19. Financial Assistance Program • Designed to support capacity building activities that further the long-term viability of organizations that serve homeless youth. • Successful applicants will be Network Members that request support for funding activities in five areas: • organizational development • program development • collaboration and community engagement • leadership development • evaluation of effectiveness • Financial assistance is not designed to support the provision of direct services, fundraising, medical services or construction activities.

20. Examples of How Financial Assistance May be Used Organizational development: development of a strategic plan Program development: a professional development curriculum Collaboration and community engagement: Building organizational capacity to be an effective service partner with an affordable housing developer Leadership development: Strengthening the capacity of the organization’s board of directors to be effective financial and programmatic stewards Evaluation of effectiveness: The development of a robust internal evaluation system to regularly monitor program progress and make improvements Fundraising: Development of an individual donor campaign

21. Applying for Financial Assistance • The financial assistance grant application will be released on April 1, 2010 • Organizations must first apply to become part of the Network to be eligible to apply for financial assistance • Additional information about the Financial Assistance Program will be provided in the first quarter of 2010

22. Next Steps Visit www.cahomelessyouth.org to sign up for Project updates Complete a brief organizational survey, which will be distributed to all web seminar registrants Contact the Project staff to discuss how your organization can benefit from this opportunity

23. Next Steps & Upcoming Dates

24. Questions or comments? Enter questions on your screen now by clicking the “Questions” panel, typing your question, and clicking “Send.” Or direct later questions or comments to: Michele Byrnes John Burton Foundation (415) 693-1323 michele@johnburtonfoundation.org Heather Dearing California Coalition for Youth (916) 340-0505 heather@calyouth.org