Wednesday, May 02, 2012
12:00 – 1:00 PM (Registration begins at 11:30 AM)

Location:
Radisson Roseville
2540 North Cleveland Ave.
Roseville, MN 55413

Be our guest at a complimentary fundraising luncheon to become part of the movement to end youth experiencing homelessness in our community.

Did you know that 2,500 Minnesota youth are homeless every night? A 46 percent increase since 2006, according to a 2009 study by the Wilder Foundation.

What explains the increase? More rebelliousness? No. More bad kids? We don’t believe in bad kids. An uncertain economy? Maybe. Whatever the reason, the outcomes are the same. These are children forced by circumstance to face adult challenges before they should.

Youth experiencing homelessness need more than just a bed, they need to be supported and cared for at this critical moment in their lives.

LSS Homeless Youth Services strives to help young people get off the streets and into a safe environment through a continuum of services. Services include street outreach by non-judgmental staff; short and long-term shelters; transitional housing for teen moms and their children; counseling to establish stability and a healthy life-style; and independent living education. Our goal is to make certain these youth know they are important, cared for, and have a place to turn for safety, dignity and hope.

Join us and be inspired by stories told by courageous youth who were homeless but found safety with LSS. No minimum or maximum contribution required.

Register Now

For information or to be a table host at this year’s event, contact Jilien Harvey at 651.969.2309 orJilien.harvey@lssmn.org.

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The East Metro Youth Connect event is coming up on Friday, May 11^th from 1:00-5:00 p.m. If your agency would like to be a provider at the event we would love to have you-please click this link to fill out the attached provider registration form  and email it to Beth Holger-Ambrose by April 25th. We are asking that all providers for the event come between noon and 12:30 so they are set up by the time the youth come to the event at 1:00 p.m.

The event details are on the fliers below -we have two styles of fliers for the events this year that were designed by our fabulous Youth Connect Interns! Please feel free to use either-one of them to hang up at your agencies or pass along to youth.

Click to download:

 or Flier # 2 (PDF)

Thanks so much and if you have any questions please feel free to ask!

Beth Holger-Ambrose

Homeless Youth Services Coordinator

Minnesota Department of Human Services, Office of Economic Opportunity

444 Lafayette Rd.

St. Paul, MN. 55155

651-431-3823 or 651-338-6628

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41 North 12th Street Minneapolis, MN 55403

612.252.1200

EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY 3-8:00 pm

• Drop-in Center open, basic needs supplies, dinner @5:30 pm, resource and referrals by drop in staff.

Mondays

Every Monday:

3:30 – 6:00 pm

• Need legal counsel and advice? Youth Law Clinic available to meet one on one.

4– 5:00 pm–

• OUT! group with Karissa (LGBTQ support group)

5-7:00 pm–

• Teachers and tutors available for GED prep and homework help.

Special Opportunities

Monday March 12th @ 6pm–

• Housing 101 and Household Cleaning with Y-ILS. Pre-registration is required.

Tuesdays

Every Tuesday

12:00-3:00 pm

• Struggling with addiction? Dylan is here for Rule 25 Assessments

3:30-5:00 pm

• Beth is available to help educate and support new parents.

3:30– 7:00 pm

• Clinic services provided by Health care for the Homeless

4– 7:00 pm

• Teachers and tutors available for GED prep and homework help

Special Opportunities

March 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th @ 6:00 pm

• Music project with Big Quarters and Kulture Klub

March 13th  @ 4:30 pm

• Bingo, cake and ice cream in celebration of everybody born in March

March 13th and 27th @ 3:30-5 pm–

• Child and Teen check up information with Ana.

March 27th – 2:30-7:00pm

• Children’s Dental Services

Wednesdays

Every Wednesday

10-6:00 pm

• Need help with Medical Assistance? Food Stamps? Tina is available to help!

3-5:00 pm

• GA for Minors (16-17 yr. olds) Walk in hours with Lindsay

3-4:00 pm

• Looking for a job but need resume help? The Zone is here to help!

3:30-6:00 pm

• We Want You Back! Staff available for Minneapolis Public School enrollment.

Special Opportunities

March 7th – 4pm

• Health Fair

Thursdays

Every Thursday

11-1:00 pm

• Need to talk? Got Drama? Walk-in counseling with Shannon.

3:30-6:30

• Heidi is available for healthcare concerns

4-5:00 pm Group Time

• SISTERS group
• Men’s group

4-7:00 pm

• Teachers and tutors available for GED prep and homework help.

Special Opportunities

March 8th @ 6:30 pm

• The Buzzer at Pillsbury House with Kulture Klub

March 15th @ 6:30 pm

• Marc Bamuthi Joeseph Dance Performance @ Walker Art Center with Kulture Club

March 15th @ 3 pm

• Learn more about the GLBT Host Home program and Avenues for Youth

March 29 @ 3:30 pm

• Want to learn more about how to get your GED? Information and registration session with staff from Adult Basic Ed.

Fridays

Every Friday

4 pm

• Arts in Action

Youth Opportunity Center

Check out our Opportunities …

Hennepin County Rule 25/ Chemical Health Assessments

• Youth interested in discussing their chemical use or wanting to get into treatment can make an appointment by calling the Welcome Center staff at 612.252.1203 or walk-in to see if an appointment is available. If leaving a message, please provide personal contact and insurance information if available.

Hennepin County Eligibility Supports

• Youth needing to complete intake applications for all public assistance programs (cash, food support, health care and emergency) can come in every Wednesday between 10am-6pm. Call 612.252.1203 to make an appointment. Walk-ins may also be available.

YMCA Independent Living Skills Classes

• Workshops designed to assist youth ages 16-20 in preparing for a life of independence. Workshops happen 2nd Monday of every month from 6-8pm. Interested youth should call Fatima Muhammad at 612.728. 7620 for more details. SPACE IS LIMITED!

Minneapolis Public Schools– “We Want You Back”

• Provide information to students regarding educational services, options, possibilities and opportunities. Staff can help with enrollment and obtaining school records.

Health Care for the Homeless

• The clinic can assess and treat all conditions that do not require emergency services. Services include treatment of general illnesses such as colds, flu and fever, short term management of chronic diseases like diabetes and asthma, family planning services including birth control, screening for sexually transmitted diseases, physicals and immunizations. No appointment or insurance is needed.

MN Visiting Nurse Agency (MVNA)

• MVNA provides information through groups and one on one conversation on topics essential to the health and well being of pregnant and parenting youth and families.

Children’s Dental

• Provides on-site dental care the 4th Tuesday of every month to clients with insurance or in the process of getting insurance. Calling 612.746.1530 ext. 211 to make appointments

Kulture Klub Collaborative

• Art opportunities and programming designed for young people at ALL levels of artistic ability and experience.

Acupuncture

• Available twice a month. Call 612.252.1200 for dates and times

Learning Dreams

• Learning Dreams staff help co-create a plan with participants to identify, seek out, and connect with people, places and activities that are steps toward ex-ploring and engaging with their passions and interests.

* This list is just a sample of the amazing partners you will find at the Youth Opportunity Center*

Questions about the Youth Opportunity Center? Do you have feedback or comments you would like to share?

Please call or email Marney Thomas

612.252.1226

thomas@youthlinkmn.org

www.youthlinkmn.org

http;//sharepoint.yocminneapolis.org

Username: yldomain\ yocuser

Password: yocminneapolis

41 North 12th Street Minneapolis, MN 55403

612.252.1200

EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY 3-8:00 pm

• Drop-in Center open, basic needs supplies, dinner @5:30 pm, resource and referrals by drop in staff.

Mondays

Every Monday:

3:30 – 6:00 pm

• Need legal counsel and advice? Youth Law Clinic available to meet one on one.

4– 5:00 pm–

• OUT! group with Karissa (LGBTQ support group)

5-7:00 pm–

• Teachers and tutors available for GED prep and homework help.

Special Opportunities

Monday February 13th @ 6pm–

• Taxes and money management with Y-ILS. Preregistration is required.

Tuesdays

Every Tuesday

3:30-5:00 pm

• Beth is available to help educate and support new parents.

3-6:00 pm

• Need to talk? Got Drama? Walk-in counseling with Shelly

3:30– 7:00 pm

• Clinic services provided by Health care for the Homeless

4– 7:00 pm

• Teachers and tutors available for GED prep and homework help

Special Opportunities

Feb. 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th @ 6:00 pm

• Music project with Big Quarters and Kulture Klub

Feb 14th @ 11:00 am

• Ragtime at Park Square Theater with Kulture Klub

Feb. 14th  @ 4:30 pm

• Bingo, cake and ice cream in celebration of everybody born in February

Feb 14th and 28th @ 3:30-5 pm–

• Child and Teen check up information with Ana.

Feb. 28th@ 2:30-700 pm

• OPEN MIC night with Kulture Klub in the drop-in

Wednesdays

Every Wednesday

10-6:00 pm

• Need help with Medical Assistance? Food Stamps? Tina is available to help! (Feb. 22nd, Tina will be working 10-2:45 instead of her regular hours)

3-5:00 pm

• GA for Minors (16-17 yr. olds) Walk in hours with Lindsay

3-5:00 pm

• Looking for a job but need resume help? The Zone is here to help!

3:30-6:00 pm

• We Want You Back! Staff available for Minneapolis Public School enrollment.

Special Opportunities

Feb. 1st and 8th@ 4pm

• Yo Mama – Art making with moms and kids with Amoke Kubat and Kulture Klub

Thursdays

Every Thursday

11-1:00 pm

• Need to talk? Got Drama? Walk-in counseling with Shannon.

3:30-6:30

• Heidi is available for healthcare concerns

4-5:00 pm Group Time

• SISTERS group
• Men’s group

4-7:00 pm

• Teachers and tutors available for GED prep and homework help.

Special Opportunities

Feb. 2nd and 9th @ 4 pm

• Yo Mama – Art Making with moms and kids with Amoke Kubat and Kulture Klub

Feb. 16 @ 6 pm

• Bill T. Jones at the Walker Art Center with Kulture Klub

Feb. 16th @ 3 pm

• Learn more about the GLBT Host Home program and Avenues for Youth

Feb. 23rd @ 5 pm

• MN College goal. Information and assistance to any college bound student applying for the 2012-2013 FAFSA.

Feb. 23rd @ 6 pm

• Tour of African American artists at Walker Art Center with Kulture Klub

Fridays

Every Friday

4 pm

• Arts in Action will be holding informational sessions for the Healthy People project. Learn how you can be a Health Ambassador!

Youth Opportunity Center

Check out our Opportunities …

Hennepin County Rule 25/ Chemical Health Assessments

• Youth interested in discussing their chemical use or wanting to get into treatment can make an appointment by calling the Welcome Center staff at 612.252.1203 or walk-in to see if an appointment is available. If leaving a message, please provide personal contact and insurance information if available.

Hennepin County Eligibility Supports

• Youth needing to complete intake applications for all public assistance programs (cash, food support, health care and emergency) can come in every Wednesday between 10am-6pm. Call 612.252.1203 to make an appointment. Walk-ins may also be available.

YMCA Independent Living Skills Classes

• Workshops designed to assist youth ages 16-20 in preparing for a life of independence. Workshops happen 2nd Monday of every month from 6-8pm. Interested youth should call Fatima Muhammad at 612.728. 7620 for more details. SPACE IS LIMITED!

Minneapolis Public Schools– “We Want You Back”

• Provide information to students regarding educational services, options, possibilities and opportunities. Staff can help with enrollment and obtaining school records.

Health Care for the Homeless

• The clinic can assess and treat all conditions that do not require emergency services. Services include treatment of general illnesses such as colds, flu and fever, short term management of chronic diseases like diabetes and asthma, family planning services including birth control, screening for sexually transmitted diseases, physicals and immunizations. No appointment or insurance is needed.

MN Visiting Nurse Agency (MVNA)

• MVNA provides information through groups and one on one conversation on topics essential to the health and well being of pregnant and parenting youth and families.

Children’s Dental

• Provides on-site dental care the 4th Tuesday of every month to clients with insurance or in the process of getting insurance. Calling 612.746.1530 ext. 211 to make appointments

Kulture Klub Collaborative

• Art opportunities and programming designed for young people at ALL levels of artistic ability and experience.

Acupuncture

• Available twice a month. Call 612.252.1200 for dates and times

Learning Dreams

• Learning Dreams staff help co-create a plan with participants to identify, seek out, and connect with people, places and activities that are steps toward ex-ploring and engaging with their passions and interests.

* This list is just a sample of the amazing partners you will find at the Youth Opportunity Center*

Questions about the Youth Opportunity Center? Do you have feedback or comments you would like to share?

Please call or email Marney Thomas

612.252.1226

thomas@youthlinkmn.org

www.youthlinkmn.org

http;//sharepoint.yocminneapolis.org

Username: yldomain\ yocuser

Password: yocminneapolis

One of the ways that the Twin Cities’ community is addressing homelessness experienced by GLBT young people is through the GLBT Host Home Program of Avenues for Homeless Youth, which offers a transformative and community-based approach to providing gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender youth with safe homes.  As volunteers of the program, adults open their homes and their hearts to young people who need and are looking for a healthy and nurturing connection.  If you are interested in hearing more about this community building program, please come to one of the following informational meetings:

Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 6-8pm 

OR

Thursday, February 9, 2012, 6-8pm

@ Midtown YWCA

2121 East Lake Street

Minneapolis, MN 55407

www.ywca-minneapolis.org

Come learn about the history of the GLBT Host Home Program and about the application and screening process for potential volunteers. You will also have an opportunity to hear from hosts who shared their homes with youth.  

Questions?  

Call Raquel (Rocki) at Avenues for Homeless Youth: 612-522-1690, ext. 110 or email at rocki@avenuesforyouth.org. 

And if you haven’t already, please ‘like’ our

GLBT Host Home Program Facebook page!

But we need your help to spread the word!

Who are the FosterClub All-Stars?  They are a team of young people aged 18-24 who will be selected to serve a summer internship with FosterClub, and who will assist in planning and facilitating Independent living Teen Conferences and other foster care and child welfare events held throughout the country.

Youth will be selected to represent diversity in foster care experiences, education, current paths (college, employment, job corps, etc.), race & ethnicity and geographical locations. All applicants must have spent time in the foster care system. Each will demonstrate leadership potential and the ability to connect with peers.  This internship is as challenging as it is rewarding!

We strongly encourage you to spread the word about the All-Star opportunity!  Help spread the word to your ILP providers, youth boards, or to young adults whom you think may qualify or whom you know personally.  I have attached a flier that you can distribute to youth, alumni and those who work with young people. 

The FosterClub All-Star Application is due by February 15, 2012. 

 ‘Want to know more?  See the attached flier, call FosterClub at 503-717-1552, or email me Tobias09@fosterclub.com (I was an All-Star in 2009 and would be happy to provide you with my first-hand perspective).

Cordially,

Tobias Rogan, 2009 FosterClub All Star

Tobias09@fosterclub.com

Office: 503-717-1552

Cell: 989-889-6044

41 North 12th Street Minneapolis, MN 55403

612.252.1200

(The YouthLink building will be closed on Monday, January 16th, 2012.)

EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY 3-8:00 pm

• Drop-in Center open, basic needs supplies, dinner @5:30 pm, resource and referrals by drop in staff.

Mondays

Every Monday:

3:30 – 6:00 pm

• Need legal counsel and advice? Youth Law Clinic available to meet one on one.

4– 5:00 pm–

• OUT! group with Karissa (LGBTQ support group)

5-7:00 pm–

• Teachers and tutors available for GED prep and homework help.

Special Opportunities

Monday January 9th @ 6pm–

• Time management and goal setting with Y-ILS. Preregistration is required.

Tuesdays

Every Tuesday

12– 3:00pm

• Concerned about your chemical use? Dylan is available to help!

3– 6:00pm

• Acupuncture with Jamie

3-6:00 pm

• Need to talk? Got Drama? Walk-in counseling with Shelly

3:30– 7:00 pm

• Clinic services provided by Health care for the Homeless

4– 7:00 pm

• Teachers and tutors available for GED prep and homework help

Special Opportunities

Jan. 3rd, 17th and 31st 3:30– 5pm-

• Beth is available to help educate and support new parents.

Jan. 10th @ 4:30pm

• Bingo, cake and ice cream in celebration of everyone born in January!

Jan. 10th, 24th and 31st @ 4pm

• Music project with Kulture Klub

Jan. 10th and 24th @ 3:30-5 pm–

• Child and Teen check up information with Ana.

Jan. 17th @ 4pm

• OPEN MIC night with Kulture Klub in the drop-in

Wednesdays

Every Wednesday

10-6:00 pm

• Need help with Medical Assistance? Food Stamps? Tina is available to help!

3-5:00 pm

• GA for Minors (16-17 yr. olds) Walk in hours with Lindsay

3:30-6:00 pm- We Want You Back

• Staff available for Minneapolis Public School enrollment.

Special Opportunities

Jan. 4th @ 4pm

• Marble Paper art activity with Kulture Klub

Jan. 11th @ 6 pm

• Lion King with Kulture Klub

Jan. 18th @ 4pm

• Graphite Embossing with Kulture Klub

Jan. 25th @ 4pm

• Intro to Knitting with Kulture Klub

Thursdays

Every Thursday

11-1:00 pm

• Need to talk? Got Drama? Walk-in counseling with Shannon.

3:30-6:30

• Heidi is available for healthcare concerns

4-5:00 pm Group Time

•  SISTERS group
•  Men’s group

4-7:00 pm

• Teachers and tutors available for GED prep and homework help.

Special Opportunities

Jan. 5th, 12th, 19th and 26^th @ 6 pm

• Out There performance at the Walker Art Center (tentative)

Jan. 19th @ 3pm

• Learn more about the GLBT Host home program and Avenues for Youth

Queertime Third Thursday

Jan. 19th @ 4pm

• LGBTQ button making in the drop-in

Fridays

Every Friday

4 pm

• Arts in Action will be holding informational sessions for the Healthy People project. Learn how you can be a Health Ambassador!

Youth Opportunity Center

Check out our Opportunities …

Hennepin County Rule 25/ Chemical Health Assessments

• Youth interested in discussing their chemical use or wanting to get into treatment can make an appointment by calling the Welcome Center staff at 612.252.1203 or walk-in to see if an appointment is available. If leaving a message, please provide personal contact and insurance information if available.

Hennepin County Eligibility Supports

• Youth needing to complete intake applications for all public assistance programs (cash, food support, health care and emergency) can come in every Wednesday between 10am-6pm. Call 612.252.1203 to make an appointment. Walk-ins may also be available.

YMCA Independent Living Skills Classes

• Workshops designed to assist youth ages 16-20 in preparing for a life of independence. Workshops happen 2nd Monday of every month from 6-8pm. Interested youth should call Fatima Muhammad at 612.728. 7620 for more details. SPACE IS LIMITED!

Minneapolis Public Schools– “We Want You Back”

• Provide information to students regarding educational services, options, possibilities and opportunities. Staff can help with enrollment and obtaining school records.

Health Care for the Homeless

• The clinic can assess and treat all conditions that do not require emergency services. Services include treatment of general illnesses such as colds, flu and fever, short term management of chronic diseases like diabetes and asthma, family planning services including birth control, screening for sexually transmitted diseases, physicals and immunizations. No appointment or insurance is needed.

MN Visiting Nurse Agency (MVNA)

• MVNA provides information through groups and one on one conversation on topics essential to the health and well being of pregnant and parenting youth and families.

On-site Public Health Nurse

• The Public Health nurse through Health Care for the Homeless ensures that health care needs are being met at the Youth Opportunity Center. This means helping with insurance, finding health care providers and helping clients identify their own health priorities. The PHN can also provide HIV and STD testing, pregnancy testing, contraceptive counseling and health education.

Children’s Dental

• Provides on-site dental care the 4th Tuesday of every month to clients with insurance or in the process of getting insurance. Calling 612.746.1530 ext. 211 to make appointments

Kulture Klub Collaborative

• Art opportunities and programming designed for young people at ALL levels of artistic ability and experience.

* This list is just a sample of the amazing partners you will find at the Youth Opportunity Center*

Questions about the Youth Opportunity Center? Do you have feedback or comments you would like to share?

Please call or email Marney Thomas

612.252.1226

thomas@youthlinkmn.org

www.youthlinkmn.org

http;//sharepoint.yocminneapolis.org

Username: yldomain\ yocuser

Password: yocminneapolis

December 15, 2011

5 pm | March & Silent Vigil

Hennepin County Government Center

3rd Avenue South & 5th Street South, Minneapolis

The march will proceed south to 28th Street

6:30 pm | Service of Remembrance

Simpson United Methodist Church

7:30 pm | Community Meal

Simpson Shelter

Lower level of Simpson United Methodist Church

All are welcome!

Shuttles to the march will depart from Kmart, Lake St. & 1st Ave, Minneapolis, at 4:20 sharp.

A bill has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives, HR3076  that would amend the student exemption from the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program, so that full-time students who have previously been homeless can qualify for housing under the LIHTC program. Many of you may know this as the “student rule,” and have likely seen the adverse impact on youth who have needed to drop classes in order to qualify for housing. 

This important move forward prompts two requests for you:

1. Please consider signing on to the MN letter in support of this bill.
The letter is directed to Members of the House of Representatives, which has a bill already introduced, HR3076. The bill is sponsored by Representative McDermott (WA) and co-authored by two Representatives from Minnesota, Keith Ellison and Erik Paulsen. This is not the first time Congress has sought to change this rule but this is the first time Representative Paulsen has taken leadership on this specific issue, of importance to all of us as he is both a MN member of Congress, and at this point the only Republican co-sponsor of the bill.

 
2. Please invite your national affiliates or organizational contacts to support the national sign-on letter.
This same letter will be submitted to all U.S. Representatives once a final list of national organizational sign-ons has been finalized. We have an opportunity within Minnesota to lead this effort and secure as many supporters as possible at the national level, to send the strong message around the importance of this change.
Senators Franken and Stabenow are also looking at a Senate-level strategy. We will communicate with you again once it is clear how we can support their leadership on the Senate side.

 
Please email anna.burton@lssmn.org if your organization would like to sign either letter, with the formal title of your organization you would like noted on the letter.

 
Thank you!

Youth Moving Forward