A.) Summit Overview
- Event Description
- Event Flyer with QR Code to Register (Registration opened on May 1, 2024)
- Event Program
- Sign-In Instructions – 3 Types
- Resource Tables (5 by 7 list for attendees)
- QR Code for Youth Sign In (5 by 7)
- VIP link for access to resources after the Summit is over
B.) Summit Details
- Food and Tech
- Emcee Talking Points
- Signage and Supply Needs: Can we borrow 5 tripods for displays?
- Registration and Directional Needs: OCA staff members and Sarah Tornichio
- List of Presenters and Room Moderators
- List of Resource Tables
- Link for Resource Tables
C.) Room Details
YOUTH WORKSHOPS:
1.) OHIO YAB Youth Workshop on Leadership – Mattie Harrod, OHIO YAB Youth Ambassador
- Room: Salon A – two morning workshops
- OHIO YAB Leadership Workshop Overview
- Workshop Supplies: Flip Charts, Icebreaker Balls and Laminated Signs for Leadership Styles Activity
- Handouts: OHIO YAB Membership Form
- PPT slides: Value of Youth Advisory Boards
- Youth Voice: OHIO YAB Youth Ambassador Mattie is leading this presentation, she shared it for her county and she and Sharvon shared these activities during the 2024 NW Youth Leadership Retreat.
2.) Leadership: The Power of Effective Communication – Talia Holmes, prior President of the Franklin County YAB (Raven Grice and Dauntea Sledge)
- Room: Salon A – two afternoon workshops
- Leadership Communication Workshop Overview
- Workshop Supplies: (a.) Laminated Traffic Lights for Strategic Sharing Activity and (b.) Buzzers and Laminated Cards for Diplomacy Activity
- Handouts: Professional Development Plan
- Youth Voice: These activities were previously designed by OHIO YAB members. Mattie and Sharvon shared these activities during the 2024 NW Youth Leadership Retreat.
3.) Creating and Maintaining Healthy Relationships ~ Olena S. Miller, LPCC, MS., MA. and a foster care alumna
- Room: Salon B – two morning workshops
- Relationship Workshop Overview
- Workshop Supplies: Flip Chart, Basin, Marbles and Paper Boats
- Handouts: (a.) Circle of Support, (b.) Boundaries Diagram, (c.) Developmental Relationships
- PPT slides
- Youth Voice: These activities were previously designed with input from OHIO YAB members. The paper boat activity was shared by OHIO YAB youth leaders during a previous statewide conference.
4.) Resource Bingo ~ facilitated by Stacia Burlingame and members of the Montgomery County YAB
5.) Introduction to Finances ~ Dedra Porter, Leave a Legacy Always
- Room: Salon C – two morning workshops
- Finances Workshop Overview
- Workshop Supplies: Budgeting journals.
- Handouts: Related to topic.
- Youth Voice: Yonnae from the Hamilton County YAB helped plan this workshop.
6.) Job Interview Role Plays and Resources ~ Jeremy Collier (foster care alumni) and Kristin Camac (ally)
- Room: Salon C – two afternoon workshops
- Job Interview Workshop Overview
- Workshop Supplies: Flip Chart
- Handouts: Workplace Tips, including Sample Interview Questions
- Youth Voice: These job interview role-plays were previously piloted by OHIO YAB members.
7.) Ohio ETV ~ Amanda Davis, foster care alumni
- Room: Salon D – two morning workshops
- PPT slides
- Youth Voice: This workshop will be co-facilitated by Erik Ezekiel, OHIO YAB Youth Ambassador
8.) Postsecondary Supports for Foster Youth ~ Nikki Chinn, foster care alumni and Lucy Flowers of Ohio Reach
- Room: Salon D – two afternoon workshops
- Postsecondary Supports Workshop Overview
- Workshop Supplies: Icebreaker Balls
- Handouts: List of Postsecondary Resources
- Youth Voice: OHIO YAB members specifically designed these icebreaker balls to focus on post-secondary resources and tips and tools for former foster youth. The content of this workshop comes from their insights.
YOUTH AND ADULT WORKSHOP:
9.) Supporting Youth With Identity Development ~ Ruth-Ann Jones-Thompson, foster care alumni and copresenter(s)
- Room: Cardinal Room – two morning and two afternoon workshops
- Identity Development Workshop Overview
- Workshop Supplies: Masks, markers, sharpies, adhesive felt, sequin stickers and foam stickers
- Handouts: (a.) Identity Diagram, (b.) Youth Advocate Profile, (c.) Gender Unicorn, (d.) Genderbread Person
- Youth Voice: OHIO YAB Youth Ambassadors held a series of virtual meetings in winter 2023 and early spring 2024 to work on designing this workshop.
ADULT WORKSHOPS:
10.) Conscious Connections: How They Help With Power Struggles and De-Escalation Strategies ~ Jaye Turner, foster care alumni
- Room: Salon E – two morning workshops
- Conscious Connections Workshop Overview
- Workshop Supplies: Laminated cards for sample scenarios
- Handouts: Overview of the principles of Conscious Connections
- PPT Slides
- Youth Voice: Youth felt that including a workshop on this topic was vitally important. Talia Holmes offered support and feedback also.
11.) Exit Plans and Resources ~ Deanna Jones, foster care alumni
- Room: Salon F – two morning workshops
- Exit Plans Workshop Overview (draft)
- Workshop Supplies: Tech Cart, BEGIN cards, labeled balloons
- Handouts: (a.) Essential Elements of Interdependence, (b.) Permanency Pact
- PPT Slides
- Youth Voice: Youth previously assisted in designing a workshop on this topic. A youth focus group will be held to review the finalized outline for this workshop.
12.) Transitional Housing Panel ~ moderated by Kim Eckhart
- Salons E and F – two afternoon workshops
- Transitional Housing Panel Overview (draft)
- Workshop Supplies: Five microphones
- Handouts: Names, Descriptions and Contact Details for Programs Featured in the Panel
- Youth Voice: Youth felt that including information about transitional housing was vitally important. A youth focus group will be held to review the finalized outline for this workshop.
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