Past Trainings

Improving the Transition for Foster Youth with Disabilities
June 28, 2010, Oakland, CA

This regional training to support implementation of AB 1331 looked at practice and policy issues ranging from applying for SSI benefits to supporting youth in their transition out of care once SSI benefits are in place. To download powerpoints, handouts and/or recordings from the training, see below.

Plenary: Transitioning Foster Youth with Disabilities: Policy and Practice Contexts

• Powerpoint
• SSI rates information
• Best Practices Guide for Screening and Providing for Foster Youth with Disabilities
• Training agenda
• Roster of presenters and participants
• Download the audio

Workshop 1: Screening, Timing, Applications and Appeals

• Powerpoint
• Download the audio
• Handouts:
  • Screening, Applications and Timing
  • Public Consulting Group's process
  • Sequential Evaluation Process
  • Referral Process for Appeals

Workshop 2: Contract Out or Conduct In-House: A Discussion of Different Methods for Obtaining SSI Benefits for Youth

• Download the audio
• Handouts:
• Stanislaus County SSI Desk guide
• Stanislaus County SSI Referral Form
• Stanislaus County SSI Policy Action Memo
• SSI/RSDI In-house vs. Outsourcing Applications

Workshop 3: Developing Comprehensive Transition Plans for Youth

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• Powerpoint on Housing for Youth receiving SSI

Wrap-Up

• Download the audio
• Download the Powerpoint of the key points from each workshop