Trainings We Offer

We disseminate information and provide trainings on the services provided by our office, the Foster Youth Bill of Rights, and the Reasonable and Prudent Parent Standard (RPPS). You can request a training with a preferred date and time or you can sign up for one of our pre-scheduled, reoccurring trainings on our Training Calendar.

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Training Calendar

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Foster Youth Bill of Rights

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Audience

Foster Youth
Resource Parents
Social Workers/Probation Officers
Anyone who works or cares for foster youth

The Foster Youth Bill of Rights (FYBoR) was created due to the advocacy of youth in care, and its purpose is to protect children and youth in foster care, youth on probation and in out-of-home placement, and children living in any licensed or certified children’s facility or home in California. Participants will learn learn about the role, functions, limitations and the laws that govern the California Office of the Foster Care Ombudsperson (OFCO); learn about the OFCO Complaint Process; learn about the California Foster Youth Bill of Rights; and learn about how to identity potential foster youth rights violations and uphold the rights.

Reasonable and Prudent Parent Standard (RPPS)

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Audience

Resource Parents
Social Workers/Probation Officers
Anyone who works or cares for foster youth

Reasonable and Prudent Parent Standard (RPPS) was created to empower caregivers to make parenting decisions that support youth health, safety, and best interest while encouraging their positive developmental growth. Participants will learn about RPPS decision making and how it can promotes normalcy of youth in care. Participants will be empowered to make parenting decisions that uphold the rights and promote the positive development and well-being of youth in care.

Training Resources

Videos

Curriculum

Publications

English Coloring Book
Spanish Coloring Book

English Handbook
Spanish Handbook

English Poster
Spanish Poster

English and Spanish Wallet Brochures (Available in Print Only)

*FREE printed versions of these publications can be ordered at: https://fosteryouthhelp.ca.gov/publication-request-form/

Outreach Events

2024 Outreach Events

West LA College Foster Care Awareness Month sign presented by Next Up

West LA College graduation celebration presented by Next Up

Monique and Kenya running the OFCO outreach Table

Monique and Kenya representing OFCO at the Next Up Graduation celebration.

Foster Care Awareness Month- May 2024

Message from our Ombudsperson- Larry Fluharty

Foster Youth Awareness Month Events May 2024

Greetings! In honor of Foster Care Awareness Month, the California Office of Foster Care Ombudsperson will be hosting two events. The first event is on Thursday, May 16th from 12-1:30PM. This event will be a documentary screening with discussion to follow. The documentary is, “Children of the System- Our America with Lisa Ling”.

This virtual event is free to attend, but registration is required. Documentary Screening Survey Monkey Registration

The second event is on Wednesday, May 29th from 2-3:30PM. This event is a panel of guest speakers who have been involved in foster care- both as former foster youth and resource parents discussing the challenges faced within the foster care system. The theme of the panel discussion is Navigating Foster Care: The Buoyancy Effect.

This virtual event is free to attend, but registration is required. Panel Event Survey Monkey Registration

The OFCO will also be spotlighting former foster youth and resources throughout the month on our social media. Please follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X (Formerly known as Twitter).

Foster Care Awareness Month Social Media Spotlights

Foster Youth Flyer Alyssa B

Resource Parents: The Wagners

Foster Youth Marcus Jones

Foster Care Awareness Month Panel Discussion

The California Office of the Foster Care Ombudsperson is dedicated to serving
foster youth in California by investigating and resolving complaints
about foster youth rights, care, placement, and services.

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