We are looking for volunteers to lead various life skills workshops for local foster youth. See a list of workshop topics and dates below. You can pick the topic and date that works for you. Volunteers are responsible for designing the workshop coursework and for providing all necessary items and materials.

We are working with Koininia Family Services and Child Abuse Prevention Center on these workshops. Koininia is located in Loomis and Child Abuse Prevention Center is located in Sacramento.

Contact Amber Murry at 916-856-3913 or amurry@uwccr.org to sign-up. We will provide you with more details after signing up.

 Most Wanted Topics

• Budgeting-“Living Large for Less” possibly a step-by-step budget to consider Thrifty shopping for food, clothing, etc.
• Independent Living-Renter’s Rights, obtaining an apartment, lease, insurance, etc.
• Credit Report- How to obtain, Do’s & Don’ts of Credit, How to apply, Credit History etc.
• Medi-Cal-how to manage, finding a doctor, private insurance, etc.
• Free Services – What kind of services are out there, possibly include AB12 ?
• How to apply for College-Entire process

Other Topics

• Transportation
• Auto Mechanics (Basics)
• Survival Skills
• Time Management
• Life Management
• Public Speaking
• Healthy relationships
• How to: basic responsibilities (how to make a doctor appt, open a bank account, etc.)
• CPR/First Aid training
• Healthy Communication
• Health and Nutrition
• Stress Management
• Create your own topic!

2012 Available Workshop Dates

Wednesday, August 22
@Child Abuse Prevention Center
4 – 5:30 p.m.(combined class

Wednesday, September 26
@Child Abuse Prevention Center
4 – 5:30 p.m.(combined class)

Wednesday, October 24
@Child Abuse Prevention Center
4 – 5:30 p.m.(combined class)

Wednesday, November 28
@Child Abuse Prevention Center
4 – 5:30 p.m.(combined class)

Tuesday, December 11
@Koinonia Foster Family Agency
• 2:15-3:30 p.m .- Girls
• 3:30-4:45 p.m. – Boys