| 09-Nov-05 | Can I attend a quarterly conference? |
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In order to be eligible to attend a V-YAC quarterly conference, you must: **** Be in foster care or aging out of foster care****Be at least 15 years old, but not yet 21 ****Demonstrate self-discipline****Be in compliance with your local department of social services Foster Care/Independent Living Program****Have the recommendation of your local department of social services or designee****Be able to follow rules
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| 09-Nov-05 | What are the member's responsibilities? |
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****Members are expected to serve without receiving monetary compensation; however, members may be awarded a stipend for each meeting attended based on the availability of funds.
****Members are expected to attend quarterly meetings, special meetings and events.
****Members serve on committees as designated.
****Members are expected to serve for one term and may renew their membership at the end of each term until the age of 21. |
| 09-Nov-05 | What are the benefits of V-YAC? |
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****Life and leadership skills
****Recognition awards
****Possible educational award
****Possible quarterly stipends
****Involvement with others who have been in foster care
****Giving through community service
****And, much more
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| 09-Nov-05 | How can I get more Information? |
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If you would like to become a member of V-YAC or attend conferences, please contact your social worker, the Independent Living Program Coordinator at your local department of social services, or V-YAC at (804) 726-7508 or VA.YAC@dss.virginia.gov .
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| 27-Dec-04 | V-YAC CONTACT INFORMATION |
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Mailing Address --
7 North Eighth Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219
Phone Number
(804) 726-7577
FAX Number
(804) 726-7499
E-Mail
VA.YAC@dss.virginia.gov
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| 27-Dec-04 | MEMBERS' MEETINGS |
| President/Administrator
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Members meet at conferences and as needed.
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| 27-Dec-04 | EXECUTIVE TEAM MEETINGS |
| President
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Executive Team (ET) meetings include the President, Executive Vice Presidents, Secretary and Treasurer of the Virginia Youth Advisory Council. ET meets quarterly and as needed. |
| 26-Sep-03 | REQUEST FOR MORE INFORMATION |
| Coordinator
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If you would like more information about V-YAC, please e-mail your request to va.yac@dss.virginia.gov
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| 12-May-03 | V-YAC CONFERENCES ARE HELD EVERY THREE MONTHS |
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If you are interested in attending future conferences, please contact your social worker, Independent Living Coordinator, or contact V-YAC at (804) 726-7508 or VA.YAC@dss.virginia.gov
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