Resources for and about Homeless Youth

Positive Youth Development -  Prepared by the National Clearinghouse on Families & Youth for the Family and Youth Services Bureau, 2007. http://youth.gov/youth-topics/positive youth-development
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​Trauma-Informed Care - RHY Services Bureau Youth  file:///C:/Users/Linda/Documents/Shelter/Resources/trauma20120829.pdf​

Guide for Medication Use  - Developed by  in association with Collaborative Problem Solving methods
Thinkkidsfile:///C:/Users/Linda/Documents/Shelter/Program/Youth/Medication%20%20Guide%20for%20Youth.pdf

Homeless Students - "Hidden in Plain Sight Full Report", a Report by Civic Enterprises and Hart Research Associates 
HiddeninPlainSightFullReportFINAL_0%20(1).pdf

Oregon’s Runaway and Homeless Youth: An Overview and Strategic Framework by OR Homeless Youth Advisory Committee  08/2016

Post Secondary Options - Promoting financial literacy,  a comprehensive, easy-to-read guide for students. It covers topics like how student loans work, sticking to a budget, planning for the future and much more.
www.annuity.org/financial-literacy/students/  

Parenting Classes, sponsored by Wasco County Youth Service and Youth Empowerment Shelter

STAYING CONNECTED WITH
​YOUR TEEN

 A six week workshop for parentsof pre-teens and teens
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Week 1: Shifting gears to better behavior - Debby Jones, Youth Think
Week 2: Peer influences: Refusal skills, supervision strategies, bonding and
​              substan by Aimee Brink of MCCFL
Week 3: Adolescent growth & behavior, Risk factors for problem behavior
Week 4: Family meetings, effective parenting styles, solving family problems
Week 5: Communication: The power of feelings, anger control
Week 6: Getting your teen involved, establish a Family Policy, consequences

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There are currently no classes scheduled.  Please check with us about future classes.