WORKSHOPS

The Definition:   Allows recipients to focus on seeing themselves as separate from their history. Like a substitute parent, this program is the most popular for the reason that it helps the individual acknowledge their unique strengths.

Social workers impressed with the contents of The Definition requested that it be made available online.

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Economic Privilege:  Is more than an exercise about financial planning; it teaches behavioral patterns for fiscal success in a real-world environment.

The Tasks:  Many foster youth want to see good things in their future and live up to positive expectations. When one proves his competence it increases the potential for positive outcomes. “The Tasks” is a check-list for youth to complete before and after they emancipate.  Some tasks are silly and take a day to complete while other tasks are serious and take several years to complete. It is intended to aid them through maturation. Youth can start in a group and compare notes years later.

□ Task #5     Give your email address to five friends you want to know later in life.

□ Task #15    Invite someone to your high school graduation, even if you are a freshman.

□ Task #22   Go to the bathroom. Look in the mirror and repeat the following sentence five times a day
                      for a week.

                        “You are special and nothing can change that.”

□ Task #40  Apply for the Chafee Grant if you were in care between the ages of 16-18. 

Apply by mail or online. For information visit go to www.chafee.csac.ca.gov

iParent: Acknowledges that many of these teens will one day become parents themselves. In essence, it helps them concentrate on what they can do to break patterns of survival and ineffective habits inherited from their upbringing.

iWork:  Youth are given an overview of the purpose and contents of a resume and cover letter.  The team also discusses what to wear during an interview and the reason for these standards.  In order to improve their confidence in obtaining employment youth are given mock interviews. 

In 2006 Positive Resistance created a resume service in response to surveys conducted by our volunteers during presentations, workshops and conferences. 

If you are a youth in need of a resume please email ifosterhope@yahoo.com, please enter the words “Resume Request” in the subject and allow three weeks to process your request.

In order to help our staff please include the following:

a Name, Address (foster or group home), telephone number, email address (optional)

                  A sentence about the type of job you are looking for (part-time, full-time, summer only, a
                  seasonal or holiday job)

a Write two sentences about your educational background

     (What grade are you in? Did you graduate high school or do you have a GED?)

a Everyone has job experience, what’s yours?

      (Have you volunteered? Done any babysitting? Answered phones? Assisted a teacher after
      school?)

a Have you received recognition? If so, tell us about it!

(Did you improve your grades? Have you played sports? Are you an honor student? Were you ever active in any school     clubs or were you ever a part of the yearbook committee or a member of the student body?)

a What’s your hidden talent? (Do you know how to type? Are you good with people?

An electronic version of the resume will be sent and two hard copies, professionally enclosed in sheet protectors, will be mailed to address of record, making you ready for employment.  
 

SERVICES AND PARTNERSHIPS

A professional resume boosts the confidence of teens whether they are seeking summer employment or jobs after emancipation.  As a solution-oriented organization Positive Resistance has also partnered with job placement agencies, allowing youth, over the age of eighteen, to build their resume by working temporarily.

Get the Presidential Volunteer Service Award!

In 2004, Positive Resistance was approved and listed as a certifying organization for the Presidential Volunteer Service Award by a council chaired by Darrell Green and honorary co-chairs Bob Dole and John Glenn. Both foster youth and volunteers of Positive Resistance are eligible to receive an award from the President, commending their service to the community.  

 REMEMBER: Community service looks great on your resume and college application!

Youth can build job experience volunteering. The YMCA, YWCA, neighborhood Boys & Girls Club, Salvation Army and local convalescent hospitals all need your help.

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