Teaching Encouraging Assisting Mentoring
 UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
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YTIA "Fiesta" Art Contest - we are looking for artists who are in foster care, ages 13 to 19 to submit paintings, photographs, and drawings for our second art contest.  Prizes will be awarded at an event in April at Fiesta de Jovenes (see below).  Deadline:  March 29, 2019.  Click here for details.  Entry Form and Contest Rules.

Fiesta de Jovenes.  This event is coming up on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at MacArthur Park.  Click here for details: Announcement

PRACTICAL LIFE SKILLS  TRAINING

Our 2018 Fall Practical Life Skills Training: Food Safety and Cookie Making was so much fun.  The youths at St Peter's St. Joseph's had a great time learning to bake an assortment of cookies while learning  the importance of food safety.  Some of their Christmas cookies were delivered to the Judges of the Bexar County Children's Court and to Bill Taylor, of KENS 5 to express the youth's appreciation.
Our Spring 2017 Practical Life Skills Training: Cooking. Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?  YOU! was a success.  The youth had a great time learning basic cooking skills from our resident chef Richard Valdez, the women of St. John Baptist Church, and the Training Co-Leaders, Mary Valdez and Brenda Knowles   
GROWING AND PREPARING 
YTIA has created a tool-kit  given to young adults who want to "be on their own" and/or who are preparing to leave care.  This  G.A.P.  Tool-Kit is given out at youth events but may also be requested by sending us a "contact" or by calling us at (210) 256-1888.  
You will not be in foster care forever.  You need to decide if you want to "age out"  or "transition out" of foster care.  There is a difference !
SELF ADVOCACY TRAINING  
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You have a voice - Use It!
Youth need to be able to express themselves and advocate for themselves,  YTIA conducts workshops that allow youths to gain the skills they need to speak up for themselves.  Contact us to schedule a workshop today.
       "AGED OUT" YOUTHS
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Visit our Facebook page for job announcements,  whether you are looking for a full-time, part-time, or a job for the summer.
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES   
YTIA sends out the information provided by the SAC Empowerment Office.  This information is available in the "Bridge Builders Newsletter."  See below to view the latest newsletter.  Sign up to receive "Bridge Builders" now. (Send a "Contact.")
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​If you are a former foster youth, you may qualify for extended Medicaid coverage. Call 211 or 1-877-541-7905 or visit Youth Texas Benefits  to update your address and get your Medicaid card mailed. 
Read the latest BRIDGE BUILDERS NEWSLETTER here.
Check out Texas Youth Connection for important information and programs available through the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.  You can also check out the links below: