YTAT Current Happenings & Announcements

Information about upcoming YTAT happenings is listed in the summaries below, with links to supporting documents. Information, notes, tools, materials, and highlights from previous events can be accessed in the YTAT Meeting and Events Archive.


Transition: Teams in Action

The Youth Transition Action Team Initiative publishes Transition: Teams in Action. The newsletter features articles about local, state, and national research and initiatives supporting foster youth transitions It also highlights quality practices of organizations which serve foster youth. Timely legislative updates from the state and federal level are featured as well. You can access the archived issues of the newsletter below.

Latest Issue - TRANSITION: Teams in Action Volume 6, August 2008

The new issue of TRANSITION: Teams in Action, the newsletter of the Youth Transition Action Team, is now available.

Download this issue of the electronic newsletter TRANSITION: Teams in Action.
YTATNewsletterAugust2008.pdf (PDF 170 KB)


Audio Conference Call on Engaging Youth in Case Planning

September 17, 2008 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. PDT
The Youth Transition Action Team Initiative is pleased to announce an audio conference on the topic of Engaging Youth in Case Planning. This call will highlight how three programs from three different counties have developed successful strategies for involving youth in case planning.
To register for the call please email Heidi Peyser hpeyser@newwaystowork.org

YTAT Newsblast

The YTAT Newsblast, a timely update on events, legislation, and resources for Youth Transition Action Teams and partners working with youth in the child welfare system, is ready to view. To view the latest YTAT news please visit: www.newwaystowork.org/initiatives/ytat/newsblasts/newsblast06_08.pdf (PDF 46KB)


The YTAT Calendar

Please check back regularly for the upcoming new 2008-2009 Network Activities & Calendar.
For questions or comments, contact Lisa Elliott, New Ways to Work Project Coordinator at lelliott@newwaystowork.org or call (707) 824-4000 x. 27.