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Older Youth Pandemic ReliefAnother awesome tool from
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Outreach Strategy and Workplan
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If your team develops tools that you would like to share with other states/jurisdictions, please send to policy@fosterclub.com. This template will be updated regularly, so please bookmark and revisit regularly. More tools at FosterClub: www.fosterclub.com/OYPR
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TaskAudienceGoal and/or metricMessageChannelPartner/s who can helpAsset(s)Lead (your staff)Due date
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Youth Pandemic Relief WEB PAGEAllEstablish a central webpage that can serve as a central information hub. Designate a lead person to keep information updated. Create a simple and short URL.For young people in and from foster care, finding information about the resources available to them is very difficult. IL Programs must prioritize getting CLEAR and UPDATED information out to young people and those who support them.WebsiteFosterClub offers free state webpages on FosterClub.com. Simply supply the information for your state. OYPR Draft Website Content: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GCfsdJQHFKFwoMQofiDl75pUqFTUeDi4eZi0RHegqq0/edit?usp=sharing
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Partner dissemination listIndividual contact at organizations that serve young people from foster care (see potential partner list)Create contact list of all partners who can help spread the word to youth, or to individuals who often come into contact with current/former foster youth.n/aSpreadsheetPartner Contact List: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DGcW_4f3HjDyqqxJ78fc4WperuD--PjSEX1-rYr_mgg/edit?usp=sharing
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We need your help to reach young people from foster care, age 14-26, who are eligible for new Pandemic Relief funding and supports.EmailPartner Outreach Email: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CEvLDsP1N-e4cXxhlYRBgxH1xv035uSxc9QAAlpsObY/edit?usp=sharing
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Create Youth Pandemic Relief Sign Up ListYouth(See messages below that encourage youth to add their name to the Youth Pandemic Relief List)DatabaseSurveyMonkey, Google forms. FosterClub can develop a secure sign-up portal for youth.Youth List Fields for Signup Database: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Vw8IpFNWe8hZmYRICv4GYcRi4fSDZSeqfFejeRKgaGc/edit?usp=sharing
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eUpdate ListAdult StakeholdersTrack growth of list over time (e.g. monthly)n/aDatabaseAdult Stakeholder Signup Fields: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1BcxS8RjX2Jnowb7f4yJWqoCotzeM-vgIqNzqno4eUWA/edit?usp=sharing
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Sign up to receive updates about Pandemic Relief that is available to young people from foster care age 14-26EmailAdult Stakeholder Outreach Email: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xpGZCCA9v3M95zYJom2hBVZe-yAbJ1qp3FXrY0eRwz4/edit?usp=sharing
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Announce to youth the upcoming funding opportunityYouth in eligible population (youth who experienced care 14+, who are now up to age 26)Develop a list of eligible youth to expedite payments once funding is available.Add your name on the Youth Pandemic Relief List to keep updated!FacebookArtwork elements in Canva: https://www.canva.com/design/DAEUX7Lw6qs/W9eFHOww4L5r1xIrA0VNkQ/edit
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EmailDraft email to young people: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WKVRA03koFk-EJsTLSU5dsb_NJedY3tl8Q0k_PJu9OU/edit?usp=sharing
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Announce to adult stakeholders the upcoming funding opportunityCaregivers (foster, adopt, kinship, group staff), Child Welfare professionals and stakeholders, helping professionsDevelop a list of adult stakeholders who can promote messages to youth and help them apply.Get in touch with eligible youth to let them know help is coming... have them register on the Youth Pandemic Relief List. Sign yourself up to receive updates.EmailDraft email to adult stakeholders: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xpGZCCA9v3M95zYJom2hBVZe-yAbJ1qp3FXrY0eRwz4/edit?usp=sharing
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Facebook - your own agency page
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Caregiver Newsletter/sFoster parents, Kinship Caregivers, Adoptive parentsMake sure caregivers communicate to their current and former foster youthNewsletterFoster Parent Assoc., Adoptive Parent Assoc, Resource Parent Trainers, Child Welfare Agencies
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Announce new funding to CW staff and contractorsIndependent Living Providers, Adoptions and Foster Care Managers, Caseworkers / Social Workers, Courts, CASA/GALAll child welfare professionals are aware of funding resources.Learn about this new funding opportunity and help us spread the word to young people in and from care.Draft email to child welfare professionals: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Bnb7DhhY8aLaEhmF_TYNNCYz9gXAhtAzO4P1rSpx25w/edit?usp=sharing
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Announce new funding to Youth & Alumni leadership groups Engage LEx Leaders to assist with outreach, e.g. host a webinar, TikTok, or other activities to engage and educate peersOverview of the new law: https://www.canva.com/design/DAEUYBkLJhM/tEFxM11LLNofWQVMMPjkQw/edit
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Develop a Youth Pandemic Support GridFosterClub will publish your grid on FosterClub.comUse FosterClub's National grid to develop state or jurisdiction specific Youth Pandemic Support Grid: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YYFSfdsXkFZ2gJIffxBdf7MQ3A86JPyAqvCTin-Ajwo/edit#gid=0
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Upon ETV Distribution plans finalization
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ETV Pandemic Relief FlyerEligible youth and those w/ connections to studentsCreate an asset (flyer) that clearly communicates the ETV benefit that is availablen/a
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Distribute flyer to Partner Dissemination ListSpread the word to the young people you work with
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Distribute to YAB or Youth/Alumni Leadership groupPlease share this with other young people from foster care
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Distribute to High Schools, Fin Aid Offices, Universities, other higher ed institutionsFinancial support is available for students who have a foster care background
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Update Youth Pandemic Relief WEB PAGEAll
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Notify current ETV recipientsAll ETV recipients receive noticeHow the new funding can supplement the ETV you already receive.Email with ETV Pandemic Relief Flyer as an attachment
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Youth outreach to ALL eligible population
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Educate IL workers
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Once Stimulus-Style payment plan has been finalized
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Build Youth Pandemic Relief ListEligible youthContinuous messaging: If you haven't added your name to the Pandemic Relief List, sign up while funding is still availableEmailhttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Vw8IpFNWe8hZmYRICv4GYcRi4fSDZSeqfFejeRKgaGc/edit?usp=sharing
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Update Youth Pandemic Relief WEB PAGEAll
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Notify youth on Relief List about process to receive Stimulus-Style paymentYouthAll youth receive email notice
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Post to social media regularlyYouth
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Educate adult stakeholders regarding the application processAll adult stakeholders
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Post payment survey to youthYouthDocument and evaluate how the stimulus-style aid helped youth during the pandemic.
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Once specific need-based request process has been approved
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Create youth-friendly application portalYouth
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Develop brief, youth-friendly application instructions YouthInclude eligibility guidelines, type of need-based aid that can be requested, review process and timelines
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If offering Peer-Led resource referral, develop scripts for Peer NavigatorsYouth
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Ensure centralized listing of resources avaialableYouth, Adult Stakeholders
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Post payment survey to youthYouthDocument and evaluate how specific need-based aid helped youth during the pandemic.
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Once re-entry process has been determined
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Develop brief, youth-friendly instructions regarding re-entry process Youth
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Educate adult stakeholders regarding the application process Adult StakeholdersInclude eligibility guidelines, expectations of youth who re-enter, review process and timelines
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Notify youth regarding re-entry opporunityYouthInclude eligibility guidelines, expectations of youth who re-enter, review process and timelines
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Campaign Maintenance
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Maintain youth databaseYouth
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Create a follow-up communication chain for youth after they have joined listYouth
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Create a messaging calendar for YouthYouth
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Create a messaging calendar for Adult StakeholdersYouth
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Report success to all stakeholders on a regular basisYouth, Adult Stakeholders
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