Yes Youth Can: Confronting the Challenges of Aging Out

 

            This roundtable will provide an opportunity for the Committee to examine the experiences and challenges of older youth, the effectiveness of programs and services for this population, and what can be done to improve their life prospects when they leave the system at 21. Tapping the expertise and experiences of youth, community groups, and CSFA staff and contractors – the hearing will include three main areas: Aging Out, Education & Employment, and Congregate Care.

 

Those who wish to testify should contact Ms. Vivian McCarter of the Committee on Human Services by e-mail at vmccarter@dccouncil.us or by telephone at (202) 724-8191 by January 20, 2010. E-mail contacts to Ms. McCarter should include the full name, title, and affiliation -- if applicable -- of the person(s) testifying. Witnesses should bring 15 copies of their written testimony to the Hearing. Representatives of organizations and individuals will be allowed a maximum of thee (3) minutes for oral presentation. Additionally, if you plan to testify and require reasonable accommodations, please contact Ms. McCarter so arrangements can be made by no later thanJanuary 20, 2010.

 

If you are unable to testify at the Public Hearing, written statements are encouraged and will be made a part of the official record. Copies of written statements should be submitted to Committee on Human Services, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Suite 117, Washington, D.C. 20004, by no later thanJanuary 29, 2010, 5:00 p.m.