Save the Dates for the 2017 National RHY Grantees Training

The Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) and the Runaway and Homeless Youth Training and Technical Assistance Center (RHYTTAC) are pleased to announce the 2017 National RHY Grantees Training. The national training will be held in Kansas City, MO., November 14-16, 2017.

The training will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 14, and conclude at 11 a.m. on Thursday, November 16.  There will be opportunities to attend additional trainings or attend site visits to local grantees Monday afternoon preceding the conference.  Information about conference registration and site visit reservations will be sent out soon and will be also be available on the www.rhyttac.net.

Organizations receiving FYSB RHY funding are eligible for a stipend of up to a $600 to assist with travel and hotel expenses.

Accommodations

The training will be held at The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center.  This hotel is located at 1 East Pershing Rd. Kansas City, MO  64108.

National Safe Place Network (NSPN) has secured a reduced room rate of $169 (based on single/double occupancy) for attendees. To obtain the discounted room rate, grantees must book through the following link no later than the reservation deadline October 20, 2017.

Book your room(s) by October 20, 2017 at: https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/2017NationalFYSBRHYGranteesTraining

Transportation

In addition to securing a reduced rate for hotel accommodations, NSPN has also partnered with SuperShuttle to offer a reduced transportation fare. After arriving to Kansas City International Airport (MCI), collect your luggage, then check in at the SuperShuttle office located just across from baggage claim inside of the terminal.  You may also download the SuperShuttle app, which allows you to check-in and track your van. The discount code is good for travel in the event area from November 7 - 23, 2017.

SuperShuttle reservations may be made online at: http://group.supershuttle.com/group-page/2017-national-rhy-grantees-training/

Grantees may also make a reservation by phone by calling the reservation center at 1.800.BLUEVAN (258.3826) for a $3 service charge. When making a reservation, grantees must provide the discount code: 43VXS to receive the discounted rate.

The RHY Program Final Rule Resources

The Family and Youth Services Bureau's (FYSB) Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) Program Final Rule resources are available here. The latest rule, published on December 20, 2016, in the Federal Register, details additional requirements that apply to the Basic Center, Transitional Living, and Street Outreach programs, including non-discrimination, background checks, outreach, and training, and establishes program performance standards for grantees providing services to eligible youth and their families. Performance standards build on standards already used as priorities in funding opportunity announcements and awards. This rule also updated procedures for soliciting applications and awarding grants.

Access the webinar and supporting materials below:

RHY Final Rule PowerPoint

RHY Final Rule

RHY Final Rule Factsheet

Youth Mental Health First Aid Training Opportunity

We are inviting RHY grantees to join us for Train the Trainer workshops in Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) to be offered in various locations across the U.S. Due to demand, the duration at all locations has been reduced to a 3-day workshop. Please see the new dates below:

Site        Training Dates                 Location                               Registration Deadline*

Site 1     8/7-9/2017           Ewing Township, New Jersey                      8/4/2017
Site 2     8/14-16/2017       North Bethesda, Maryland                           8/11/2017
Site 3     8/14-16/2017       Atlanta, Georgia                                           8/11/2017
Site 4     8/28-8/30/2017    Phoenix, Arizona                                          8/25/2017
Site 5     8/28-8/30/2017    Sacramento, California                                8/25/2017

Note: There is a limited amount of space per workshop (15 seats for 3-day)

The Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) program teaches individuals how to safely and effectively identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders.  The Train the Trainer Workshops are designed to increase the number of people who are qualified to spread this approach across the country.

Those who attend these three or five day Train the Trainer workshops will be certified to teach Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA). These workshops will be taught by experts from the National Council for Behavioral Health (NCBH), the leaders in Mental Health First Aid in the United States. As YMHFA Instructors, grantees will join the ranks of more than 11,000 certified instructors that have trained hundreds of thousands of Americans, and received ongoing technical assistance from NCBH.

These opportunities will be available at no cost to participants, other than travel to the host site if needed. Participants will have their $2,000 course tuition covered by SAMHSA and will be able to earn 32 continuing education credits for National Association of Social Workers (NASW) or the Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC) (for most locations).

If you have any questions about this exciting training opportunity, or the application, you may contact Connie Campos at [email protected].

Apply on-line at  YMHFA ToT application

*Please apply ASAP to receive hotel accommodations at a government rate, if needed.

Visit to view the Mental Health First Aid Instructor Application online, or download now here.

FYSB Set to Host Final Rule Webinar

Runaway and Homeless Youth Program - Final Rule

The Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) will host a 90-minute webinar training at 2:00 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, August 8, 2017, to discuss the Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) Program Final Rule. The new rule, published on December 20, 2016, in the Federal Register, details additional requirements that apply to the Basic Center, Transitional Living, and Street Outreach programs, including non-discrimination, background checks, outreach, and training, and establishes program performance standards for grantees providing services to eligible youth and their families. Performance standards build on standards already used as priorities in funding opportunity announcements and awards. This rule also updates procedures for soliciting applications and awarding grants.

Who Should Participate:
RHY grantees and organizations working with, and on behalf of, runaway and homeless youth are highly encouraged to attend.

When:
Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. EDT

Presenters:
Debbie A. Powell, Deputy Associate Commissioner, FYSB
Christopher Holloway, Program Manager, RHY Program
Kimberly Waller, Policy Advisor, FYSB

Register for the Webinar at: http://air-org.adobeconnect.com/rhyfinalrule/event/login.html

View the New Rule at: www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/20/2016-30241/runaway-and-homeless-youth

View the RHY Rule Fact Sheet here.