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Independent Living Youth
Conference 2009
WHO: New Mexico Foster youth ages 16-21
WHEN: August 3-5, 2009
WHERE: Sagebrush Inn-Taos, NM
WHAT: Life Skills Workshops, Swimming,
Dancing, Art, Hip Hop, National Speakers &
Socializing
This is a FREE event that will offer lots of fun,
socializing, meals, door prizes, T-shirt and a
bag full of gifts!
COME JOIN US!
Agenda
Monday, August 3rd:
1:00-3:00 p.m.
3:15-3:30 p.m.
3:30-5:15 p.m.
5:15-5:30 p.m.
5:30-6:30 p.m.
6:30-7:30 p.m.
7:30-7:45 p.m.
8:00-9:30 p.m.
9:30-10:30 p.m.
10:30-10:45 p.m.
11:00 p.m.
Registration – Sagebrush Inn
Review of Conference Expectations
Relax, Swim and Unpack
Check in with Chaperones
Dinner
Foster Club
Check in with Chaperones
Opening Speaker
Hip Hop
Check in with Chaperones
Lights out
Tuesday, August 4th:
8:00-9:00 a.m.
9:00-9:15 a.m.
9:30-10:30 a.m.
10:30-10:45 a.m.
10:45-11:45 a.m.
11:45-12:00 p.m.
12:00-12:45 p.m.
12:45-1:00 p.m.
1:00-2:00 p.m.
2:00-2:15 p.m.
2:30-3:30 p.m.
2:30-3:30
3:30-5:30 p.m.
5:30-5:45 p.m.
6:00-6:45 p.m.
7:00-8:oo p.m.
8:00-8:15 p.m.
8:15- 10:30 p.m.
10:30-11:30 p.m.
11:30-11:45 p.m.
12:00 a.m.
Breakfast
Check in with Chaperones
Workshops
Break & Snacks
Workshops
Break
Lunch
Check in with Chaperones
Workshops
Break
Workshops
Taos Pueblo
Swim, Video Games or Karaoke
Check in with Chaperones
Dinner
Relationship Building
Check in with Chaperones
Dance discussion & Dance
Karaoke
Check in with Chaperones
Lights Out
Wednesday, August 5th:
8:00-8:45 a.m.
8:45-9:00 a.m.
9:00-10:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
Breakfast
Check in with Chaperones
Closing Speaker-Mark Anthony????
Sack Lunch and Farewell
Rules & Expectations
Please read, initial each item and sign your name stating you
agree with the rules and will honor them.
__ 1. I will not sneak out of my room at night.
__ 2. I will not allow any outside guests or visitors in my room. I understand that
youth of the opposite sex are not allowed in my room without staff present.
__ 3. I will not switch my rooms without first getting permission from CYFD
staff/chaperone.
__ 4. I will not bring or use alcohol, drugs, fireworks, firearms, pocket knives, or
weapons of any kind. If I see anyone breaking this rule, I will report it
immediately.
__ 5. I will be responsible for all my personal property.
__ 6. I will respect others’ personal property and personal space, which means I will
keep my hands to myself.
__ 7. I will not leave the conference site for any reason unless it cleared and
coordinated with staff in advance and I have CYFD staff with me.
__ 8. I will be respectful of others and treat others how I would like to be treated.
__ 9. I will not kiss, engage in other public displays of personal affection, or have
any kind of sexual activity with others during the conference.
__ 10. I will wear appropriate clothing.
__ 11. I will not get physically or verbally violent.
__ 12. I will respect the speakers while they are presenting.
__ 13. If I break any of the above stated rules, I understand that I may be excluded
from the remainder of the activities and may be required to leave early.
14. I will let my youth services consultant know if I am on medication.
Youth Signature
Date
Independent Living Youth Conference 2009 Application
PLEASE PRINT
Gender: □ Female □ Male
Name: ______________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________
Phone: __________________Email: ____________________Birth Date: _______________
Name of Person You’d Like to Room with at the Conference:_______________________
(It’s okay to not put anyone down. We will match you with the right peer!)
Please indicate T-shirt Size: (Adult Sizes)
_ Small _ Medium _ Large _ X-Large _ XX-Large _ XXX-Large
(Please give full name and contact phone number)
Foster Parent/Caregiver: ___________________
Phone Number: __________________
CYFD Social Worker: ______________________
Phone Number: __________________
Youth Services Consultant: _________________ Phone Number: __________________
Probation Officer: _________________________ Phone Number: __________________
TRANSPORTATION
(talk to your Youth Services Consultant if you need transportation)
My transportation to and from the conference will be provided by :
____________________________
MEDICAL INFORMATION
Please attach a copy of your Medicaid Card
Medicaid Plan: ____________________ Medicaid ID Number: _______________
Medication: □ Yes □ No
Type/Name and Dosage:______________________________
Special Medical Needs: □ Allergy
□ Epilepsy
□ Heart
□ Pregnant
□ Diabetes
□ Handicap
□ Insect Bites
□ Other:
Special Dietary Needs: ______________________________________________
Please describe any of the above or additional special needs on a separate sheet of paper & submit with this application
PLEASE SIGN & DATE
I have read and understood and agree to abide by the Rules & Expectations.
________________________
_________________
Youth Signature
MAIL
New Mexico State University
School of Social Work
ATTN: Gloria Nuñez
P.O. Box 30001/MSC 3SW
Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001
You may mail or fax to:
Date
FAX
ATTN: Gloria Nuñez
(575) 646-4116
DEADLINE to submit
applications is July 15