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Youth Decides...
  • If s/he want to participate
  • Who attends
  • How to open the circle
  • His/her goals
  • What food EPIC brings
  • What is his/her plan
 
What is a Youth Circle?

E Makua Ana means becoming an adult in Hawaiian. The Circle’s purpose is to celebrate and plan the youth’s emancipation from foster care.   


 

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Values

Youth Choice
 

Positive Environment

Planning

Informed Decision-Making

Collaboration

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Frequently Asked Questions
  • Who will be there?
  • What does the youth need to do before the youth circle?
  • What kind of decisions will be made?
  • How long will it take?
  • What about food?

 

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Process

Receipt of Referral
Anyone who knows an eligible youth can refer. Once a referral is received by EPIC, a call is made to the referring party to acknowledge receipt of the referral. The youth is then assigned to a facilitator.

 

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Agenda

WELCOME & OPENING
If the youth does not have an opening, participants give silent thanks to a person who has helped them become who they are today.

INTRODUCTIONS
Everyone in Circle states their name and relationship to the youth.

PURPOSE & GUIDELINES
To assist the youth in developing a transition plan for their future independence.

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