Youth Services Events

Health Group Summit 2026: Limitless

Friday, October 16, 2026 – 7:30 AM - 5 PM Pacific
Location: Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90049
Cost: $100 (parents and students), $200 (professionals)

For three decades, Help Group’s Summit has brought together leading experts, clinicians,
educators, parents, caregivers, and advocates to explore the latest thinking in neurodiversity, mental health, and lifelong support. What began as a professional conference has grown into one of Southern California’s premier continuing education experiences—bringing together research, lived experience, and practical strategies that improve the lives of children, teens, adults, and families. Hosted by Help Group, one of the region’s leading nonprofit organizations serving individuals with autism, learning differences, ADHD, developmental disabilities, and mental health needs, Summit reflects a commitment to building resilience, creating hope, and unlocking limitless potential.

AB 789 in Action: Strengthening SAP Practices in California

October 20, 2026 – 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: Online
Cost: Free

John Burton Advocates for Youth (JBAY) will host this statewide webinar highlighting promising practices in Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) emerging across California’s higher education institutions. SAP policies have historically harmed low-income students—particularly foster youth, jeopardizing their access to financial aid. Three years after the passage of AB 789 (Berman)—which standardized SAP requirements and removed overly restrictive barriers—attention has shifted to practical implementation. Building on five years of research and JBAY’s prior AB 789 toolkit, the webinar will mark the release of a new AB 789 practitioner’s guide, drawing on insights gathered from financial aid practitioners across the California Community Colleges, California State University, and University of California systems.
The webinar will explore practical approaches to student communications, appeals, website accessibility, technology, and leveraging existing staff resources and external supports. Participants will leave with concrete ideas and strategies to strengthen SAP practices on their own campuses, along with a sample SAP policy they can post on their website that meets readability standards.

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