From the State Library of Ohio

The IRS is requesting your help in sharing important outreach materials that can help homeless youth and former foster youth understand their tax benefits, rights and responsibilities.

Each year, an estimated 4.2 million youth and young adults experience homelessness. Children in foster care face multiple factors that increase their risk of homelessness, including the number of foster care placements, history of running away from placements and time spent in a group home. Youth in group homes and institutions are more likely to run away from care than youth in traditional foster care or out of home placement. The consequences faced by youth experiencing homelessness are vast and include not having their basic food and shelter needs met. For someone in this position, a tax refund could be vital to fulfilling basic needs and finding a home. For tax year 2021, working homeless and qualified former foster youth who are at least 18 years of age may qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).

Two IRS symposiums will be held to help organizations and youth understand about more about the changes to EITC and updated eligibility requirements. Organizations and non-profits are invited to attend the September 22^nd session and working youth experiencing homelessness and aging out of the foster care system are invited to attend the September 29^th session. Information regarding both is provided below:

Homeless and Former Foster Youth Symposium
September 22, 2022
2 pm ET/1 pm CT/12 pm MT/11 am PT
Event Link: Webcast URL: https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/1104/46444

All organizations and non-profits serving youths experiencing homelessness and former foster youth are cordially invited to attend a symposium to learn more about changes in the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) that now make working youths 18 years or older potentially eligible for this valuable credit. Please register for the symposium using the link provided above. If you are unable to attend at the assigned time, you can review the recording at your convenience. It will be available for 30 days. However, you must register for the session to access the recording.

Former Foster Youth and Youth Who Lack Stable Housing Symposium
September 29, 2022
2 pm ET/1 pm CT/12 pm MT/11 am PT
Event Link: Webcast URL: https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/1104/46507

All working youth 18 years and older who are experiencing uncertainty with housing and/or aging out of the foster care system are cordially invited to attend a symposium to learn more about changes in the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and their potential eligibility for this valuable credit. Information regarding IRS employment and volunteer opportunities will also be shared. Please register for the symposium using the link provided below. If you are unable to attend at the assigned time, you can review the recording at your convenience. It will be available for 30 days. However, you must register for the session to access the recording.

Thank you for your help in sharing these important materials with your communities.

Topic: Foster youth and youth who lack stable housing.

Symposium Information:

September 22^nd symposium to be shared with organizations and non-profits serving potentially eligible working youth (see above).
September 29^th symposium to be shared with potentially eligible working youth (see above).

Materials/resources:

IRS Tax Tips:

Publications:

Building on the impactful conversations from our previous “Be the Change” presentations, Library Leadership Ohio invites you to join us on Thursday, October 13 at 2 p.m. EDT for the final live panel event in the series. In June, attendees heard from Daniel Pink in “Beyond Resilience” and in August, they engaged in a hard-hitting and stirring conversation about Privacy, Advocacy and Intellectual Freedom John Chrastka and Alison Macrina.

Click here to register for October 13 event. 

“I really enjoyed today's thought-provoking discussions. I'll admit that time doesn't always fly in virtual workshops, but today was an exception! AND THE RESOURCES. They are phenomenal.”

This session will synthesize what it means to “Be the Change” with a panel of Ohio library professionals from public, academic, and school libraries. The panelists will answer questions from attendees and discuss important and timely topics in the library world. Submit questions for the panelists through the registration page or anonymously here. These “Be the Change” panelists have diverse perspectives that reflect a range of experiences, library types, and leadership levels. 
Please note: To encourage authentic conversations in a safe environment, this live event will not be recorded.

Panelists: 

Luke Bentley – Assistant Branch Manager and Youth Services Supervisor, Delaware County District Library, Liberty Branch

Ione Damasco – Professor; Associate Dean for Inclusive Excellence, Engagement, and Operations, University of Dayton

Nancy Kirkpatrick – Executive Director and CEO, OhioNet

Lori Lee – Assistant Director, INFOhio

Jeff Regensburger – LSTA Coordinator, State Library of Ohio No Kid Hungry (NKH) has published a 2-pager of talking points for library workers and advocates on how and why public libraries and the USDA child nutrition programs are a good fit:

The State Library is hosting Part 2 of the Introduction to the Ohio Collection Analysis Initiative webinar series on September 27 at 3:30 p.m. (ET). This webinar will provide participants the opportunity to analyze their own collection data and receive live support.

Join your colleagues participating in the Ohio Collection Analysis Initiative to explore resources, attend webinars and open office hours, and use tools to consider collections that empower children and young adult readers by respecting and appreciating what makes them different and the same. The initiative is ongoing—register for access at any time, start when you are ready, and work at your own pace.  

Register here for access to the Ohio Collection Analysis Initiative.  

Notable highlights from this impactful initiative: 

Free for staff working in all types of Ohio libraries! It is available at no cost to you. 
There are no time constraints for completing this program. Set your own goals and progress at your own pace.  
Personalized support. You have access to a dedicated, full-time specialist for assistance at any time.
Unlimited access to a Collection Analysis Toolkit. This toolkit complements the collection development work you already have in place. 
Unlimited access to a vetted collection of materials about children's & young adult books and authors.

Identifiable action steps. You will receive a custom Implementation Plan that outlines your collection development decisions and next steps.

 
Register for September 27 webinar: https://teachingbooks-net.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEkcuypqDIjEt3Ccup4E0PPmZ1GVD_3Wmi2

The webinar registration link is separate from registration for access to the Ohio Collection Analysis Initiative.

This initiative provides the tools and support to consider your library’s print collections for children and young adults. 

The Ohio Collection Analysis Initiative is a collaborative project of the State Library of Ohio and TeachingBooks.net. The project is funded with Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) federal funds granted to the State Library of Ohio.  The opinions and content expressed do not necessarily reflect the position or policy of IMLS or the State Library of Ohio, and no official endorsement by either agency should be inferred.  This initiative is available for exclusive use by any Ohio library staff. Distributing the Handbook and/or links to any of its components outside of Ohio is prohibited. This material may be shared with colleagues within Ohio. 


From the State Library of Ohio The IRS is requesting your help in sharing important outreach materials that can help homeless youth and former foster youth understand their tax benefits, rights and responsibilities. Each year, an estimated 4.2 million youth and young adults experience homelessness. Children in foster care face multiple factors that increase their risk of homelessness, including the number of foster care placements, history of running away from placements and time spent in a group home. Youth in group homes and institutions are more likely to run away from care than youth in traditional foster care or out of home placement. The consequences faced by youth experiencing homelessness are vast and include not having their basic food and shelter needs met. For someone in this position, a tax refund could be vital to fulfilling basic needs and finding a home. For tax year 2021, working homeless and qualified former foster youth who are at least 18 years of age may qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). Two IRS symposiums will be held to help organizations and youth understand about more about the changes to EITC and updated eligibility requirements. Organizations and non-profits are invited to attend the September 22^nd session and working youth experiencing homelessness and aging out of the foster care system are invited to attend the September 29^th session. Information regarding both is provided below: Homeless and Former Foster Youth Symposium September 22, 2022 2 pm ET/1 pm CT/12 pm MT/11 am PT Event Link: Webcast URL: https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/1104/46444 All organizations and non-profits serving youths experiencing homelessness and former foster youth are cordially invited to attend a symposium to learn more about changes in the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) that now make working youths 18 years or older potentially eligible for this valuable credit. Please register for the symposium using the link provided above. If you are unable to attend at the assigned time, you can review the recording at your convenience. It will be available for 30 days. However, you must register for the session to access the recording. Former Foster Youth and Youth Who Lack Stable Housing Symposium September 29, 2022 2 pm ET/1 pm CT/12 pm MT/11 am PT Event Link: Webcast URL: https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/1104/46507 All working youth 18 years and older who are experiencing uncertainty with housing and/or aging out of the foster care system are cordially invited to attend a symposium to learn more about changes in the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and their potential eligibility for this valuable credit. Information regarding IRS employment and volunteer opportunities will also be shared. Please register for the symposium using the link provided below. If you are unable to attend at the assigned time, you can review the recording at your convenience. It will be available for 30 days. However, you must register for the session to access the recording. Thank you for your help in sharing these important materials with your communities. Topic: Foster youth and youth who lack stable housing. Symposium Information: September 22^nd symposium to be shared with organizations and non-profits serving potentially eligible working youth (see above). September 29^th symposium to be shared with potentially eligible working youth (see above). Materials/resources: Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) EITC Central - IRS.gov IRS Tax Tips: Taxpayers should check out IRS YouTube channels for helpful videos on a variety of tax topics Here are reasons people who don’t normally file should file a 2021 tax return Publications: Publication 5515-A, Stimulus Payments for the Homeless Publication 5534-H, Claiming the 2021 Child Tax Credit When You Don't Normally File Publication 3524, EITC Eligibility Checklist for Tax Year 2021 Publication 962, Life's a little easier with EITC Publication 3211, Q&A Life's A Little Easier With Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Building on the impactful conversations from our previous “Be the Change” presentations, Library Leadership Ohio invites you to join us on Thursday, October 13 at 2 p.m. EDT for the final live panel event in the series. In June, attendees heard from Daniel Pink in “Beyond Resilience” and in August, they engaged in a hard-hitting and stirring conversation about Privacy, Advocacy and Intellectual Freedom John Chrastka and Alison Macrina. Click here to register for October 13 event.  “I really enjoyed today's thought-provoking discussions. I'll admit that time doesn't always fly in virtual workshops, but today was an exception! AND THE RESOURCES. They are phenomenal.” This session will synthesize what it means to “Be the Change” with a panel of Ohio library professionals from public, academic, and school libraries. The panelists will answer questions from attendees and discuss important and timely topics in the library world. Submit questions for the panelists through the registration page or anonymously here. These “Be the Change” panelists have diverse perspectives that reflect a range of experiences, library types, and leadership levels.  Please note: To encourage authentic conversations in a safe environment, this live event will not be recorded. Panelists:  Luke Bentley – Assistant Branch Manager and Youth Services Supervisor, Delaware County District Library, Liberty Branch Ione Damasco – Professor; Associate Dean for Inclusive Excellence, Engagement, and Operations, University of Dayton Nancy Kirkpatrick – Executive Director and CEO, OhioNet Lori Lee – Assistant Director, INFOhio Jeff Regensburger – LSTA Coordinator, State Library of Ohio No Kid Hungry (NKH) has published a 2-pager of talking points for library workers and advocates on how and why public libraries and the USDA child nutrition programs are a good fit: The State Library is hosting Part 2 of the Introduction to the Ohio Collection Analysis Initiative webinar series on September 27 at 3:30 p.m. (ET). This webinar will provide participants the opportunity to analyze their own collection data and receive live support. Join your colleagues participating in the Ohio Collection Analysis Initiative to explore resources, attend webinars and open office hours, and use tools to consider collections that empower children and young adult readers by respecting and appreciating what makes them different and the same. The initiative is ongoing—register for access at any time, start when you are ready, and work at your own pace.   Register here for access to the Ohio Collection Analysis Initiative.   Notable highlights from this impactful initiative:  Free for staff working in all types of Ohio libraries! It is available at no cost to you.  There are no time constraints for completing this program. Set your own goals and progress at your own pace.   Personalized support. You have access to a dedicated, full-time specialist for assistance at any time. Unlimited access to a Collection Analysis Toolkit. This toolkit complements the collection development work you already have in place.  Unlimited access to a vetted collection of materials about children's & young adult books and authors.   Identifiable action steps. You will receive a custom Implementation Plan that outlines your collection development decisions and next steps.    Register for September 27 webinar: https://teachingbooks-net.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEkcuypqDIjEt3Ccup4E0PPmZ1GVD_3Wmi2 The webinar registration link is separate from registration for access to the Ohio Collection Analysis Initiative. This initiative provides the tools and support to consider your library’s print collections for children and young adults.  The Ohio Collection Analysis Initiative is a collaborative project of the State Library of Ohio and TeachingBooks.net. The project is funded with Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) federal funds granted to the State Library of Ohio.  The opinions and content expressed do not necessarily reflect the position or policy of IMLS or the State Library of Ohio, and no official endorsement by either agency should be inferred.  This initiative is available for exclusive use by any Ohio library staff. Distributing the Handbook and/or links to any of its components outside of Ohio is prohibited. This material may be shared with colleagues within Ohio.
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