Foster Youth Resources ✨
Foster Youth Resources ✨
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San Diego County Resources
San Diego County Resources
Birth Certificate Replacement service | This fee can be waived if they are in ILS services or Transitional Housing Programs
Employment and Education Support
Financial Aid: Chafee Grant - Grants for qualified Foster Youth/Former Foster Youth students for up to $5000 per year
Social Security Replacement Card Services
If a foster youth is between the ages of 16-21 they are able to receive ILS (Independent Living Skills) services in San Diego County.
They can call this number to obtain information: 1-866-457-4636
Community Colleges: Foster youth are eligible for additional services through “Next UP!” Next Up programs are available at:
California State University San Marcos (CSUSM)
San Diego State University - Guardian Scholars Program
Southwestern College - Guardian Scholars Program
Promises 2 Kids: Promises2Kids’ Guardian Scholars encourages foster youth to pursue higher education through community college, trade school or a university degree. This highly successful resource provides former foster youth with a partial financial scholarship along with mentoring support to assist them in adapting to and excelling in a higher education setting. More than 300 youth have been provided scholarships. Over 90% of guardian scholars will be first-generation graduates.
Los Angeles County Resources
Los Angeles County Resources
Community Colleges: Foster youth are eligible for additional services through “Next UP!” Next Up programs are available at the following colleges:
List of Los Angeles Area Colleges [HERE]
Financial Aid: Chafee Grant - Grants for qualified Foster Youth/Former Foster Youth students for up to $5000 per year
Promises 2 Kids: Promises2Kids’ Guardian Scholars encourages foster youth to pursue higher education through community college, trade school or a university degree. This highly successful resource provides former foster youth with a partial financial scholarship along with mentoring support to assist them in adapting to and excelling in a higher education setting. More than 300 youth have been provided scholarships. Over 90% of guardian scholars will be first-generation graduates.
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