Foster Youth- Education, Housing & Health

Foster Youth Support (Offered throughout the state):

John Burton Foster Youth Advocates - John Burton Advocates for Youth improves the quality of life for youth in California who have been in foster care or homeless by advocating for better laws, training communities to strengthen local practices and conducting research to inform policy solutions.
- EDUCATION We help foster youth across the state achieve their higher education goals and move on to fulfilling careers by engaging institutions to work together, sharing best practices, and advocating for policies that support foster youth in higher education.
- HOUSING We aim to reduce homelessness among current and former foster youth in California by constantly working to improve access to safe, affordable and supportive housing through the development of policy and technical assistance.
- HEALTH We work through advocacy, collaboration and training to ensure that all foster youth in care have access to the necessary physical and mental health services that are vital to their well-being and success.

Amador County Public Schools We strive to provide educational advocacy and services for Foster Youth and Homeless of Amador County through the Amador County Office of Education. Foster Youth and Homeless Services Program (FYHS) provides support and resources to the school district in the county. We strive to meet the unique educational needs of foster youth and homeless by working collaboratively together with students, caregivers, schools, placing agencies, group home providers and other related agencies. Phone: 209-223-1750

Butte County Office of Education . All youth should have the opportunity for educational success, no matter what their housing or family situation may be. The School Ties program promotes this success through advocacy, mentoring, tutoring, and assistance with the transition to independent living. Services Provided: Educational Case Management, Assistance with Records Transfer, Tutoring, Enrollment Assistance, Special Education Advocacy, Mentoring, Transportation Arrangement, School Supplies and Resource Referrals

The Foster Youth Services Coordinating Program developed with California Department of Education grants and Title I funds, focuses on improving educational outcomes for foster youth living in the county. Historically, FYSCP has collaborated with all foster youth serving public and non-profit agencies and provided a variety of services. El Dorado County Office of Education

Glenn County Foster Youth Support:

Lake County Office of Education Lake County Office of Education Foster Youth Services strives to address the unique educational needs of foster youth by working collaboratively with youth, caregivers, schools, placing agencies, and other service providers. We are dedicated to improving the academic success of all foster youth by addressing their individual needs. Healthy Start Resources Page

Mendocino County Foster Youth Support:

Yuba County Office of Education Welcome to the Foster Youth Services program at the Yuba County Office of Education. We are here to help ensure that foster youth receive the full benefits of a free and appropriate public education that all students are entitled to, including preschool programs. All children and youth living in licensed foster care in Yuba County between the ages of 4-21 are eligible for services. Referrals can be made by social workers, probation officers, foster parents, group home providers, and school personnel.

Tehama County Department of Education Foster/Homeless Coordinating Program provides technical assistance to Tehama County School Districts to support school stability, and college and career readiness for foster and homeless students in our county. We work closely with community agencies including the Tehama County Department of Social Services, Probation, CASA, Shasta College, Independent Living Program, Children First Foster Family Agency, Tehama County Mental Health, PATH, and Tehama County Public Health.

Yolo County Foster Youth Support:

Woodland Community College Foster and Kinship Care Education he Woodland Community College Foster and Kinship Care Education (FKCE) program serves Yolo County foster parents, kinship/relative care providers, and individuals interested in becoming foster parents or in adopting a child. Provides free classes and workshops to foster parents.(530) 574-1964 Cell. 2300 East Gibson Road, Woodland, CA 95776

Yuba County Office of Education Welcome to the Foster Youth Services program at the Yuba County Office of Education. We are here to help ensure that foster youth receive the full benefits of a free and appropriate public education that all students are entitled to, including preschool programs. All children and youth living in licensed foster care in Yuba County between the ages of 4-21 are eligible for services. Referrals can be made by social workers, probation officers, foster parents, group home providers, and school personnel.