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Foster youth who were in care between the ages of 16-18 are eligible for the Chafee Grant, a $5,000 educational grant. Apply online at http://www.chafee.csac.ca.gov Orangewood Children's Foundation www.orangewoodfoundation.org - Youth can access Children’s Trust Fund Program - Foster Parents can access support groups - Guardian Scholars: Access a list universities with programs for former foster youth Cal Poly Pomona’s Renaissance Scholars www.rs.csupomona.edu - University provides housing year-round - Transfer students accepted
Many state universities are
required to provide year-round housing to former youth. Check your local
state university and ask for a reference to a university with a similar
program should one not be in existence. OPEN TO GENERAL PUBLIC (Check community colleges in your area for certifications and programs) Training & Development Institute (TDI) http://www.tdioc.com/vocational.htm Located at: North Orange County Community College www.nocccd.edu 1830 W. Romneya Dr. Anaheim, CA 92801 ph. 714-808-4682
Admissions and Registration: (714) 779-8279 http://www.sce.cc.ca.us/info/docs/registration/ Course Schedule http://tdi.nocccd.cc.ca.us/schedule/
Martha Gutierrez, Program Manager,
Vocational Education Employment Federal One-Stop Programs throughout the nation provide free internet, fax, copier, mentors, resume workshops, job board (full and part-time), and mail service. Google the nearest One-Stop Program near you! Orange County One-Stop Center http://www.oconestop.com/
Orange County One-Stop—Irvine
Orange County One-Stop—Westminster Housing Always check with your local church, many provide programs to house emancipated youth one such ministry exists at Southern California’s Mariner’s Church. Positive Resistance thanks you for providing solutions to the housing needs of foster youth. Does he need a resume? Positive Resistance has a free resume service. *You can forward my email information to him)
Does he need a job? Positive Resistance has
volunteer staff that are employed by Apple One. They can teach him how to
interview and place him in a permanent position. He can also access free
internet, fax, copier, mentors, and mail service at the following.
Got Health Care? Over the age of 21 and in need of health care? If you are a college student check your local university or community college for on-campus health care. Otherwise, a basic PPO Plan for single people ages 19-29 through Blue Cross of California is $51 dollars a month. See: http://www2.bluecrossca.com/PDF/Agent/IndvRateGuide.PDF
Dental
Insurance is 15$ a month at PacifiCare:
http://www.pacificare-dental.com/ Casey Family www.casey.org Annie E. Casey Foundation www.aecf.org Rowell Foster Children Positive Plan www.rowellfosterchildren.org Foster Club www.fosterclub.com Independent Living Resources, Inc. www.ilrinc.com.com In My Shoes www.inmyshoes.org California Youth Connection www.calyouthconn.org Orangewood Children's Foundation www.orangewoodfoundation.org National Center for Youth Law www.youthlaw.org |
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