Resources
Foster Youth
S-2093, Student Services Building Office Hours (Summer):
Monday–Thursday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
EVC Resources
- NextUp (CAYFES) - Find out what support services are in place at California Community Colleges for foster youth.
- Pivotal.org - Apply for scholarships and learn about other support services available.
- YESS-ILP - A comprehensive and integrated program that unites community partners and colleges to empower current and former foster youth.
External Resources
- CCC Chancellor's Office - Foster Youth Success Initiatives - Find a directory of the FY Liaisons on all 114 campuses, as well as many other resources, such as webinars, trainings, events, and more.
- Bill Wilson Center - Explore housing options, parenting classes, and many other helpful services the Bill Wilson Center provides.
- Family and Children Services of Silicon Valley (The HUB) - Seek counseling assistance, career advisement, and many other support services.
- Foster Love Rapid Response Program – Non-profit organization program for college students to help address challenges they face throughout their college career.
- HomeFirst - Research what housing opportunities are available to you.
- IFoster.org - Non-profit organization ensuring every child growing up outside their biological home has the resources and opportunities they need to become successful, independent adults.
- Independent Living Program (ILP) - Explore the transition support services available to foster youth ages 16-21 like budgeting, college enrollment support, housing assistance, and many others.
- Youth Help Lines - Provides 24-hour youth crisis and helplines.
- 988 – Crisis and Suicide Lifeline