“Sealing” your juvenile record means that records held by the police, the court, the District Attorney, and/or Probation will be treated
Continue Reading
Monthly Archives July 2015
Know Your Education Rights
When you were in foster care, did you ever have to move unexpectedly? Leave school in the middle of a
Continue Reading
Partial Credits
Did you ever: Transfer schools mid-semester and not get credits for the classes you took at your old school? Take
Continue Reading
Campus Programs
When you get to college, you’ll have special programs available to you as a current or former foster youth. These
Continue Reading
Scholarship Resources
What is a scholarship? A scholarship is when a school or organization awards you money to pay for school. Sometimes
Continue Reading
Paying for College
How can I afford college? Financial aid is money that is given, paid, or loaned to students to help pay
Continue Reading
Higher Education Options
Former and current foster youth are able to access a variety of resources to fund their post-high school education. There
Continue Reading
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
If you have a disability, you may be eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI). If you have a disability that makes
Continue Reading
Parenting
Nurse-Family Partnership Program The Nurse-Family Partnership Program (NFP) is a free program for first-time moms. A nurse will visit you
Continue Reading
Medi-Cal Coverage Until 26
It’s important to have medical insurance even if you are healthy. Medical insurance covers the cost of visiting a doctor,
Continue Reading
Get Help to Re-enter Foster Care
In California, if you were in foster care on your 18th birthday, you have the right to stay in foster
Continue Reading
Transition to Independent Living Plan (TILP)
If you’ve been in foster care, you’ve probably heard of a Transition to Independent Living Plan, or TILP. A TILP
Continue Reading
Birth Certificates
A birth certificate is one of the most important legal documents you can have to establish your identity. You’ll need
Continue Reading
Identity Theft
Tips for identity theft protection An identity thief takes your personal information and uses it without your knowledge. The thief
Continue Reading
Sexual Exploitation: What is it and where can you find help?
What is sexual exploitation and sex trafficking? If you are being forced to have sex so that someone else can
Continue Reading
Being Smart On Social Media
Be smart about what you put online, especially as you get out there and start looking for jobs and housing.
Continue Reading
Free Entertainment
We all need a break sometimes! When you’re going to school, holding down a job, and taking on adult responsibilities,
Continue Reading
Get a Mentor
What’s a mentor? A mentor is someone who helps you define your goals and achieve them. A mentor is a
Continue Reading
Build Leadership Skills
Young Leaders If you are between the ages of 16 and 24, there’s a new Youth Leadership Council you can
Continue Reading