Who We Are
Our program focuses on aiding transition-age foster youth and disconnected youth towards self-sufficiency by offering job training, internships, living wage employment opportunities, or college admission, and helping youth reach personal empowerment goals.
We offer impactful tools and support to eligible current and former foster students at community colleges, including emergency housing, tutoring, food support, educational materials, and transportation.
Our Services
Counseling
- Personalized Guidance
- Academic Advising
- Transfer Counseling
- Career assessment/planning
- Financial Literacy
Case Management
- Support
- Coordinated Services
- Mentorship
- Monitoring Student Success
- Crisis management
Supportive Services
- Transportation Assistance
- Textbook
- School Supplies
Eligibility Requirements
- Must reside in California
- Opportunity Youth: Young people who are disconnected from school and work
- Foster Youth: Dependency ward/of the court letter may be required
- Between the ages of 16 to 26 years
- Be under care at the beginning of the academic year or attend a Promises2Kids or Community College NextUp program
- Be enrolled in an SDCCE GED/HiSET, CTE Program, CBE, or internship/job
- Maintain satisfactory progress in classes
Apply Here »Contact
sdccefosteryouth@sdccd.edu
619-796-5414