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Cal Poly Pomona - 4 year public university
Renaissance Scholars Program

Contact: Sara Gamez
(909)869-3169

3801 Temple Avenue
Pomona, CA  91768

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Youth Served: 42

Launched in 2002, Cal Poly Pomona's Renaissance Scholars is an academic support program located in the Division of Student Affairs. Entering Renaissance Scholars participate in a Summer and Fall Seminar that focuses on learning strategies and life skills that help students make the transition to college. In addition, students participate in a wide variety of activities and special events throughout the year that helps promote leadership and a sense of community. Each Renaissance Scholar is advised by faculty and staff advisors who assist students in identifying their strengths to meet their educational and career goals. Campus residence halls or apartments are available year-round to Renaissance Scholars in need of housing.

California State University, Dominguez Hills - 4 year public university
TRIO Student Support Services

Contact: Martha Clavelle
(310)243-3646

1000 E. Victoria St.
Carson, CA  90747

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Youth Served: 20

The Student Support Services Program (SSS) offers 160 first-generation, low-income, or disabled students a wide network of support services that help ensure academic and personal success in college. Designed to increase the retention and graduation rates for underrepresented students who are admitted and enrolled at CSUDH, the program also strives to enhance participants' potential for graduation and professional schools. In addition, Student Support Services launched it’s Scholars Council; our Foster Youth Support Council within SSS in November of 2009

California State University, Long Beach - 4 year public university
Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)

Contact: Andy Espinoza
(562)985-5637

1250 Bellflower Blvd.
Long Beach, CA  90840

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The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) is committed to increasing access to higher education for California residents who are historically low-income, educationally disadvantaged and first-generation college students. An EOP student has the potential to perform satisfactorily at CSULB, but may not be able to realize this potential because of the lack of economic and educational resources. Our goal is to meet the educational needs of our students by providing admissions assistance, financial support, and academic and personal support services throughout your career at the university.

California State University, Los Angeles - 4 year public university
EOP Foster Youth Program

Contact: Rebecca Hopkins
(323)343-3366

5151 State University Drive
Los Angeles, CA  90032

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Youth Served: 51

California State University, Northridge - 4 year public university
Resilient Scholars Program

Contact: Jose Luis Vargas
(818)677-4151

1811 Nordhoff St.
Northridge, CA  91330

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Youth Served: 20

Our mission is to empower former foster youth through higher education and our program is committed to helping students exiting the foster care system succeed. Upon graduating each student will be equipped with educational and interpersonal skills, helping them to be engaged citizens who go on to lead productive, meaningful lives. Our primary goal is to make sure all emancipated foster youth at CSUN have access to key campus resources like: -Admissions and Records -Learning Resource Center -Year-round Housing -Financial Aid -Klotz Student Health Center

Cerritos Community College - community college
Leaders INvolved in Creating Change (LINC)

Contact: Yvette Tafoya
(562) 860-2451 ext. 2381

11110 Alondra Blvd.
Norwalk, CA  90650

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Program Description: The Leaders INvolved in Creating Change (LINC) is a support program designed to help link foster youth with support services on and off campus to ensure a successful transition from foster care to independent living. Program Goals: The goals of the program are to improve college access for current and former foster youth, increase retention and graduation rates and promote student learning and development. Services Available: Assist students with successfully completing the FAFSA, Chafee Grant application and other financial aid forms Link students with on-campus and off-campus resources Provide hands-on financial aid guidance College materials: flash drive, back pack, folder, notepad, pens and pencils Peer Mentor Program Professional Mentor Program Networking opportunities with other foster youth Program Eligibility: To be eligible for the program students must be former foster youth enrolled at Cerritos College.

Citrus College - community college
FYSI

Contact: Katrina Hewitt
(626)914-5551

1000 W. Foothill Boulevard
Glendora, CA  91741

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Compton El Camino Center - community college
YESS

Contact: Ricky Shabazz
(310)900-1600 x2763

1111 E. Artesia Blvd.
Compton,, CA  90221

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The community college Youth Empowerment Strategies for Success (YESS) programs are designed to assist current and former foster and probation youth successfully navigate the community college system while simultaneously teaching them basic life skills. YESS program services include dedicated program staff that assist students complete the FAFSA, Chafee grant application and other financial aid forms, refer and assist youth to access campus and community based resources and provide experience-based life skills training.

El Camino College - community college
YESS Program

Contact: Alexis Estwick
(310)660-3585

16007 Crenshaw Blvd.
Torrance, CA  90506

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The community college Youth Empowerment Strategies for Success (YESS) programs are designed to assist current and former foster and probation youth successfully navigate the community college system while simultaneously teaching them basic life skills. YESS program services include dedicated program staff that assist students complete the FAFSA, Chafee grant application and other financial aid forms, refer and assist youth to access campus and community based resources and provide experience-based life skills training.

Long Beach City College - community college
Women and Men's Resource Center

Contact: Anita Gibbins
(562)938-3986

1305 E. Pacific Coast Hwy.
Long Beach, CA  90806

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For information about the ILP Project YESS program pleaes contact Candi Marsh at 562-938-3144

Los Angeles City College - community college
Guardian Scholars Program & YESS Program

Contact: Devon Werble
(323)953-4000

855 N. Vermont Ave.
Los Angeles, CA  90029

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The community college Youth Empowerment Strategies for Success (YESS) programs are designed to assist current and former foster and probation youth successfully navigate the community college system while simultaneously teaching them basic life skills. YESS program services include dedicated program staff that assist students complete the FAFSA, Chafee grant application and other financial aid forms, refer and assist youth to access campus and community based resources and provide experience-based life skills training.

Los Angeles Harbor College - community college
FYSI

Contact: Maria Chavez
(310)233-4331

111 Figueroa Place
Wilmington, CA  90744

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Los Angeles Mission College - community college
YESS Program

Contact: Rosalie Hilger
(818)364-7736

13356 Eldridge Ave.
Sylmar, CA  91342

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The community college Youth Empowerment Strategies for Success (YESS) programs are designed to assist current and former foster and probation youth successfully navigate the community college system while simultaneously teaching them basic life skills. YESS program services include dedicated program staff that assist students complete the FAFSA, Chafee grant application and other financial aid forms, refer and assist youth to access campus and community based resources and provide experience-based life skills training.

Los Angeles Trade Tech College - community college
YESS Program

Contact: Dione Washington
(213)763-3664

400 W. Washington Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA  90015

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The community college Youth Empowerment Strategies for Success (YESS) programs are designed to assist current and former foster and probation youth successfully navigate the community college system while simultaneously teaching them basic life skills. YESS program services include dedicated program staff that assist students complete the FAFSA, Chafee grant application and other financial aid forms, refer and assist youth to access campus and community based resources and provide experience-based life skills training.

Los Angeles Valley College - community college FYSI
Foster Youth Success Initiative (FYSI)

Contact: Connie Kawaguchi
(818)778-5588

5800 Fulton Ave
Valley Glen, CA  91401

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Youth Served: 35

For assistance, call Connie Kawaguchi in the financial aid office at (818)778-5588. For information about the ILP Yess (Independent Living Program Youth Empowerment Strategies for Success) program, please contact Syed Hussain at (818)947-2657.

Mt. San Antonio College - community college
FYSI

Contact: Windy Campos-Lozano
(909)594-5611 ext. 5356

1100 N. Grand Ave.
Walnut, CA  90012

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Pasadena City College - community college
FYSI

Contact: Kim Miles
(626)585-7400

1570 E. Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena, CA  91106

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Pierce College - community college
YESS Program

Contact: Cindy Chang
(818)710-2941

6201 Winnetka Ave.
Woodland Hills, CA  91371

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The community college Youth Empowerment Strategies for Success (YESS) programs are designed to assist current and former foster and probation youth successfully navigate the community college system while simultaneously teaching them basic life skills. YESS program services include dedicated program staff that assist students complete the FAFSA, Chafee grant application and other financial aid forms, refer and assist youth to access campus and community based resources and provide experience-based life skills training.

Rio Hondo College - community college
FYSI

Contact: Sandy Sierra
(562)692-0921 ext. 3097

3600 Workman Mill Road
Whittier, CA  90601

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University of California, Los Angeles - 4 year public university
Bruin Guardian Scholars Program

Contact: Paolo Velasco
(310) 825-4730

220 Westwood Plaza
Los Angeles, CA  90095

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Youth Served: 35

The Bruin Resource Center provides support for former foster youth attending UCLA.