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American River College - community college 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. |
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Butte College - community college 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. |
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California State University, Chico - 4 year public university The EOP Office functions as the home base for all Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) students once they have been admitted to the University. All EOP students are offered support services designed to assist them in overcoming the many obstacles that a new educational and social environment may present. These services include assistance with the application process, peer and professional counseling, social and cultural activities, tutorial assistance, the First Year Experience, academic advising, learning assistance workshops, Summer Bridge, and a financial aid advisor. |
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California State University, Sacramento - 4 year public university The Guardian Scholars Programs at Sacramento State, UC Davis and Cosumnes River College were created to empower former foster to pursue their educational dreams. The program offers individualized attention and provides a broad array of support services to help current students build a solid educational foundation in order to realize their academic, personal and career goals. Equally important, the program aims to reduce barriers to higher education for high school students transitioning out of foster care. The Sacramento Region Guardian Scholars Consortium is a partnership of higher education institutions that is committed to providing intensive educational supports for foster youth; promoting educational advocacy for foster youth; and supporting college access and retention. |
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California State University, Sonoma - 4 year public university |
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Cosumnes River College - community college Mission The Enriched Scholars program is an academic support service committed to advocacy, providing personal growth and economic opportunity for its diverse foster youth student population through education. It is dedicated to student academic success, personal attention, and empowering participating student's to be successful in their educational endeavors. Values The Enriched Scholars program values the potential to succeed and the formation of relationships. Providing assistance with academic resources, mentorship, financial needs and community resources puts the needs of foster youth first by allowing them to pursue their educational goals. The Enriched Scholar Program is a one-stop center where foster youth can get advice, access resources, and receive coaching on how to handle difficult situations. Most importantly it is a place where students are able to receive assistance from individuals who not only understand the needs of foster youth, but also believe in their success and ability to succeed. Enriched Scholars Program Benefits: Academic, Career and Personal Guidance Counseling Financial Aid Specialist Book Service Assistance Supplies Private Tutoring Monthly Workshop Mixers Campus Cultural Events Mentorship Program |
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Humboldt State University - 4 year public university |
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Modesto Junior College - community college FYSI The Career Path Learning Community is a cohort-based, 15 unit program of study providing instruction in the areas of mathematics, English, Reading, and Study Skills content. It is a collaborative relationship supported by the Offices of Instruction and Student Services, specifically involving the Division of Literature and Languages, Department of Mathematics, Guidance Division, Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) and Cooperative Agencies and Resources for Education (CARE). The Learning Community provides former foster youth and other at risk students with histories of economic and educationally disadvantage, a variety of intensive counseling, academic and retention-focused support services, and economic services, which are complimented by federal and state financial aid funds administered through the College Financial Aid and Cal Works Offices. Foster youth are further provided "wrap around" services by community partners, as Youth Employment Services, County of Stanislaus, Community Services Agency, Alliance Work Net, and area community agencies and organizations serving foster youth. The Program is scheduled each year in the Fall and Spring semesters. Please contact Myra Rush, Director of Student Financial Aid, Scholarships and Veterans Services at (209) 575-7707 if you have questions regarding financial aid. |
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Napa Community College - community college |
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Santa Rosa Junior College - community college 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. |
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Shasta College - community college 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. |
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Sonoma State - 4 year public university The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) provides a comprehensive array of services to support student success at Sonoma State University with graduation as the goal for all EOP students. EOP Advisors provide academic, career, and personal advising to EOP students. Advisors assist students with concerns regarding housing, financial aid and balancing college with personal life demands while meeting graduation requirements. |
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University of California, Davis - 4 year public university The Guardian Scholars Program was established at UC Davis in spring 2007. The program provides the following services: academic advising, skill development, personal support, leadership opportunities, social activities, assistance with housing and finances, career counseling and post-graduate preparation. |
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Yuba College - community college 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. |