Resources

General

Housing, food resources, crisis support, mental health and more

California ILP Information

Free Tax Preparation

Foster Youth Resources

Contra Costa Food Bank

Contra Costa County 211 Database

Catholic Charities of the East Bay

Contra Costa County Community Resource Guide

Bay Area Resource List

Foster Youth Mental Health Bill of Rights

California Foster Youth Guidebook (2006)

211 Contra Costa

Employment

Job Search and Training Programs, vocational programs and resources

Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA)
Job Corps
Opportunity Junction
Cal Jobs
Government Jobs
Indeed.com

Education

Financial Aid, Admissions and Tips for Study Success

Foster Care to Success Scholarship
Contra Costa Office of Education (CCCOE)
Foster Youth Education Rights
FAFSA (financial aid application for college)
CHAFEE Grant
Cal Grant
California Promise Grant (BoG Fee Waiver)
Los Medanos College Admissions
Diablo Valley College Admissions
Contra Costa College Admissions

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Youth Advocacy

Youth Advocacy Information & Resources

JBay.org
CalYouthConn.org

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Information

Important information for former foster youth