Community and Connection
We offer a safe, supportive environment where foster youth Latinas can connect with others who share similar experiences, fostering a sense of belonging and empowerment.
Personal and Professional Development
We provide strategic storytelling opportunities, networking platforms, and leadership development to build confidence and create pathways to success.
Mentorship and Networking
We provide strategic storytelling opportunities, networking platforms, and leadership development to build confidence and create pathways to success.
Resources
This website, created by the California Department of Social Services, provides resources for foster youth, including financial aid, educational support, employment services, housing assistance, and mental health services.
This website, created by California State University, offers resources for foster youth who need extra support to succeed in college. Find information on how your CSU campus can assist you from your academic journey to graduation.
This website, created by California Community Colleges, outlines the NextUp program, which provides support and resources for current and former foster youth in community college, including books, supplies, transportation, tutoring, food, and emergency housing.
This California Student Aid Commission website details the Chafee Grant for Foster Youth. Starting October 14, 2024, high school students can apply for up to $5,000 annually for the 2025-26 academic year, usable at eligible colleges or technical schools. Funding is limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis for up to five years.
This website from the CDSS offers background information, resources, and links about the FURS program, a statewide system providing collaborative support, including phone-based assistance.
