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Resources

Information and links on scholarships for foster youth, housing, careers, advocacy and more.

    • Commission on Children in Foster Care
      A brief legislative history of the child welfare system published by the Pew Commission.
    • California Blue Ribbon Commission
      The Blue Ribbon Commission provides recommendations to the California Judicial Council on ways in which the courts and their partners can improve safety, permanency, well-being, and fairness outcomes for children and families.
    • California Foster Youth Education Task Force
      Foster care education fact sheets.
    • Casey Family Programs
      Provides an array of services for children and youth, with foster care as its core.
    • Center for Families, Children + the Courts
      Involved with many projects related to family, juvenile, child support, custody, visitation and domestic violence law and procedure.
    • Chapin Hall
      An independent policy research center at the University of Chicago whose mission is to build knowledge that improves policies and programs for children and youth, families, and their communities.
    • Child Trends
      Nonprofit, nonpartisan research organization.
    • Child Welfare Indicators Project
      A collaboration between the California Department of Social Services and University of California at Berkeley.
    • Child Welfare Information Gateway
      Provides access to information and resources to help protect children and strengthen families.
    • Child Welfare League of America
      An association of more than 1,100 public and private nonprofit agencies that assist over 3.5 million abused and neglected children and their families each year with a wide range of services.
    • Children's Bureau
      Children's Bureau is committed to providing vulnerable children -- especially in the early years -- the foundation necessary to become caring and productive adults.
    • Children's Defense Fund
      Provides a strong, effective voice for all the children of America who cannot vote, lobby or speak for themselves.
    • Crystal Stairs
      Dedicated to improving the lives of families through child care services, research and advocacy. Provides affordable childcare resources and referrals.
    • Healthy City
      Information and advocacy resource for underserved youth and families.
    • LA County Transition Age Youth Report
      Programs, data and recommendations.
    • Little Hoover Commission
      Investigates state government operations and — through reports, recommendations and legislative proposals — promotes efficiency, economy and improved services.
    • National Center for Youth Law
      Using the law to help children in need.
    • Los Angeles Foster Youth Resources
      Do you want to stay current on resources for Transition Age Foster Youth in Los Angeles County? Check out the below social media pages, which post updates regularly about: Resources for foster youth and the general community, job listings, job training programs, employment fairs, resume help, scholarship opportunities & other educational resources, free events and giveaways, housing & shelter information, health, wellness & mental health, reminders for important deadlines, such as FAFSA, college apps & taxes
      Information
      Instagram: @LA_Foster_Youth_Resources Facebook: @LAFosterYouth Twitter: @LAFosterYouth
    • Best Colleges

      A comprehensive database containing information on 7,595 schools to help with your search for the best colleges and universities.

    • California Student Aid Commission

      State, federal, and institutional financial aid information for funding post-high school education, including Chafee Grant specifically for (ILP eligible) former foster youth.

    • Cash for College

      Collaborative of business, government and community based organizations that support College Access and financial aid opportunities for Los Angeles area students.

    • CollegeBoard

      Everything you need to know about applying to college.

    • College Futures Foundation

      Giving students with financial needs a chance to advance their education.

    • Comcast

      Comcast is providing free internet access to low income families.

    • Common Scholarship Scams to Avoid

      Learn how to avoid common scholarship scams.

    • Community College Foundation

      Dedicated to the advancement of education as a catalyst and strategy for improving the lives and well being of people.

    • Comprehensive Scholarship Website

      Lists a variety of grant opportunities.

    • EducationGrant

      Online research tool to help you find the financial aid resources that can help you pay for your college education.

    • Fastweb

      One of the largest and most respected free scholarship search sites on the Internet.

    • Federal Student Aid

      Federal financial assistance—grants, loans and work-study programs—for education beyond high school.

    • Federal Student Aid

      Federal grant application site and financial aid info.

    • FinAid's Guide to Scholarships

      Great overview to begin your online scholarship research.

    • FinAid's Unique Scholarships

      Site listing unusual scholarships available.

    • Financial Aid Facts

      Free scholarship and financial aid information.

    • LA Food Bank: Food Pantry Locator
      Enter your address in this website to find your local food pantry
    • CalFresh
      CalFresh, known federally as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP, provides monthly food benefits to individuals and families with low-income.
    • Alcoholics Anonymous
      A fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.
    • Domestic Violence Council
      The Los Angeles County Domestic Violence Council provides leadership in the creation and support of a victim-centered, countywide, and coordinated approach to prevent and respond to domestic violence.
    • ILP Online Healthcare Section
      Offers resources for Medi-Cal
    • LA County Department of Mental Health
      Resource for people seeking mental health information, help and support.
    • Medi-Cal
      Information regarding enrollment in Medi-Cal insurance.
    • Narcotics Anonymous
      Narcotics Anonymous offers recovery to addicts around the world focusing on the disease of addiction rather than any particular drug.
    • National Suicide Prevention Hotline
      A free, 24-hour hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. 1-800-273-TALK.
    • Pacific Clinics
      Provides field-based services and substance abuse/mental health treatment to young adults who are homeless, recently emancipated, recently incarcerated or otherwise at high risk.
    • Planned Parenthood
      Provides easy, affordable access to reproductive health care.
    • Rape Treatment Center
      A safe, anonymous place to receive support and services after a sexual assualt. In-person assistance as well as a confidential 24 hour phone hotline.
    • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Helpline
      SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357), (also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service) or TTY: 1-800-487-4889 is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations. Callers can also order free publications and other information.
    • Virtual AA Meetings
      The OIAA Directory features 1000+ online AA meetings worldwide, ranging from video or telephone conferences to email or chat groups in many languages.
For youth applications

Applications and resources for current and former foster youth.