Famous Foster Youth
The founder of Apple
Who is Steve Jobs?
Foster Youth 16+ may be eligible for the ____ ____ ____, which include life skills training, transitional housing, assistance with transportation, and scholarships.
What is Independent Living Program?
This is a national phone number you can call to discuss your concerns or complains about your experience in foster care. Provides a voice to speak and act on behalf of foster youth.
What is Foster Care Ombudsman?
Students must fill out this application in order to receive Financial Aid funding such as the CHAFEE Grant and California Promise Grant
What is Respect?
Former NFL Quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers and now a Social Justice Activist
Who is Colin Kaepernick?
This is a transitional housing program for young adults who exited foster care (including those supervised by the Juvenile Probation) on or after their 18th birthday. This program offers housing and supportive services for 36 cumulative months or until the age of 25, whichever comes first.
What is Transitional Housing Program-Plus (THP-Plus)?
This nonprofit is an online community where foster youth can access support and resources including: a free phone, free eye glasses, and free tutoring.
What is iFoster or iFoster.org?
This grant (formerly known as the Board of Governors Fee Waiver) is funded by the State of California esidents to waive the full amount of enrollment fees for foster youth.
What is the California Promise Grant?
you have the right to visit and contact your ______, _____, and other _______ _______ (unless a judge says you cannot).
What are parents, siblings, and other family members?
This Gymnast has won 7 Gold Medals in the Olympics
Who is Simone Biles?
Hosted by Oak Grove Center, this program provides workshops to help foster youth develop Independent Living Skills.
What is the THRIVE Program?
This Student Services Technician is the main person at the School District Office who supports foster students through Val Verde Unified School District's Foster Youth Services.
Who is Noemi Contreras?
Current or former foster youth who have not reached their 26th birthday and have financial needs may qualify for up to $5,000 of funds that may be used to pay costs associated with school such as tuition and fees, books, and housing.
What is the Chafee Grant
As a foster youth, you have the right to protect your SOGIE. What is SOGIE?
Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Expression.
This Comedian voiced the role of Donkey in Shrek and has starred in movies such as Norbit, The Nutty Professor, and Coming to America
Who is Eddie Murphy?
Before turning 18 and graduating high school, you should have or have access to these important personal documents
What are Social Security Card and Birth Certificate?
This is an app you can download on your phone that provides anonymous counseling by text-communication, from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm, seven days a week, 365 days a year, with a Licensed Mental Health professional.
What is "What's Up SafeHouse"?
An on-campus support program on college campuses that helps support former foster youth in their efforts to gain a university, community college, or vocational education.
What are Guardian Scholars and NextUp programs?
To prepare for adulthood and money management, you have the right to ____, _____, and _____ your money (unless your case plan says you cannot)
This undefeated Boxer recently beat Ryan Garcia during their match on April 22nd, 2023
Who is Gervonta "Tank" Davis?
This California law created California’s Extended Foster Care (EFC) Program which allows eligible youth in the child welfare and probation systems to remain in foster care until age 21.
What is Assembly Bill 12 (AB 12)?
In case of a mental health emergency, you can access these local Mental Health Urgent Cares in what three cities?
For college, foster youth get priority enrollment at..
What are California State Universities and Community Colleges?
You have the right to see and get a free copy of these four types of records.
What are medical records, child welfare records, juvenile court records, and educational records.