California was at the forefront of extended foster care, passing Assembly Bill 12 in 2010, which allowed foster youth to remain in foster care until they turn 21. California’s approach to extended foster care is among the most comprehensive in the country, as policy makers strived to not only extend foster care for 3 more […]
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On September 12, iFoster and the L.A. Opportunity Youth Collaborative (OYC) held a grocery industry job recruitment event with over 40 youth. Participants took a work readiness assessment, practiced interviewing and received professional clothes courtesy of Men’s Warehouse and Foster Care Counts. They also applied for jobs with Ralphs, Food 4 Less and Nabisco. They
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At 16, Diana was a hardworking student who looked forward to getting a driver’s license and part-time job. Unlike her peers, Diana couldn’t do these things because she didn’t have a birth certificate. Life without a birth certificate is a major obstacle for anyone. For foster youth, it closes every door ahead of them. Paul Hastings
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Four young adults talk about their experience growing up in foster care and transitioning to independence with the help of the Alliance.
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May was full of celebration in honor of Foster Care Awareness Month with graduations, job shadowing for transition-age foster youth and skill building events. Congrats to our graduates! For those who attended our 22nd Annual Dinner, you are familiar with the incredible Jasmine who graduated from University of Southern California with her Bachelor’s degree. Jasmine was
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Meg Bezucha moved to Los Angeles two years ago and wanted to get involved in the local community. Being that her brother is a longtime Alliance supporter, Meg contacted our office to become a mentor through our NextStep Program for Transition-Age Youth. Meg was paired with Darlene, an 18 year old working towards high school
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When she was four years-old, Victoria M. was struck by a bus while crossing the street. She sustained extensive injuries, and was awarded more than $100,000 from the bus company. Due to her age at the time, the money was put in a trust that she could only access after she turned 18. That was
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