ERIC Number: ED628829
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2023-Mar
Pages: 6
Abstractor: ERIC
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: N/A
EISSN: N/A
Postsecondary Programs and Services for Current and Former Foster Care Youth in California
Brown, Chequita S.; Ruedas-Gracia, Nidia; Zamani-Gallaher, Eboni M.
Office of Community College Research and Leadership
The Postsecondary Pathways for Former Foster Care Youth (PP-FFCY) study is a research project that focuses on the transitions of foster care alums to and through postsecondary institutions. Through the Ofice of Community College Research and Leadership (OCCRL), the PP-FFCY project team is conducting a comprehensive needs assessment report that: (1) provides a descriptive profile of Illinois foster care alums; (2) examines postsecondary access, opportunities, and supports for Illinois foster youth; and (3) addresses disparities in career and technical education (CTE) programs. Although the PP-FFCY project focuses on Illinois foster youth, it is beneficial to examine programs and resources for foster care alums in other states. Consequently, in this research brief, the authors highlight California postsecondary programs and services that support youth in care, in addition to young adults aging out of foster care. Outlined in this report is a comprehensive review of the general and foster youth demographic profiles in California, followed by an overview of various forms of student aid (e.g., national-, state-, and campuslevel support) available for individuals with foster care backgrounds, as well as a synopsis of foster youth CTE program enrollment.
Descriptors: Foster Care, College Attendance, Program Descriptions, Community Colleges, Needs Assessment, Alumni, Access to Education, Higher Education, Educational Opportunities, Vocational Education, Profiles, Student Financial Aid, Grants, State Legislation, College Applicants
Office of Community College Research and Leadership. 51 Gerty Drive Room 129, Champaign, IL 61820. Tel: 217-244-9390; Fax: 217-244-0851; e-mail: occri@uiuc.edu; Web site: http://occrl.illinois.edu
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; Two Year Colleges
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: Illinois Community College Board (ICCB)
Authoring Institution: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Office of Community College Research and Leadership (OCCRL)
Identifiers - Location: California; Illinois
Grant or Contract Numbers: D5355