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California Conservation Corps (CCC)
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California Conservation Corps provides training in outdoor conservation careers, such as working in state parks, beaches, or on highways; some clerical training is also available. Room and board is provided for one to three years. Their telephone number is (562) 651-5502.
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A statewide organization offering current and former foster youth -- ages 14 to 24 -- the opportunity to participate in foster youth policy development and legislative change in order to improve the foster care system.
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A non-profit foundation involved in community collaborations and after-care services for emancipated youth. They can be reached at (626)304-2605.
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Celebration I
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A formal event with food, music, and celebrities to honor high school seniors who have attained a grade point average that allows them to attend college or trade school.
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Celebration II
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Held at a local entertainment venue such as Raging Waters or Universal City, Celebration II is a daylong event that acknowledges all those students who are graduating from high school.
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Child Abuse Hotline (CAHL)
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Child Abuse Hotline - 1-800-540-4000 - In order to report allegations of child abuse and neglect, call the Los Angeles County, 24-hour, Child Abuse Hotline (CAHL).
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College Readiness Program
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Guides and encourages middle and high school students who want to go to college.
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College Sponsorship Program
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Provides annual college sponsorships, financial aid, and support services to 25 emancipating foster youth who have at least a 3.0 GPA and are pursuing a higher education. Contact Kesha Wood of the United Friends of the Children for more information at (213)580-1821 or kesha@unitedfriends.org.
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Commission for Children and Families
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Please call (213)974-1558 for additional information.
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The Community Development Commission (CDC) of the County of Los Angeles is the County's affordable housing and community development agency. The CDC's mission is to create "New Neighborhoods for a New Century" by strengthening neighborhoods, empowering families, supporting local economies and promoting individual achievement. For further information, please call (323)890-7001 or visit the website.
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CSS is a department of Los Angeles County that has the mission of assisting residents in obtaining self-sufficiency, strengthening and promoting the independence of older persons and providing employment and training for unemployed adults, displaced workers, seniors and young people. For further information, please call the number at (213)738-2600 or visit the website.
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Computer Classes
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Computers are available for use at the Transition Resource Centers.
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Crisis Line for Teens
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Have yu been raped or abused? RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) has a crisis line for teens at 1-800-656-4673.
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Department of Rehabilitation
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Department of Rehabilitation is the state agency that provides vocational and occupational training for youth -- 16 and older -- and adults with disabilities. Their local telephone number is (323) 731-6311.
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Early Start to Emancipation Program (ESTEP)
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Provides workshops, tutoring, and motivation programs to help youth ages 14 to 15 years make the transition from middle school to high school and towards a successful emancipation. For more information, please contact The Community College Foundation (TCCF).
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Emancipation Assistants (Community Workers/Intermediate Clerk)
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Former foster youth who have emancipated successfully and are now employed by DCFS to assist current foster youth with placement and emancipation issues.
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Emancipation Preparation Goal Contract
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This contract is a youth-driven contract, which assists the youth in developing a vision for her/his future. The Contract is a one-page document completed each six months, or as needed, by the youth with the caregiver and CSW/DPO (DCFS 5205B).
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Emancipation Program
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Federally-funded workshops, seminars, financial aid, and other programs and services designed to help present and former foster youth, ages 14-21, succeed as adults.
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This program is available on approximately 108 college campuses across the state of California. Most of these colleges are community colleges. The program offers to low-income students and other eligible students book vouchers and an individualized counseling service. Check with the community college website or call to inquire if the youth is eligible for free assistance in the purchase of books and other EOP & S services. For general information about the program, please visit the website.
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Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual
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Health Services
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Through the Former Foster Care Children Program (FCCC), Medi-Cal eligibility has been extended to youth who were in foster care at age 18 up to his/her 21st birthday. When the youth's foster care status ends, DCFS sends monthly Medi-Cal eligibility information to the Department of Public Social Services (DPSS). Individuals can obtain regular health check-ups, immunizations, etc. through Medi-Cal. To ensure that a youth's Medi-Cal case remains open by DPSS, contact DPSS at (213)351-7725. (NOTE: DPSS does not inform the youth that a Medi-Cal case will remain open and, if the youth suspects the case has been terminated, DPSS staff should be notified).
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Job Corps
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Job Corps is a federally-funded program designed to provide paid job training, as well as help with earning high school diplomas or GEDs. All training is paid for along with a month's stipend.
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Kin-Guardian Assistance Payments (KIN-GAP)
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KIN-GAP is a program established by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) and implemented effective January 1, 2000. The KIN-GAP program provides financial assistance for children who are dependents of the court and are placed in out-of-home care with relative caregivers who are granted legal guardianship when dependency court jurisdiction is terminated. Youth who reside with a relative receiving KIN-GAP are eligible for services regardless of youth's age at time of case closure.
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Life Skills Classes
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Los Angeles County Emancipation Program Ombudsman
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For youth having questions or concerns accessing services or receiving fair treatment, the Emancipation Program has an Ombudsperson, Berisha Black, and she can be contacted at (626)229-3829. The State Office of the Ombudsman can be contacted at (877)846-1602 or visit website.
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Los Angeles County Website
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LAHSA's mission is to support, create and sustain solutions to homelessness in Los Angeles County by providing leadership, advocacy, planning, and management of program funding. The number can be reached at (213)683-3333 or visit their website.
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Los Angeles Youth At Work
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This programis sponsored by the City of Los Angeles, Chamber of Commerce and it provides employment preparation training for youth. The program is located at 350 Bixel, Suite 200, Los Angeles, CA 90017. For information, call (213)580-7566/7573.
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Medi-Cal Assistance
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Healthcare coverage and services for former foster youth. Medi-Cal workers have office hours at Transition Resource Centers.
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Operation Read
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This Program is operated by the Probation Department and it provides tutors for youth between the ages of 10 and 17. For additional information, please contact Juanita Stanley, project manager, at (562)940-3547.
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Drop-in resource center that provides life skills services and workshops for youth ages 16-23.
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Public Counsel Law Center
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Public Counsel offers pro bono legal services for underrepresented clientele. For additional information, contact Lydia Templeton at (213) 385-2977(ext.151).
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Regional Occupational Program (ROP)
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The ROP is a Program conducted under the auspices of the Los Angeles County, Office of Education (LACOE). Students who participate in this program must be 16 years of age or older and at least a junior in high school. The student selects a class from the ROP schedule and then contacts the ROP counselor at the local high school to complete the enrollment process. Counselors will provide guidance to the student in ROP program selection and in completion of enrollment procedures. Students will be notified of acceptance and program location prior to the starting date of the class. Enrollment priority is given to high school students, then adults residing within the LACOROP service area. Students may enroll in classes, which are not in their own school district. The Program offers a combination of school and on-the-job training for both high school students and adults. Students can earn credits towards graduation. Most programs offer job placement upon completion. Check with your high school counselor or call your local school district office for the nearest location and schedule of classes. For additional information, call the Los Angeles Regional Occupational Program at (562)922-6850 or visit website.
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Regional Teen Clubs
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Creates structure and support for foster youth through weekly or monthly meetings at DCFS regional or community sites. DCFS staff serves as mentors and group facilitators.
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Rental Assistance
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Provides financial assistance for food and living expenses to ILP-eligible emancipated youth between the ages of 18 to 21.
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Scholarships
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Money is available for all DCFS and Probation youth who wish to further their education and can demonstrate financial need.
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Social Security Income
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Financial assistance from the Federal Government for youth who have a diagnosed physical or mental disability, or those youth whose parent or parents are deceased.
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Special Immigration Status Unit (SIS)
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Assists undocumented, dependent children in receiving special immigration juvenile status when it is deemed not in their best interest to return to their country of nationality. For more information, call the DCFS, SIS Unit: (323) 725-4526.
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Street Outreach Services (SOS)
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Based in Hollywood, SOS provides homeless/runaway youth with food, clothing, blankets, as well as referrals for issues related to homelessness, mental and physical health, and substance abuse.
For further information, please contact Linda Carter at (323) 769-2179.
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The Alliance for Children's Rights
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The Community College Foundation (TCCF)
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The Community College Foundation develops, organizes and presents ILP and ESTEP (Early Start to Emancipation Planning) classes and workshops for probation and foster youth age 14 and older. Also assists in the training of foster parents and other human service workers. Their telephone number is (213) 427-6910.
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Transitional Resource Centers
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A network of drop-in centers that provides help for 18-21 year olds who have emancipated from foster care, and to younger youth 14-18 in planning for their emancipation. Services include help with Medi-Cal, college or trade school assistance, job referrals, legal aid, on-site computer labs and other services.
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Transitional Housing Placement Program (Emancipation Plus/THPP)
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Helps 16-18 year old pre-emancipated youth who are still in high school make a successful transition from foster care to independent living by offering affordable housing arrangements and a variety of life skills workshops and classes. Priority is given to youth in group homes.
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Transitional Housing Program for Homeless Youth (THP)
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The program provides life skills training classes and transitional housing for up to 18 months to youth who "age-out" of foster care. . The Program is designed to provide transitional housing and services for emancipated foster youth between 18 and 21. These youth are not ready to live independently but are capable of holding a job. Workshops and seminars are offered to teach a variety of independent living skills. Referrals and contact should be directed to Program Manager Karen Compton-Moore at (213)351-0118.
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Since 1979, United Friends of the Children has been providing educational, career, and emotional support to Los Angeles County's foster children through a variety of innovative programs that have garnered nationwide attention.
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Vocational Skill Centers
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Prepares ILP-eligible youth for emancipation through development of employment skills offered at one of
14 Skill Centers
located throughout Los Angeles County.
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