AB12 non-minor dependent RESOURCES
  • HOME
  • AB12
    • AB12 Basics
    • Placement Options
    • AB12 Re-Entry
    • AB12 Medi-Cal Eligibility
    • Federal vs. State Eligibility for Foster Care
  • EDUCATION
    • HIGH SCHOOL/G.E.D.
    • SCHOLARSHIPS
    • Financial Aid
    • CABRILLO COLLEGE
    • Additional Educational Resources
    • Online Colleges
  • Employment
  • Independent Living Skills
    • Cooking
    • Cleaning Basics
    • Public Transportation
    • Budgeting Basics
  • Goodwill Resources
  • VOLUNTEERING
  • FORMER FOSTER YOUTH STORIES

EDUCATION

"I realized my life was about struggling through challenges that I had no control over…. With time, I’ve grown to realize that I am able to change my life with my education.” — Desiree
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LA County Former Foster Youth
The first step to a successful transition from foster care is graduation from high school. There are a number of reasons that high school is important to your success in life. Compared to high school graduates, high school dropouts are more likely to have a harder time getting a job and make less money.

Did you know: High school graduates earn about 34 percent more than those without a high school diploma. College graduates make 132 percent more! Over a lifetime it all adds up.

​Without a high school education, you will find it more difficult to obtain a job that will allow you to afford the cost of living on your own and/or attend the college of your choice. It is important that you know your educational rights and do everything you can to finish your requirements for high school.
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College scorecard
Information on college costs, graduation, and post-college earnings.


*HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA

*G.E.D.

*SCHOLARSHIPS

*CABRILLO COLLEGE

*UCSC

​*SJSU

*ONLINE COLLEGES



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  • HOME
  • AB12
    • AB12 Basics
    • Placement Options
    • AB12 Re-Entry
    • AB12 Medi-Cal Eligibility
    • Federal vs. State Eligibility for Foster Care
  • EDUCATION
    • HIGH SCHOOL/G.E.D.
    • SCHOLARSHIPS
    • Financial Aid
    • CABRILLO COLLEGE
    • Additional Educational Resources
    • Online Colleges
  • Employment
  • Independent Living Skills
    • Cooking
    • Cleaning Basics
    • Public Transportation
    • Budgeting Basics
  • Goodwill Resources
  • VOLUNTEERING
  • FORMER FOSTER YOUTH STORIES