Cypress College

Cypress College is pleased to offer a variety of resources to assist emancipated students exiting the foster care system. Our Student Support Services programs can assist you with the transition to college.  If you are a former foster youth, you are encouraged to contact the Financial Aid Office (located on the 1st Floor of the Cypress College Complex) and our Extended Opportunity Program & Services Office (located on the 2nd Floor of the Cypress College Complex) for assistance.

 

Our Student Services programs at Cypress College offer the following benefits for emancipated foster youth:

Guardian Scholars Program
If you are exiting the Orange County foster care system and between the ages of 17-23, you may be eligible for our Guardian Scholars program. Our Guardian Scholars receive up to $3,500 per year in funding from the Orangewood Children's Foundation through the Children's Trust Fund. If you are an Orange County foster youth and would like to know more about the Cypress College Guardian Scholars program, please contact Kelly Grimes at (714) 484-7240. 

 

"BuildFutures" Providing the key to Youth Success.
Supports and enables homeless youth 18-24 years old to become independent, contributing members of our community while providing them with wrap around services.

Cal Fresh Program. Formerly known as the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program "SNAP".
Provides qualified households & individuals with healthy and nutritional food.

California Community College Foster Youth Success Initiative (FYSI)
Services offered through the California Community College System to serve Emancipated Foster Youth. Look under "Student Support/Student Services".

California State University, Fullerton's Guardian Scholars Program
The CSUF Guardian Scholars program is committed to supporting ambitious college-bound emancipated foster youth succeed in higher education.

Chafee Grant for Emancipated Foster Youth
A financial assistance grant set up to support specifically emancipated foster youth that want to attend college.

County of Orange Social Services, including Foster Youth Services
County of Orange Social Services Referrals.

Independent Living Program through Social Services Agency
Program and services provided to serve Orange County Emancipated Foster Youth.

Los Angeles County Independent Living Home Page
Website for transitioning current or former foster youth.

Los Angels County Low-cost Health Care Resources
Guide to L. A. County free and low cost health care services.

Orange County 2-1-1 Get Connected/Get Answers
Resource site for services available for foster youth.

Orange County Food Banks
Food banks offering support to Emancipated Foster Youth.

Orange County Public Health Services
List of health clinics in Orange County.

Orange County Social Service Agency
Resource for Orange County social services.

Orangewood Foundation
Orangewood Foundation is services for foster youth.

Recovery Education Institute
Program designed to help promote personal growth and recovery for people who experience psychiatric symptoms.

Renaissance Scholars Program
A university scholarship program available at Cal Poly Pomona for emancipated foster youth.

Riverside County Office of Education
Services offered for Emancipated Foster Youth.

Second Harvest Food Bank
Distributes food throughout Orange County.

Some One Cares
Meals for individuals who are in need.

StandUP For Kids
Referrals for Emancipated Foster Youth up to age 26 for many services in Orange County, including homelessness and hunger issues.

THP Plus
Housing for homeless.

Transportation through Orange County Social Services
Free bus passes for Independent Living Program "ILP" eligible former foster youth (ages 16 - 21).

Western Center on Law & Poverty
Western Center fights for justice and system-wide change to secure housing, healthcare and a strong safety net for low income Californians.

 

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