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John Burton Advocates for Youth improves the quality of life for youth in California who have been in foster care or homeless by advocating for better laws, training communities to strengthen local practices and conducting research to inform policy solutions.

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Foster Youth College Access Demonstration Project

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Supportive Housing for Foster Youth

State Investment in Youth Homelessness

JBAY Housing Complex

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John Burton Advocates for Youth improves the quality of life for youth in California who have been in foster care or homeless by advocating for better laws, training communities to strengthen local practices and conducting research to inform policy solutions.

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Education

College Preparation

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Expanding Financial Aid

Campus Support Programs

Student Homelessness

Student Basic Needs

Education in Los Angeles County

California College Pathways

Foster Youth College Access Demonstration Project

Housing

Supportive Housing for Foster Youth

State Investment in Youth Homelessness

JBAY Housing Complex

Health

Reproductive and Sexual Health

Student Mental Health

Expectant and Parenting Youth

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April 1

2026

JBAY Releases Benefits Guide for Current & Former Foster Youth in California

March 24

2026

Hearings Approach for AB 2766 and 2764 (Ahrens)

March 17

2026

Legislative Champions Seeking Letters of Support for Key Bills

March 10

2026

Students Planning to Attend Community College Can Still Apply for Financial Aid

March 4

2026

Assemblymember Patrick Ahrens Introduces 6 Bills Supporting Foster Youth

February 24

2026

JBAY Kicks Off the 2026 Legislative Session with Four Bills and One Budget Proposal

February 17

2026

So Far, 200 Young Adults Have Received the California Foster Youth Tax Credit in 2026: Will Claiming Exceed Last Year?

February 10

2026

State Financial Aid Remains Available to Undocumented Students via CADAA

February 3

2026

Tax Season in Full Effect: Current and Former Foster Youth May Be Eligible for $1,189 from the California Foster Youth Tax Credit

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