College Preparation
Our Work – EducationCollege Preparation Navigating the college application process is challenging. Now imagine doing it while being in foster care or homeless. JBAY has developed tools to help youth get the support they need. These tools ensure adult supporters are equipped to provide support and advocate for policies that guarantee that every foster youth […]
FAFSA/CADAA Completion
Our Work – EDUCATION FAFSA/CADAA Completion Receiving all available financial aid is a deciding factor in the success of foster and homeless youth in college. Given its importance, JBAY works to ensure all foster youth have access to the financial aid to which they are entitled. To access college financial aid, students typically must complete […]
Education
Our workEducation In today’s economy, post-secondary education is essential for long-term economic security and the development of a fulfilling career path. And yet, while 85% of foster youth aspire to go to college, only a small fraction ever complete a degree. Youth who have experienced homelessness often follow a similar trajectory. With proper support and […]
Education in Los Angeles County
Our Work – EDUCATION With over a third of the state’s foster youth, Los Angeles County is key to changing outcomes for the population statewide. JBAY operates the Foster Youth College Advancement Project, which works to improve post-secondary access and success for foster youth in Los Angeles County. JBAY maintains a satellite office in LA […]
Student Basic Needs
Our work – educationStudent Basic Needs As the gap between the cost of college and available financial aid continues to soar, an increasing number of college students are struggling to cover the costs of basic necessities such as food, housing and transportation. JBAY is working to ensure that meeting basic needs is not a barrier […]
College Student Homelessness
Our Work – EDUCATION Addressing College Student Homelessness Close to 20 percent of California’s Community College students are experiencing homelessness, with rates for Black students double those of White students. Proven strategies exist for addressing this challenge and increased collaboration between post-secondary systems and the systems that work to address homelessness is essential to enable […]
Campus Support Programs
Our Work – EducationCampus Support Programs For many foster youth, access to support while enrolled in college is essential to success. Since the first program for foster youth began over twenty years ago at California State University Fullerton, the availability of support has grown across all post-secondary systems in California. In 2016, JBAY advocated for […]
Expanding Financial Aid
our work – educationExpanding Financial Aid As the cost of college has risen over time, the availability of financial aid has not kept pace, making it harder for students who have experienced foster care or homelessness to succeed. JBAY has been at the forefront of developing innovative solutions to expanding the amount of funding available […]