Burton Critical Needs and Opportunity Fund: 2023 Flyer
Foster and homeless youth often lack a network of people to call when they hit bumps in the road of life. The Burton Critical Needs and Opportunity Fund helps these young people pay urgent expenses and access enrichment opportunities. 100 percent of funds go directly into the hands of young people when they need it […]
Trending in the Right Direction
The 2022 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count is the first opportunity to measure the impact of recent state investments to reduce youth homelessness. The current analysis examines homelessness among unaccompanied and parenting youth in 2020 and 2022. In addition to the overall changes, it analyzes how youth homelessness changed in different parts of the state, changes in […]
Tax Filing & Tax Credits: Informational Resources
Assisting young adults currently or formerly in foster care with filing their taxes can put hundreds to thousands of dollars in their pockets to cover basic necessities and more. With the California Foster Youth Tax Credit, youth may qualify for up to $1,189 when they file in 2026! JBAY has created several resources to assist […]
Foster Youth FAFSA/CADAA Challenge Policies and Tools
The California Foster Youth FAFSA/CADAA Challenge is a statewide campaign launched by John Burton Advocates for Youth in partnership with the California Department of Education, the California Student Aid Commission, and the California Community College Chancellor’s Office. https://youtu.be/gdp2QJfpy08 Below are select resources designed for Foster Youth Services Coordinating Programs (FYSCPs) related to the FAFSA/CADAA Challenge. […]
FAFSA/CADAA Challenge for Students Experiencing Homelessness Policies and Tools
The California FAFSA/CADAA Challenge for Students Experiencing Homelessness, led by JBAY in partnership with SchoolHouse Connection, the California Department of Education (CDE), and the California Student Aid Commission, is a statewide campaign to increase the number of homeless students who are prepared for success as they matriculate from high school into college by ensuring that […]
2022 Implementation Fact Sheet: Investment in Youth Homelessness
The 2022-23 California state budget includes funding for two mainstream homelessness programs with specified funding to address homelessness among youth: The Homekey Program and the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) Program. Information about these investments is included in budget bills SB 154, AB 178, and AB 180. Governing language is included in 2022 budget […]
2022 Implementation Fact Sheet: Foster Youth Tax Credit
The 2022-23 California state budget includes ongoing funding, championed by Governor Gavin Newsom, State Controller Betty T. Yee, and Senator Anna Caballero to establish a refundable tax credit of up to $1,000 for current and former foster youth. Information about this investment is included in budget trailer bill, SB 201, and budget bill SB 154. […]
2021 Implementation Fact Sheet: Housing Investment for Transitional Foster Youth
The 2021-22 California state budget includes ongoing funding, championed by Assemblymember Phil Ting for three programs helping current and former foster youth achieve stable housing, and one-time funding for training for social workers and probation officers. Information about these investments is included in the Public Social Services budget trailer bill, AB 153. Download (English) SHARE […]
2021 Implementation Fact Sheet: Community College Student Basic Needs
The 2021-22 California state budget includes ongoing funding to address community college student basic needs. Provided below is an explanation of the pertinent provisions of the 2021-22 State Budget bill (AB 128/AB 129), which appropriated these funds and associated trailer bill language included in AB 132. Download (English) SHARE THIS: