Food Resources for Transition-Age Youth in California
CalFresh benefits have been delayed as of November 1, 2025, caused by the federal shutdown. CalFresh is California’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). When federal funding for benefits resumes, there will likely be a week-long delay until CalFresh participants have access to the funds. Communities across the state are organizing to address food insecurity, and […]
CalKIDS: College Savings for Foster and Homeless Youth
This promotional flyer provides an overview of CalKIDS, California’s college savings account program. Eligible public school students with experience in foster care or homelessness can receive up to $1,500 in free money to help pay for college or career training. The flyer highlights current eligibility, upcoming program expansions under AB 2508, and steps to claim […]
Satisfactory Academic Progress and AB 789: Practitioner Guidance Toward Compliance
This practitioner brief, published in August 2025 by John Burton Advocates for Youth (JBAY), examines the impact of Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) policies on community college students, particularly low-income, students of color, and foster youth. SAP standards, which require students to maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA and complete courses on time to retain financial […]
Foster Youth College Access Demonstration Project
Resource Library – This resource features curated materials including templates, research studies, and tools to assist with elements of design, evaluation, programming and more. JBAY’s Postsecondary Education Planning Guides – These step-by-step guides provide detailed checklists, resources, and strategies to assist youth with lived experience in foster care to prepare for high school graduation and […]
What To Do After You File Your Taxes
Since 2023 when the California Foster Youth Tax Credit first became available, an increased number of current and former foster youth are filing their taxes. Filing taxes is an important step, but there are still things to keep in mind after submitting a tax return. This quick guide will help current and former foster youth […]
Removing Obstacles: AB789 Implementation Toolkit
In 2021, John Burton Advocates for Youth (JBAY) initiated research and developed practice and policy recommendations related to SAP standards and financial aid appeals as part of The Overlooked Obstacle series. Highlighting the disparate impact of SAP on minoritized student populations, the series revealed that nearly one in four first-year, low-income students attending a California […]
Foster Youth Postsecondary Education Planning Resources
These step-by-step guides provide detailed checklists, resources, and strategies to assist youth with lived experience in foster care to prepare for high school graduation and postsecondary education, including career technical programs, community college, and four-year universities. “These guides can be downloaded for free. If you want to order hard copies, click HERE for more information. […]
WebGrants Tool Guide
This document provides guidance on how to troubleshoot issues within the WebGrants Foster Youth Verification Tool, which is used to determine foster youth eligibility for various forms of financial aid. VIew Guide SHARE THIS:
California Foster Youth Tax Credit: Outreach Flyer
This outreach flyer provides information about the California Foster Youth Tax Credit, which in 2026 provides up to $1,189 to eligible current and former foster youth ages 18-25 who file their state taxes. The flyer is intended for young adults, county personnel, community-based providers, caregivers, advocates, the education sector, and anyone else helping get the […]