12th Grade Checklist for Adult Supporters of Students Applying to a Community College, Including Career and Technical Education
This handout provides a comprehensive checklist to support 12th graders who are interested in attending community college, including associate’s degree, transfer or career and technical education pathways. This checklist provides keys steps and considerations for 12th grade students to successfully graduate high school and enroll in community college. Download (English) Download (Spanish) SHARE THIS:
9th-11th Grade Checklist for Adult Supporters
This handout provides a comprehensive checklist of important steps in 9th-11th grade related to education planning, coursework, and college and career exploration activities to help students successfully prepare for postsecondary education. Download (English) Download (Spanish) SHARE THIS:
Middle School Checklist
This handout provides a checklist of key steps to help middle school students succeed academically, engage in college and career exploration activities and successfully prepare for their transition to high school. Download (English) Download (Spanish) SHARE THIS:
California Community Colleges LGTBQ+ Resource Guide
The California Community Colleges LGBTQ+ Resource Guide contains a roster of community-based agencies serving the diverse needs of the LGBTQ+ community, listed by county. Download (English) SHARE THIS:
A Step-by-Step Guide to Filing Your Own Taxes
This guide walks young adults who are currently or formerly in foster care through the process of filing their own taxes from beginning to end for free with the support of myfreetaxes.org and TaxSlayer, the IRS free filing site. VIEW (English) SHARE THIS:
Tax Prep Checklist for Current & Former Foster Youth in California
This checklist assists current and former foster youth in California with gathering the necessary information and materials in preparation for filing their taxes to ensure they file their taxes with confidence and maximize their cash back refund, including receiving the California Foster Youth Tax Credit. Download (English) SHARE THIS:
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. […]
Financial Aid Completion Resources for California Foster and Homeless Youth
2025-26 Resources For students who have experienced foster care or homelessness, applying for financial aid can be confusing and overwhelming. These resources for both students and professionals take the mystery out of applying for and maintaining financial aid. Resources for Students & Adult Supporters Financial Aid Guide for California Foster and Unaccompanied Homeless Youth – […]