Make a Plan to File: Preparing for the Foster Youth Tax Credit
https://youtu.be/d_AWG2IvPdE?si=xc-rRQiaaZh-HBmL The 2024 tax season will be the second year that current and former foster youth across California are eligible for the Foster Youth Tax Credit. This exciting new tax credit put over $5 million directly into the pockets of nearly 5,000 young people across the state in 2023. This webinar kicked off the 2024 […]
California’s Historic Tax Credit for Foster Youth: Assessing Progress in its Inaugural Year
https://youtu.be/tWVRY487Ag4 In its first year of implementation, more than 4,700 youth received the California Foster Youth Tax Credit, collectively receiving nearly $5 million. This webinar marked the release of JBAY’s report summarizing the progress achieved in the first year of implementation of the new credit, which provided up to $1,083 to youth ages 18-26 who […]
Promising Partnerships: Supporting College Student Success Through Collaboration Between Basic Needs and Financial Aid Offices
https://youtu.be/8JxGhzmSaws This webinar presented the findings from a report from John Burton Advocates for Youth highlighting opportunities for enhanced collaboration and coordination across financial aid and basic needs offices to better support college students in accessing the resources they need to succeed. In addition to reviewing the report recommendations, the webinar featured representatives from LA […]
NextUp Implementation Discussion: Implementing NextUp with Existing Foster Youth Support Programs
https://youtu.be/wUxUc03aIN4 This meeting reviewed guidance from the Chancellor’s Office for NextUp expansion implementation, explored implementation models, and featured considerations and insights for a student-centered approach to implementation from experienced practitioners. The PDF copy of the presentation can be found HERE. Download Slides SHARE THIS:
Fostering Futures: How to Make Postsecondary Education Affordable for California’s Foster Youth
https://youtu.be/AEaVDb856OA College affordability is cited as the number one barrier to college completion among foster youth, with only ten percent obtaining a college degree by the age of 23. This webinar reviewed new, groundbreaking research from the Urban Institute that highlighted the severity of the affordability crisis for foster youth, how the experience of these […]
Considerations for NextUp Program Implementation
https://youtu.be/3nrGT0gud6M Learn more about NextUp implementation strategies and considerations from experienced colleagues. This web-based training provides insights on outreach, infrastructure, and leveraging funding streams to best serve the needs of foster youth on your campus.
$1,083 Reasons to File Your Taxes: California’s New Foster Youth Tax Credit
https://youtu.be/v6OX1MfpdD4 On this webinar, John Burton Advocates for Youth was joined by the California Franchise Tax Board and the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) to discuss the benefits of tax filing and credits for transition age youth, including the new Foster Youth Tax Credit ($1,083), the California Earned Income Tax Credit, the Young Child […]
The Overlooked Obstacle Part 2: Strengthening Satisfactory Academic Progress Policies to Better Support Student Success and Equity
https://youtu.be/tIOa3cU5VZk In 2021, John Burton Advocates for Youth (JBAY) released the report “The Overlooked Obstacle: How Satisfactory Academic Progress Policies Impede Student Success and Equity,” revealing the disparate impact of SAP policies on first-year, low-income California Community College students. Overall, nearly one-in-four students did not meet SAP for their first two consecutive terms, jeopardizing their […]
Completing the FAFSA/CADAA: A How-To for Adult Supporters of Foster Youth
https://youtu.be/D0C0tHZzHXM This is a “how-to” webinar designed to assist those working with foster youth to successfully complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA). The webinar reviews the FAFSA and CADAA, page by page, including detailed instructions on how eligible foster youth can qualify as independent students for […]