Completing the FAFSA/CADAA: A How-To for Adult Supporters of Youth Experiencing Homelessness
https://youtu.be/qPkKNcxZcvE This is a John Burton Advocates for Youth “how-to” webinar to assist those working with homeless youth to successfully complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA). The webinar reviews the 2023-2024 FAFSA and CADAA, page by page, including detailed instructions on how eligible students experiencing homelessness […]
Housing Navigation Expansion: Improving Housing Voucher Programs for Former Foster Youth
https://youtu.be/dkwCzNzgylU This webinar discussed the 2022 policy changes and budget expansion of the Housing Navigation & Maintenance Program (HNMP), prompted by the goal of enabling counties to utilize HNMP to serve former foster youth with specialized federal Housing Choice Vouchers. HNMP is administered by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) to county […]
New FAFSA Policies for Homeless and Foster Youth
In December 2020, Congress passed significant new financial aid policies, including revisions to the Free Application for Student Financial Aid (FAFSA) for unaccompanied youth experiencing homelessness and current and former foster youth. These changes are designed to remove barriers to financial aid and improve young people’s ability to access and complete higher education. This webinar […]
Unaccompanied Homeless Youth: Learning from Washington State to Maximize California’s Historic Investment
https://youtu.be/DCwIF5bBA94 A Virtual Policy Briefing Hosted by State Senator Anna Caballero and John Burton Advocates for Youth Over the last 5 years, California has invested $533 million in addressing homelessness among youth, helping serve more than 11,000 youth. While this has greatly expanded the state’s capacity to address youth homelessness and represents significant progress, how […]
Transitional Housing for Former Foster Youth: Expansion & Recent Policy Changes
https://youtu.be/9J1gBf7YCYE This John Burton Advocates for Youth web seminar discussed the upcoming expansion of transitional housing for former foster youth, in addition to important related policy changes. As of July 1, 2022, the length of the Transitional Housing Program-Plus (THP-Plus) increased from 24 to 36 months for all youth. Additionally, youth may participate until they […]
Equity in the Time of Need, Best Practices and Recommendations for California’s College Basic Needs Centers
https://youtu.be/SqNme5gkzh4 As recent legislation requires all California Community Colleges to develop basic needs centers, understanding the learnings from those colleges that have been at the forefront of this work is essential. The best practices and recommendations for the community college sector presented in this webinar emerged from a year-long community of practice that included seven […]
Learn How Six Counties Boosted Transition-Age Foster Youth Income Through Tax Filing
https://youtu.be/rLhfpRaSUyY This John Burton Advocates for Youth webinar shares the results of a project to increase foster youth utilization of state and federal tax credits, stimulus checks, and tax rebates. The webinar covers the benefits of tax filing for TAY and what it takes to operate a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance site dedicated to current […]
Research Roundup: The Empirical Basis for Current Bills Supporting College Success for Foster Youth and Youth Experiencing Homelessness
https://youtu.be/Ncg8GSYsFL4 This webinar highlighted the empirical basis for two federal bills that are designed to remove barriers to college for youth who have experienced homelessness and foster care: the Higher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act of 2022 (HEASHFY) and the Fostering Success in Higher Education Act. Leading researchers shared how […]
Creating Housing for Youth: Homekey’s 8% Youth Set-Aside in Round Two
https://youtu.be/J42Kaq7iLu0 This webinar highlights the progress of the second round of Homekey in creating housing for youth experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Administered by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), the second round of Homekey was funded with $1.45 billion for local public entities to create permanent or interim housing for […]