Foster Youth
Foster Youth are children who have been taken from the home of their biological parents or legal guardians due to abuse, neglect, or any situation which makes it unsafe for them to remain in their parent/guardian's care.
While some foster youth are adopted into stable, loving homes, many more are placed into a series of temporary living situations, including short-term care, respite care, and group homes. This instability tends to severely impact student achievement. It is estimated that each time a student switches school mid-year, they are set back a semester or more in their studies.
Foster Youth Services, through our youth drop-in center, the STAR Center, offers a variety of services for foster youth, including tutoring, mentoring, case management and educational advocacy. Please contact us for assistance with any Glenn County foster education issue.
While some foster youth are adopted into stable, loving homes, many more are placed into a series of temporary living situations, including short-term care, respite care, and group homes. This instability tends to severely impact student achievement. It is estimated that each time a student switches school mid-year, they are set back a semester or more in their studies.
Foster Youth Services, through our youth drop-in center, the STAR Center, offers a variety of services for foster youth, including tutoring, mentoring, case management and educational advocacy. Please contact us for assistance with any Glenn County foster education issue.
If you have a student that you feel would benefit from services such as: ILP, Homework Help, Mentoring or simply needs assistance with school supplies, backpacks, clothing, hygiene products, food please utilize our Outreach Referral Form and staff will contact the student/family directly.
Welcome to the STAR Center
The STAR Center is a safe space for foster, homeless and At-Risk Youth to drop in and receive additional services such as tutoring, mentoring and community resources. Striving Together means listening to the needs of the community and the individual needs of the youth to provide support and resources that fit their needs.
STAR Center Outreach Referral
Independent Living Program (ILP)
The Independent Living Program (ILP) assists current and former foster youth, homeless youth and at-risk student (14-21) to achieve self-sufficiency prior to reaching gaining their independence and living on their own.
Tutoring/Homework Help
The STAR Center offers tutoring and a quiet place to do your homework on Monday/Wednesday from 3-5pm. In addition, we offer post-secondary support for students who need assistance with the FAFSA.
Mentoring
The STAR Center offers 1:1 mentoring to all students by referral or appointment.
Resources for Foster Youth Site Liaisons
Resources HUB School Faculty/Staff
Mia Villa-At-Risk Youth Specialist
Angelica Perez-Educational Social Worker