Foster Youth Resources
Tools and community connections that help educators and caregivers champion the success of youth in foster care.
Free, long-term therapy for youth in foster care with consistent mental health needs.
A Home Within matches foster youth with licensed volunteer therapists who provide weekly one-on-one therapy - at no cost with no limits. This model ensures stable, supportive relationships that help youth process trauma and build emotional resilience.
One-on-one court-appointed advocates for children in the foster care and juvenile justice systems.
CASA Volunteers are trained to support and represent foster youth in court, school, and life decisions. They ensure that each child's voice is heard, needs are met, and best interests are protected, especially in complex systems. Teachers and staff can refer students who work with CASAs to support coordination.
Free clothing, school supplies, and essentials for youth in foster or kinship care.
The unique center offers foster, kinship, and adoptive caregivers access to backpacks, clothing, hygiene items, and more - at no cost. School staff, youth partners, and CASAs may shop on behalf of students.
Know your rights: Print and digital materials on foster youth protections.
This office offers student-friendly booklets, posters, and brochures that explain foster youth rights in education, placement, and care. Many are available in multiple languages and can be used in classrooms, wellness centers, and staff lounges.
Comprehensive guide to supporting the educational rights of foster and probation youth.
This toolkit gives schools, social workers, and legal partners the tools to navigate special education, school stability, and records access for foster youth. It's a must-have resource for counselors, registrars, and district liaisons.
Countywide support ensuring educational rights and stability for homeless and foster youth.
The Contra Costa Office of Education provides technical assistance, family support and school continuity planning under Mckinney-Vento legislation.
