• California

Due Date

• No deadline

Description

• Housing provided while completing a vocational training program

Eligibility

• Income restriction does apply

Contact

• 916-440-1390

Students — Fostering Success & Significance (fosteringss.org)

Location

• Sacramento

Description

• Program that supports former foster youth through college. To be eligible, must be enrolled full time or planning to enroll and maintain a 2.0 GPA.

Contact

• (916) 243-5535

• https://www.fosteringss.org/about/contact

First Star Micro-Grant Application_2022 (typeform.com)

Description

• Open year round. This application is for First Star Scholars & Alumni who need financial support for educational, professional development, technology, and basic needs.

• NOT an emergency service

Eligibility

• Open to all enrolled First Star Alumni and Scholars (Must provide photo-ID with application)

  
  

• List of various cosmetology scholarships

• Check out resources at Foster Club

• No deadline

Description

• They mostly work with foster parents and foster youth in the home – and/or youth who are transitioning

Eligibility

• Varies

• Sign up for a portal to gain access to 100s of resources

Eligibility

• Current/Former Foster Youth ages 16-24

• No Deadline

Description

• Create and win scholarships, earn exclusive student banking rewards, and more with the #1 Scholarship and Student Banking Platform.

Eligibility

• Varies

Youth | Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services

Description

• Subscribe to the newsletter

• In person LA events & virtual events

• California

Website

FOR FOSTER YOUTH — Foster Nation

Application

Sparks Foster Youth Application V2 (formstack.io)

Description

• Current and former foster youth get matched with a 1:1 career coach and you will meet for 6-months virtually

Eligibility

• Varies

  
  

• Varies in many states, and counties

Due Date

• No Deadline

Description

• Covenant House can help find emergency housing for youth at risk of homelessness.

• List of homeless shelters nationwide

• Here you will be able to find a local food bank navigator for your area

findhelp.org by findhelp - Search and Connect to Social Care

Description

• Here you will find many different types of resources such as food banks, housing assistance, health care, etc. based on your location

• The 211 Service is a searchable directory of over 6,300 government and nonprofit programs in NJ.

My Resource Pal by findhelp - Search and Connect to Social Care

• Put in your zip code to find resources such as housing, transportation, childcare, etc.

• Resource Hub for NJ Foster youth

• Florida

Description

• Multiple programs to assist with housing. Eligibility varies by program

Contact

• https://www.orlando.gov/Our-Government/Contact-Us

• No deadline

Description

• build independent political power that centers historically marginalized communities so everyday Floridians shape the future.

• organize multi-racial movements to win elections, change laws, and create a state where everyone can be safe, happy, healthy and whole.

Eligibility

• Varies

Contact

• https://floridarising.org/contact/

Location

• Florida

• Information on Transportation in Florida

• Paid, multiyear internship

Eligibility

• Full-time undergraduate student at an accredited college/university

• Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher*

• Majors in the areas of Business, STEM, or Liberal Arts

Location

• Virtual

• Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, or Washington, D.C

Description

• You will tutor groups of students in grades 3 - 12 in-person Monday-Friday and on some weekends.

Eligibility

• Earned a High School Diploma/G.E.D. or higher

• US Citizenship or legal Permanent Residency

Please make a Padlet account and subscribe to our board!

Provides links and information for students who experience foster care at various schools nationwide

• State tuition waivers

• Statewide education support programs

• 4-year campus-based support programs

Transitional Housing Programs

Location

• California

Description

• Can receive housing stipends after aging out of foster care

Eligibility

• Current or former foster youth ages 16-21

Contact

• To find your local ILP coordinator, contact TAYPolicy@dss.ca.gov.

Supporting the Taylor House, Inc. - Home

Description

• Provides affordable rent to at-risk women and teaches life skills to help transition into adulthood.

Eligibility

• At risk girls ages 18-24

• Must be a former foster youth

• Must be enrolled in school, and job

Contact

• ann@thetaylorhouse.org

Follow us on Instagram: @firststaralumni

Subscribe to our Newsletter: Resource Newsletter Subscription

Visit Our Website: First Star Alumni | First Star

NJ211

Need Help? Start Here (nj211.org)

My Resource Pal

My Resource Pal by findhelp - Search and Connect to Social Care

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/

Description

• Free courses in Microsoft open to everyone

Youth Navigator Network (cssmv.org)

Location

• Dayton, Ohio

Description

• CSSMV offers the youth navigator network to current/former foster youth and provide services such as food/shelter, support with school and career etc.

• If not eligible for the YNN, there may still be services available for you to access

Contact

• 1-833-OHIO-YNN

Verizon Forward | Save on Home Internet | Verizon

Description

• If you receive federal assistance such as SNAP or the Pell Grant, you might be eligible for lower home internet.

• California, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregan, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Virginia, and Washington

Description

The LIHEAP Clearinghouse (hhs.gov)

Eligibility

• National program. Varies by state and is based on income, household size, and other received benefits

Contact

Energy Assistance Hotline

1-866-674-6327

Arizona ETV | Foster Success Education Services (fosteredservices.org)

Description

• The Arizona ETV is a program that provides financial support to current/former foster youth.

Eligibility

• In foster care on or after your 14th birthday

• Adopted out of foster care on or after your 14th birthday

Educational Training Voucher provides funding for former foster youth in college.

Platform created by foster youth, for foster youth to help you connect to resources and oppurtunities!

Hub for all student discounts. Get lower prices on services like Spotify, memberships for wholesale stores such as COSTCO, etc.

California ETV

Description

• The California ETV is a program that provides financial support to current/former foster youth.

Eligibility

• In foster care on or after your 14th birthday

• Adopted out of foster care on or after your 14th birthday

https://fosteredservices.org/ohio-etv/

Eligibility

• In foster care after age 17

Link to Typeform

https://firststar1999.typeform.com/to/uqf1tYJw

Type form Link

https://firststar1999.typeform.com/to/DKn3mxWn

2021.10_DCFS_Things-to-know-before-you-apply-for-the-TAL-Scholarship.pdf

Eligibility

• Current and former foster youth

https://irs.treasury.gov/freetaxprep/

Location

• National

Description

• Use this NATIONAL locator below to find free help filing your taxes.

• LA County, California

Description

• All college students with any major can apply. These internships are for 400 hours of work at $17.87 an hour, at over 170 different arts organizations across the County. Use the link below to find open internships in your city. 

Eligibility

• Current High School Students

Location

• National

Deadline

• May 8th, 2026

Location

• Nationwide

Description

• The American Industries Trade scholarship is offering up to $10,000 in academic funding over a 2-year period to help youth in care overcome financial barriers. Funding can support tuition, tools, housing, travel, and more.

• April 30th, 2026

Location

• Nationwide

Description

• The Comfort Cases Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to graduating high school seniors or current college students enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program or trade school program in the Fall of 2026.

• The IRS's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) programs offer free basic tax return preparation to qualified individuals. Use this locator to find free tax help near you!

• California

Description

• This webinar features a toolkit from JBAY and shares strategies to help current and former foster youth access the California Foster Youth Tax Credit (FYTC).