John Burton Advocates for Youth
@jbaforyouth
Dedicated to improving the quality of life for youth in CA who have been in foster care or homeless through policy advocacy, technical assistance, and training.
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http://www.linktr.ee/jbaforyouth 27-03-2013 23:09:50
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Shoutout to AsmDavidAlvarez and Assemblymember Mike Fong for championing Cal Grant reform. Your commitment to our students' futures is truly inspiring. We support you in this final stretch of negotiations! #CalGrantReform #PlantOpportunity
Qualifying for a #CalGrant made college feel like a possibility." With #CalGrantReform, thousands more students can experience this life-changing opportunity. California Governor Gavin Newsom, Robert Rivas & Mike McGuire the future is in your hands! 📘 edsource.org/2024/governor-…
Join us in urging California Governor, Robert Rivas & Mike McGuire to keep #CalGrantReform in the final state budget! Cal Grant Reform will help 137,000 more low-income students access higher education and secure a brighter future.📚 TAKE ACTION TODAY: bit.ly/45qjc0b ✊🏾
Grateful to @jessegabrielca & @scott_wiener for their hard work in integrating #CalGrantReform into the #CALeg budget. And to AsmDavidAlvarez and Assemblymember Mike Fong for championing Cal Grant reform!Your efforts are crucial for our students' success. #InvestInSuccess
AB2508 Kevin McCarty expands eligibility for CalKIDS college savings program, requiring that all foster youth in 1st - 12th grade receive an add'l $500. AB 2508 has been referred to the Senate Ed. Comm. & we need your support! Visit jbay.org/advocate to submit a letter.
Grateful for AsmDavidAlvarez & Assemblymember Mike Fong championing #CalGrantReform. Despite no funding in the #CABudget, we remain dedicated to college affordability. The work continues next year with California Governor & #CALeg to fulfill the promise to students! 🔗Read: bit.ly/4cbM4Mr
New report by Urban Institute explores NextUp programs for foster youth at California Community Colleges, finding that 80% of NextUp students had positive experiences of the program & staff. Read more about NextUp implementation: jbay.org/resources/next…