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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🧵Assemblymembers AsmDavidAlvarez and Assemblymember Mike Fong are true champions for #CalGrantReform ! Their dedication to equitable access to higher education is inspiring. Let’s support their efforts to create a brighter future for all students by phasing this in this year. 🎓🎉
🧵Shoutout to Assemblymember Mike Fong for advocating tirelessly for #CalGrantReform ! Investing in our students means investing in our future. Let’s make sure no one misses out on educational opportunities due to financial barriers. 🎓
🧵Thank you Chair AsmDavidAlvarez for your strong statement uplifting that during times of a budget shortfall, it is critically important to invest in our students & our workforce for the future. #CalGrantReform does that by making higher education more accessible & affordable!
🚀🌟Save the Date! 🚀🌟The 2024 Blueprint for Success Conference will be a dynamic two-day event for all those supporting #fosteryouth to college and beyond! Registration and student scholarship info coming this summer!💫
Thank you Chair AsmDavidAlvarez & Assemblymember Mike Fong for your continued support of #CalGrantReform despite CA's ongoing budget deficit. We urge the Legislature to implement the 1st phase of #CalGrantReform so students can continue to pursue or persist in higher education.🎓 #CALeg
🚨🕒⏳The time for #CalGrantReform is now! Let's ensure our financial aid system evolves to meet the needs of today's students. #ActNow We urge the Legislature to implement the 1st phase of Cal Grant Reform 🎓 #CALeg Senator John Laird Senator Dave Cortese Scott Wilk
We’re proud to have been part of a multiyear Policy Ecosystem bringing 12+ advocacy and research orgs together to propel CA toward #HigherEdEquity . See stories about how we advanced our missions and this movement. bit.ly/4dCirVB
🚨Despite not being in Gov's May Revise, the #CalGrantReform Coalition is working on an approach that ensures no new ongoing costs this year, to make higher ed more accessible.🌟Read the statement at bit.ly/4aium87 Assemblymember Mike Fong AsmDavidAlvarez Senator Josh Newman Senator Bill Dodd
The Cal Grant Reform Coalitions recognizes the following Senators for their support of much needed #CalGrantReform . Thank you Senator Susan Rubio Senator María Elena Durazo Senator Josh Newman Senator Bill Dodd for your visionary support of college students! #CalGrantChampions
I am beyond grateful to be honored by California Community Colleges for my work to make college free for foster youth.
In California, foster youth can now go to college completely free of charge—food and housing included. ♥️
Can't like and quote this tweet enough - couldn't be prouder to work with you or more excited for our new chapter of partnership to #EndPoverty and achieve economic justice for all - #LetsDoThis ! 💛🔥🌟💐⚡️🎆
#AB2191 passes Asm Rev & Tax Committee! Thank you Miguel Santiago for authoring this bill and committee members for supporting this legislation to ensure California's families have access to anti-poverty tax credits that allow them to plan for the future. #CALeg #FreeTaxPrepPays
Great news: #AB2137 passed the CA Assembly Education Committee! The bill, authored by Sharon Quirk-Silva, would bolster critically needed supports for students in foster care and those experiencing homelessness. Every child deserves a chance to thrive. #EducationEquity John Burton Advocates for Youth
