How Can YOU Help save the phones for Foster Youth Program– according to the Foster Carr Bill of Rights, foster youth, have the right to digital communications. New proposed permanent program does not support that right. The CPUC is open to comments, until Friday, March 8, at 5 PM

Department of Rehabilitation partnered with Pierce College, Foster Youth Fair, Friday, 5/3/24, 10 AM-3pm. Pathways Possibilities:Empowering Current & Former Foster Youth through Connection & Opportunity.Registration required.See the flyer for info, scan the QR code to register.

OFCO is looking for an amazing Graduate Student Assistant (GSA) or Student Assistant (SA) to join our amazing team. We are hopeful that applicants will have lived experience. Final filing date is April 9, 2024🎉

Attention Sacramento Foster Youth. Myndz Resources Foundation is having a Foster Youth Luggage Distribution event on Tuesday, 5/7 from 8:00AM – 10:30AM at the Window World of Greater Sacramento. More exciting details on flyer.

Attention Foster Youth, April has passed, but there is plenty of time for Foster Youth to file their 2023 taxes and claim the Foster Youth Tax Credit. The State of California provides all tax filers with an automatic 6-month extension to file. As of 4/20/2024, Please see flyer

Foster Care Awareness Month, the Office of Foster Care Ombudsperson will be hosting two events.The first event is on 5/16 from 12-1:30PM.The second event is on 5/29 from 2-3:30PM. These events are free but registration is required. Please visit FosterYouthHelp.ca.gov to register

Let’s Celebrate our Youth.  “Being a foster child doesn’t halt your story. It just changes the characters in the prologue.”- Alyssa B.

Foster Care Awareness Month: A message from our Ombudsperson- Larry Fluharty. Please follow us on Instagram for full video California Foster Care Ombudsperson

If your looking for an exciting career in the Social Services field, Office of the Foster Care Ombudsperson currently has an opening for two Analyst positions Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) shall consider Staff Services Analyst (SSA)

The Wagner’s Fostering Experience: - “I have always wanted to help kids,even when I was one myself.I believe we are all given gifts by God,and from a young age,I knew mine was helping children.”- Steve and Jeri Wagner.Please visit FosterYouthHelp.ca.gov

Let’s Celebrate Our Youth.  “Never, never listen to anybody that tries to discourage you.”- Mariah Carey.   Marcus Jones’ advice to children in the foster care system. Please visit FosterYouthHelp.ca.gov for all of our Foster Care Awareness Month events.

Family Urgent Response System (FURS) was saved in 2024/2025 budget!This is a huge win for children &families who have depended on this critical 24/7 support.(833)939-3877.You or a youth can call this number to talk to a trained provider & can request in-person response

The LA County Youth Commission is having their First District Listening Session. The Youth Commission WANTS TO HEAR FROM YOUTH! Special Guest appearance by Supervisor Solace, Saturday August 3rd11am-3pm, Please see Flyer for more info and scan QR code.

San Diego College of Continuing Education, ElevateU Program, is Providing Opportunities To Help You Succeed by offering Counseling, Case Management, and Support Services. Please see the flyer for more information and scan the QR Code to apply.

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Get support with iFoster’s California Guaranteed Income Project & Age Out with Money in your Pocket. See flyer for further information & scan the QR code to apply. There are only 51 spots left to fill & they are accepting all counties except for Alameda, Napa, and San Mateo.

Exciting news: John Burton Advocates for Youth (JBAY) will be hosting a 2024 Foster Youth Tax Credit Webinar on September 18th.  Please visit jbay.org for more information on how to sign up.  Don’t miss this great opportunity!

Smooth Transitions! With iFoster: Get the support you need to successfully transitions to independence. Please see the flyer to see what they can provide, scan QR code to apply.

Meet the rest of the OFCO team as they play a fun game of ‘Most Likely To…’ Introducing our analysts, Stephanie, Malaysia, Kenya, and Monique and our Intake manager-Tia. #meettheteammonday

The Office of the Foster Care Ombudsperson is hiring for a Bilingual Associate Government Program Analyst (AGPA) / Staff Services Analyst (SSA). If you are interested, Final Filing Date 09/20/2024 JC-432562