Youth

It is important for all foster and homeless youth to be aware of the resources available to them. There are many agencies in San Luis Obispo County that exist to serve foster youth.

Every school district in the county has a homeless youth and foster youth liaison. This is the person that your parents, guardians or social worker will contact for education related questions or to work out any difficulties. Click here for a list of liasons.

Here is list of other resources that may be useful to you.

Rights for Youth in Foster Care

Know Your Rights! Go to this link (205k pdf) to download a pamphlet that explains all of the rights of youth in foster care.

Help for Youth with Uncertain Housing

If you don't have a permanent place to stay... If you are lving with friends... If your housing is temporary... We can help. If you are a student and your housing situation is uncertain, temporary or you are living with friends, you may qualify for services. We can help with: transportation to school, school supplies, free lunch at school. Call or e-mail for more information:

SLO County Office of Education

John Elfers - 782-7209

Ashley Erickson - 782-7270

Uncertain Housing Brochure (260k pdf)

SLO Independent Living Program

The San Luis Obispo Independent Living Program works with youth 16-21 years of age currently or formerly in the foster care system. The program empowers youth through life skills education, supportive services, advocacy, and community collaboration. Through these services young adults can develop community and lifelong connections.

For more information please click here for their website

California Youth Connection

California Youth Connection (CYC) is a statewide youth run organization for former and current foster youth ages 14 to 24. CYC uses the voice of foster youth to advocate for change in the foster care system.

For more information please go to the CYC website

Foster Care Ombudsman

Foster Care Helpline