Foster Youth Services
Foster Youth Services (FYS) are implemented in partnership with the California Department of Education to serve the education needs of foster children in Kern County.Because Foster Youth often experience numerous placement changes, the quality of their education can be negatively impacted by the corresponding school changes. The stress of falling behind in school is often overwhelming to these youth. To support foster youth academically and emotionally, FYS was established to meet their needs as mandated by the California Education Code.
We are committed and dedicated to preserving the educational goals of foster youth and encouraging their individual potential. Some of the services we provide include:
Project D.R.E.A.M.: Hiring teachers to provide regular tutoring
Transition Assistance: Helping transition foster youth into adulthood
Educational Advocacy: Assisting with record transfers and prompt enrollment
Education Liaison: Advocating for foster youth and their families in education settings
Resources for:
Contact Lists
- Foster Youth Services Program Coordinators
Contact information for Foster Youth Services statewide, core district, countywide, and juvenile detention programs. - AB 490 Educational Liaisons for Foster Youth
Statewide contact information for the Assembly Bill 490 Educational liaisons at the county offices of education.

