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Welcome to the NextUp and Guardian Scholars program!

We serve current and former foster youth by supporting their academic, career, and personal goals. We provide resources, workshops, and a dedicated team of counselors to ensure that each of our students are on the right track!

What services do we provide?

  • Unmet needs grants
  • Bookstore voucher
  • Meal vouchers
  • Basic needs support
  • Educational, Cultural, and Celebratory field trips

  • Workshops

 

What is NextUp?

 Am I Eligible?
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NextUp is a supplemental program of EOPS, and expansion of resources and funds to current and former foster youth who were in the system at any point after the age of 13

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Eligibility Checklist

  • In foster care after the age of 13
  • Currently under the age of 26
  • Obtain official “Ward-of-the-Court” letter and submit to our team

Request your WOC
What is Guardian Scholars? Am I Eligible?
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The Guardian Scholars Program is a comprehensive student support program that empowers former foster youth of ANY age

Eligibility Checklist

  • In foster care at ANY age, for ANY amount of time
  • Obtain official “Ward-of-the-Court” letter and submit to our team

Request your WOC

 

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