Youth Zone

Have big dreams? Not quite sure how you'll get there? We can help you turn your dreams into reality. Just give us a call; we'd love to help!

Youth Advisory Board

The purpose of our Youth Advisory Board is to assure the experiences, values, and interests of today's foster youth are reflected in our mission. Youth Advisory Board members must be dedicated, ambitious, between the ages of 13-19, and live in the Bay Area. Be a voice for your peers and help make a difference! ONLY 10 youth are selected each year and the perks are great!

Youth Night

A great way to check us out and have a good time! Raiders fan? A's Fan? Like Adventure? Something new and exciting every month. Youth night is a fun and casual way for mentors and youth to meet. We'd love to have you join us! Click here for a Youth Night Calendar of Activities.

TECHweek

Typing papers, project research, online job search! Got skills? If not, sign up for TECHweek. Learn Microsoft Word & Excel, search engines & Internet tools, intro to databases, and digital photography. These skills can help improve your grades and secure a better job! Only 12 spots available...foster youth ages 13-19 welcome on a first-come, first-served basis.

TECHweek: August 4-8, 2008 Sponsored by John Muir Health

Click Here for Application

"GetSet" Career Camp

An extensive 8-day career discovery experience designed to propel foster youth into a place of thinking post high school! Youth will explore current interests and discover new opportunities as they job shadow and visit major corporations. We have pulled together an incredible team to teach job skills, effective communication, personal awareness, financial literacy, college readiness and so much more. Get started, click to download our Youth Flyer & Nomination Form.

Session 1: July 7-10 & 14-17, 2008 Sponsored by John Muir Health
Session 2: July 21-24 & 28-31, 2008 Sponsored by Pottruck Family Foundation

Early Academic Planning Camp - 8th Graders

A sneak peek at the college life! Stay in a college dorm, tour the campus and get the 411 on what you need to do in high school to prepare for your college dreams. More importantly, hear how other foster youth have overcome the challenges of getting into college and are making it happen! June 25-28, 2008 at San Jose State University. For more information, give us a call at 707-747-0100.

"Dare to Dream" Academic Scholarships

70% of foster youth dream of going to college. Sadly, only 3% actually make it. Our "Dare to Dream" scholarship awards $1,500 to $9,000 to selected foster youth pursuing their higher education dreams. Click here for more information.

FREE Senior Portraits

You heard us right! FREE Senior Portraits to the first 100 seniors who sign up! You'll get three poses and a complete package valued at over $300! Why? Because we care! Click here for more information.