foster youth resources
Students with a past history in the foster system often face unique challenges. Sonoma State’ goal is to empower students by providing them with resources in and outside the Sonoma State community and give them the support they need to reach their academic goals. We give students the opportunities to use academic counseling, financial assistance, and educational resources to build their successful path, feel welcomed on campus, and enrich the college experience for all of the students we serve.
On Campus Resources
Educational Opportunity
Program (EOP)
The Educational Opportunity Program serves as a primary vehicle for the CSU to increase the access, academic excellence, and retention of California’s historically underserved students (low-income, first-generation college), thus working in the spirit and abiding by the legislative intent that originally established the program in 1969 and maintaining the innovation inherent in the program.
Off Campus/Community Resources
Voices-Youth Center
VOICES will support at least 2,000 youth, ages 16 to 24, including 1,000 foster youth, from across Napa, Solano and Sonoma counties.
Phone: (707) 579-4327 Hours: Tuesday - Friday: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Fax: (707) 579-4323 Virtual Services Monday - Thursday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Friday: 10:00am - 4:30pm
TLC- Child and Family Services
TLC has three housing programs that give young people, ages 16-24, the opportunity to learn critical life skills and receive support from professional staff while living independently in Sonoma County.
Email: info@tlc4kids.org
Office Phone: (707) 823-7300
Transitional Housing Program: (707)528-3020
California Youth Connection- Community and Organization
CYC is a youth-led organization, developing leaders who empower each other and their communities to transform the foster care system through legislative, policy, and practice change. Their vision is that all foster youth will be equal partners in contributing to all policies and decisions made in their lives. All youth in foster care will have their needs met and the support to grow into healthy and vibrant adults.
Sonoma County Behavioral Health
24hr. Mental Health
Access Line
Phone:
707-565-6900
800- 870-8786
Positive Images – LGBTQIA+ Community Center and Organization
Positive Images is a grassroots organization whose mission is to provide support, advocacy and education to Sonoma County's LGBTQIA+ community. We nurture positive self image through creating an affirming environment where everyone can explore their identities, develop leadership skills and participate in building a just and equitable society.
Address: Community Center Drop-in Hours:
Positive Images Tuesday – Friday
200 Montgomery Drive, Suite C 12-6pm
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Phone/Fax: 707-568-583
Email: info@posimages.org