Our Mission
Foster Care Counts improves the lives of youth in foster care and ensures they thrive. We partner with care and advocacy organizations to address the gaps in service and impediments to success and target ways to boost outcomes. Together, we ignite initiatives to empower foster youth, improve access to valuable resources, and incite change on their behalf.
HELP FOSTER YOUTH IN COLLEGE Access the Techonology They Need
The digital divide continues to be a barrier for foster youth in college. We have distributed over 5,000 laptops, in collaboration with iFoster, California College Pathways, Foundation for California Community College, and the Walter S. Johnson Foundation, but there still is a need.
Join us as we work to ensure that all foster youth students have the technology they need to succeed. A tax-deductible gift of $175 provides an HP Chromebook and smart phone hot spot for a student in need. Please consider a donation in any amount to help us continue towards our goal of ensuring all students have the technology they need to thrive.
Resources to share with Youth
The Los Angeles resources below offer support to help youth find stability. If you have a question, need further information, or have a resource to add please contact us at info@fostercarecounts.org or at 310.575.9400 ext. 1162.
College Readiness
Learn about resources to get to and through college. Additional support can be found at NextUp and Guardian Scholar Programs on California community college, CSU, and UC campuses.
Technology
Get connected to the technology you need. Apply online with Human-I-T for technology requests or visit your local LA City Public Libraries TechKiosk. For internet access, check out the federal Affordable Connectivity Program.
Mental Health
The LA Department of Mental Health is offering free mental health supports for Los Angeles County residents.
Suicide & Crisis Chat and Text Lifeline (988)
TAY Resources
You may be eligible for direct cash aid, CalFresh (food assistance program), health coverage, and subsidized work training programs. For expectant or parenting youth please check out the resources below for more information.
Parenting Youth Resource Guide
Want to Make a Difference? Join our Partners!
These organizations are currently seeking volunteers to provide help to foster youth and families in need.
Start online training to become a CASA Volunteer. Get involved here.
Help sort clothing and organize shopping events at our TAY Shop at The Emporium. Learn more here.
Become a mentor and help support older foster youth in Los Angeles. Begin mentoring here.
Connect with foster youth and their families through local nonprofits who need your help. Get started here.