Academic Support for Students in Foster Care
LACOE Foster Youth Services Coordinating (FYSC) Program Academic Support is a service to help connect tutoring resources with students in foster care that need academic support.
2017-2018 Tutoring Referral
Please review the terms below before submitting a referral:
- Funding for Foster Youth Services can only be used for students (ages 4-21) residing within Los Angeles County who have an open DCFS/Dependency court case or an open Probation/Delinquency court case, living in a suitable placement.
- Check with the student’s school or school district for possible academic support services prior to submitting a referral.
- Refer a student ONLY if there is a SIGNIFICANT NEED for services. Services are based on need and funding availability.
- DO NOT refer a student if they are already receiving academic support services.
- DO NOT refer a student who has not agreed to the services.
- DO NOT refer a student whose caregiver has not agreed to the services.
- If the student meets the criteria above, click HERE to submit a referral.
Service Details:
- This referral form is valid for the period July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 only.
- Students may be eligible to receive up to 20 hours of academic support, which may end prior to June 30, 2018.
- Requests for higher-level course tutoring require proof of coursework prior to services provided.
- Services are designed to be one-on-one in-home tutoring with adult supervision.
- DO NOT SUBMIT REFERRALS
If you would like a status update on a referral you previously submitted, please call the FYSCP Tutoring Help Desk at (562) 922-6161, or click HERE to create a Tutoring Help Desk Ticket.
Additional Tutoring Resources
List of Tutoring Resources
Please review the list below for additional tutoring resources. Contact the agency for availability and full program details.
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Agency Name
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Contact Info
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SPA/Area Covered
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Tutoring/Academic Services Offered
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Requirements/Restrictions
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Fee
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United Friends of the Children
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Carolina Diaz, Outreach & Recruitment Coordinator
For more information
carolina@unitedfriends.org or (213) 580-1850
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Artesia, Covina, Downtown LA, Gardena, Granada Hills, Inglewood, Lynwood, Northridge, North Hollywood, Paramount, Pasadena, San Dimas, Santa Monica, Universal City, Van Nuys & Whittier
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Academic preparation
Educational advocacy
One-on-one relationship with counselors
Workshops
College tours
SAT prep and tutoring
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LA County foster youth with an open case (including reunification and family maintenance) or those in Kinship or Legal Guardianship placements
Youth may apply for the program in grades 7 and 8
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Free
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Children Youth and Family Collaborative
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(323) 730-9400
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Los Angeles, Compton, Montebello, Hacienda La Puente, Pomona, Palmdale, Lynwood, Long Beach & Antelope Valley
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School Based Tutoring
After school programs
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Services through DCFS Education ProgramDirect Referral from DCFS Education CSW’s and Education Section
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Free
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Khan Academy
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www.khanacademy.org
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Internet
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Online-based tutoring for all subjects
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Available to any student
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Free
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County of Los Angeles Public Library
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For locations and hours go to www.colapublib.org
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Los Angeles County wide
*Check with local City library if not a County Library
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Tutoring available at library
Live Chat Homework Help
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Available to any students
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Free
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Department of Education Upward Bound
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Contact students High School to find out if school participates in this program
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CS Dominguez
CS Long Beach
CS Northridge
CS Los Angeles
LA City College
USC
Southwest College
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Tutoring, mentoring on college section
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Completed 8th grade
Low income or potential first generation college students
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Free
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826LA
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12115 Venice Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(323) 915-0200
1714 W. Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 413-3388
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Mar Vista & Echo Park
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Tutoring and homework help
Writing workshops 4xs a week.
ELL & STEM workshops in summer only, no summer tutoring
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Available to any student living in the two cities
Mon-Thurs ages 6-11.
Tues & Thurs ages 11-18.
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Free
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Bell Gardens Youth Center
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(562) 806-7667
Mon- Thurs 3pm-5:30pm
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Bell Gardens
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Homework Club
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Available to any student living in Bell Gardens
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Free
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Boys/Girls Club
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www.BGCA.orgTo find nearest Club
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LA County wide
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Homework Help
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Varies per Club
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Free
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Mt. San Antonio College
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(909) 594-5611 x4937
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LA County wide
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Math only/all levels
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High School students only.
Mon- Thurs 5-7:30pm
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Free
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