Homeless and Foster Youth
Clarksville Community Resources and Service Offerings
The Community Resources Page is designed to provide resources and assistance for our teachers, homeless students, and foster youth in compliance within the McKinney Vento Homeless Assistance Act, which ensures the right of students to go to school even when they are homeless or don’t have a permanent address. The Act aims to reduce barriers that have prevented many homeless youth from enrolling, attending, and succeeding in school.
The Title 1 Specialist works in collaboration with school staff and community service agencies in an effort to maximize access to various educational, social and enrichment programs which promote academic success, student achievement and social-emotional health and wellness.
Some of our objectives are to:
- Remove barriers to academic success for McKinney Vento-eligible students by connecting families to needed school supplies.
- Educate students and parents on their educational rights.
- Promote parent and student participation in school-related activities.
- Develop a resource list to provide families and youth who may not be familiar with community resources.
- Provide services for and link families to services which support academic success.
- Foster social and emotional well-being for students and families challenged by homelessness or low-income barriers.
Resources are listed below by county. This is not an exhaustive list, and we are only providing information about these resources. The school does not determine eligibility. Families may or may not qualify.
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For more information, please contact our Title 1 Specialist:
Megan Motta
Direct Line: 805.603.4375
Megan.Motta@sequoiagrove.org
Resources by County
Placer County
Housing
Placer County Health and Human Services Housing Authority
Placer County is now offering Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) through the HOME program for the purpose of assisting tenant households economically affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. TBRA provides rental subsidies to very low-income individuals and families in Placer County that were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and meet the program criteria. (excluding the City of Roseville)
TBRA offers assistance for up to four months of unpaid back rent and late fees accrued after March 13, 2020 (not to exceed $2,500)
This LIMITED TIME program is scheduled to END on December 31st and is limited to funds available! See this flyer for more information
Transitional Housing
Phone: 530-889-7263
For additional information on program qualifications, program fees, and availability, please call.
Hours:
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Homeless Helpline
Phone: 1-833-375-2237
Placer County residents who are homeless can call the Homeless Helpline (PDF) at 1-833-375-2237.
Food
Placer Food Bank
CalFresh Phone Appointments for Application Assistance
With things changing daily due to COVID-19, you may be wondering how to increase your food budget dollars. Placer Food Bank’s CalFresh team has been given authorization from Placer County Human Services to perform CalFresh application assistance over the phone! We are a contracted Community Based Organization under the county. Should you or someone else in need want to see if you may be eligible for the CalFresh Program, please contact Placer Food Bank at 916-783-0481 x111 or by email at calfreshinfo@placerfoodbank.org
Placer Food Bank
Placer Food Bank is the leading hunger-relief charity for El Dorado, Nevada and Placer counties and the region’s only feeding America-certified food bank. This means the Placer Food Banks is the primary food collection and distribution center for hunger-relief efforts in the area. The food bank operates a 30,000-square-foot food storage and distribution warehouse at 8282 Industrial Avenue, Roseville, 95678.
Foster Youth
John Burton Foster Youth Advocates
John Burton Advocates for Youth improves the quality of life for youth in California who have been in foster care or homeless by advocating for better laws, training communities to strengthen local practices and conducting research to inform policy solutions.
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We help foster youth across the state achieve their higher education goals and move on to fulfilling careers by engaging institutions to work together, sharing best practices, and advocating for policies that support foster youth in higher education.
We aim to reduce homelessness among current and former foster youth in California by constantly working to improve access to safe, affordable and supportive housing through the development of policy and technical assistance.
We work through advocacy, collaboration and training to ensure that all foster youth in care have access to the necessary physical and mental health services that are vital to their well-being and success.
Sacramento County
Housing
Links for Housing/Shelter and many additional Resources/Services
2-1-1 Sacramento, a program of Community Link Capital Region, is a free confidential information and referral service that is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Assistance is available in multiple languages, and services are accessible to people with disabilities. Our Call Specialists speak: Spanish, Hmong, Thai, Lao, Mien and English. Over 200+ additional languages can be assisted 24 hours a day via tele-interpretation. Utilizing a comprehensive computerized database of more than 1,600 nonprofit and public agency programs, trained information and referral specialists give personalized attention to each caller. Specialists can refer callers to a variety of services that best meet their needs.
Food
Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services
Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services is the largest nonprofit provider of basic human needs in Sacramento County, providing food and nourishment to the community for over four decades.
It's one of just a handful of food banks in the U.S. that offers human services, including clothing, language, technology, citizenship, health, nutrition parenting classes and more.
Foster Youth
John Burton Foster Youth Advocates
John Burton Advocates for Youth improves the quality of life for youth in California who have been in foster care or homeless by advocating for better laws, training communities to strengthen local practices and conducting research to inform policy solutions.
MORE INFO:
We help foster youth across the state achieve their higher education goals and move on to fulfilling careers by engaging institutions to work together, sharing best practices, and advocating for policies that support foster youth in higher education.
We aim to reduce homelessness among current and former foster youth in California by constantly working to improve access to safe, affordable and supportive housing through the development of policy and technical assistance.
We work through advocacy, collaboration and training to ensure that all foster youth in care have access to the necessary physical and mental health services that are vital to their well-being and success.
El Dorado County
Housing
El Dorado County Office of Education
Links for Housing and many additional Resources/Services
At their core, EDCOE supports the diverse educational needs of El Dorado County’s student population not only in schools but throughout the community.
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El Dorado County Office of Education
6767 Green Valley Road
Placerville, CA 95667
Phone: (530) 622-7130
Fax: (530) 621-2543
2-1-1 El Dorado, a program of El Dorado County, is a comprehensive information and referral service linking El Dorado County residents to vital health and human services, information and resources in the community.
The 2-1-1 El Dorado service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to callers and texters. 2-1-1 El Dorado is free and confidential, and available in 150 languages through phone interpretation services, delivering referrals based on the specific needs and circumstances of each caller. Trained 2-1-1 Specialists make referrals taking into account accessibility, eligibility requirements and other factors.
MORE INFO:
Please contact via phone (dial 2-1-1 or 833-223-9797), or email 211eldorado@icfs.org
Food
The Food Bank distributes emergency supplemental groceries to recipients in rural and remote areas of the county through its Mobile Food Pantry — providing enough groceries to feed up to 200 families.
MORE INFO:
Food Bank of El Dorado County
Office/ Warehouse
4550 Business Dr.
Cameron Park, CA 95682
Office Hours:
Monday--Thursday
9:00 am--3:00 pm
Lunch: 12:00--12:30 pm
If you have any additional questions about FBEDC, please contact directly at (530) 621-9950 or info@foodbankedc.org
El Dorado County Office of Education
Links for Food Resources and many additional Services
At our core, EDCOE supports the diverse educational needs of El Dorado County’s student population not only in schools but throughout the community.
MORE INFO:
El Dorado County Office of Education
6767 Green Valley Road
Placerville, CA 95667
Phone: (530) 622-7130
Fax: (530) 621-2543
Foster Youth
The Foster Youth Services Coordinating Program
The Foster Youth Services Coordinating Program, developed with California Department of Education grants and Title I funds, focuses on improving educational outcomes for foster youth living in the county. Historically, FYSCP has collaborated with all foster youth serving public and non-profit agencies and provided a variety of services.
MORE INFO:
John Burton Foster Youth Advocates
John Burton Advocates for Youth improves the quality of life for youth in California who have been in foster care or homeless by advocating for better laws, training communities to strengthen local practices and conducting research to inform policy solutions.
MORE INFO:
We help foster youth across the state achieve their higher education goals and move on to fulfilling careers by engaging institutions to work together, sharing best practices, and advocating for policies that support foster youth in higher education.
We aim to reduce homelessness among current and former foster youth in California by constantly working to improve access to safe, affordable and supportive housing through the development of policy and technical assistance.
We work through advocacy, collaboration and training to ensure that all foster youth in care have access to the necessary physical and mental health services that are vital to their well-being and success.
Alpine County
Housing
Eastern Sierra County Homeless Continuum of Care
The Eastern Siera (ES) Continuum of Care (COC) is a coalition of service providers in Alpine, Inyo and Mono Counties dedicated to ending the cycle of homelessness. ES COC stakeholders provide street outreach, emergency shelter, transitional housing, permanent supportive housing, rapid rehousing and other types of assistance to individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
MORE INFO:
Inyo Mono Advocates for Community Action, Inc. (IMACA)
137 E. South Street
Bishop, CA 93514
info@imaca.net
(760) 873-8557
Food
East County Homeless Task Force
Alpine Mountain Empire Food Resources lists Pantries and Distribution Sites.
MORE INFO:
Inyo Mono Advocates for Community Action, Inc. (IMACA)
137 E. South Street
Bishop, CA 93514
info@imaca.net
(760) 873-8557
Foster Youth
John Burton Foster Youth Advocates
John Burton Advocates for Youth improves the quality of life for youth in California who have been in foster care or homeless by advocating for better laws, training communities to strengthen local practices and conducting research to inform policy solutions.
MORE INFO:
We help foster youth across the state achieve their higher education goals and move on to fulfilling careers by engaging institutions to work together, sharing best practices, and advocating for policies that support foster youth in higher education.
We aim to reduce homelessness among current and former foster youth in California by constantly working to improve access to safe, affordable and supportive housing through the development of policy and technical assistance.
We work through advocacy, collaboration and training to ensure that all foster youth in care have access to the necessary physical and mental health services that are vital to their well-being and success.
Amador County
Housing
Amador Tuolumne Community Action Agency
Safe and affordable housing is essential to building healthy families and communities. ATCAA's Housing Program plays a leading role in advocating for, developing, and managing affordable housing for low- and moderate-income families and individuals in our region.
MORE INFO:
Amador County – ATCAA
(209)- 223-1485 x 243 x223
Food
COVID-19 Resources
Foster Youth
We strive to provide educational advocacy and services for Foster Youth and Homeless of Amador County through the Amador County Office of Education. Foster Youth and Homeless Services Program (FYHS) provides support and resources to the school district in the county. We strive to meet the unique educational needs of foster youth and homeless by working collaboratively together with students, caregivers, schools, placing agencies, group home providers and other related agencies.
MORE INFO:
Amador County Unified School District
Amador County Office of Education
Phone: 209-223-1750
Fax: 209-223-1733
John Burton Foster Youth Advocates
John Burton Advocates for Youth improves the quality of life for youth in California who have been in foster care or homeless by advocating for better laws, training communities to strengthen local practices and conducting research to inform policy solutions.
MORE INFO:
We help foster youth across the state achieve their higher education goals and move on to fulfilling careers by engaging institutions to work together, sharing best practices, and advocating for policies that support foster youth in higher education.
We aim to reduce homelessness among current and former foster youth in California by constantly working to improve access to safe, affordable and supportive housing through the development of policy and technical assistance.
We work through advocacy, collaboration and training to ensure that all foster youth in care have access to the necessary physical and mental health services that are vital to their well-being and success.