Resources

Campus Resources

Fullerton College Student Services
Explore academic counseling, mental health support, tutoring, career services, and basic needs programs.

Hornets Resource Center (HRC)
Provides students with access to food, housing referrals, diaper assistance, CalFresh application support, and emergency financial resources. Located in Building 1000, Room 1018, the HRC is a one-stop hub for students facing basic needs challenges.

Chris Lamm & Toni DuBois-Walker Memorial Food Bank
Offers emergency food assistance to enrolled students.

Financial Aid Office
Get help with FAFSA, CA Dream Act, Chafee Grant, and other aid options.

Health Services
Access mental and physical health services, including personal counseling, immunizations, and workshops.

Disability Support Services (DSS)
Provides academic accommodations and support for students with disabilities.

3 R Directory updated May, 2024
Find local and campus resources for housing, healthcare, legal aid, and more.

County Services

State of California Ombudsman’s Office 1-877-846-1602 **
- or submit on online request
  https://fosteryouthhelp.ca.gov/verification-request-form/
Orange County– Please call (714) 704-8000, and press 0 for Officer-of-the-day.
Los Angeles County – ILP Coordinator List

**If you are not certain which county your “ward of court” letter should come from please contact
State of CA Ombudsman’s Office and request a copy of the Ward of the Court Letter.

Social Services

CA Dept of Social Services for Foster Youth -This is a website created for the youth to have a voice and share their complaints. This site also provides answers to many questions that youth rights.
Social Services Office – click to find the nearest location to you or Fullerton College to re-apply or apply for medical and dental through Medi-cal, Cal Fresh, and CalWORKs.
CalFresh Application Assistance – You can book an appointment online and will be instructed on what documents you will need to provide to complete the application. Please make sure to also request a verification letter that you are a student participating in the EOPS/CARE/CalWORKs or FYSI Program.

Homeless Youth Resources

Homeless Youth Handbook – This website provides resources for emergency shelters, foster care, housing, legal, domestic violence, immigration and etc.

Community Resources

CASA of Orange County
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) trains volunteers to mentor and advocate for youth in foster care, including those transitioning to college.

United Friends of the Children (UFOC)
Empowers foster youth through education and housing programs, advocacy, and lifelong mentorship.

Orangewood Foundation
Supports current and former foster youth in Orange County with financial assistance, college readiness, and independent living programs.

Transitional Housing Program (THP+)
Provides licensed housing placements for youth (ages 18–21) participating in Extended Foster Care (AB12).

Young Lives Redeemed
Provides trauma-informed support to emancipated foster youth ages 18–25 experiencing homelessness or incarceration. Services include mental health care, transitional housing, substance use treatment, education and job readiness support, and long-term case management.

OC United
A collaborative organization offering mentorship, housing, and life skills support to former foster youth and underserved populations.

Peace4Kids
A Los Angeles-based non-profit creating a supportive “Community as Family” for youth in foster care. They focus on long-term relationships, life skills, and leadership development.

Olive Crest
Dedicated to preventing child abuse by strengthening, equipping, and restoring children and families in crisis. They offer foster care, adoption, and family support services throughout Southern California.

Just in Time for Foster Youth
Engages a caring community to help transition-age foster youth achieve self-sufficiency and well-being. They offer resources like housing assistance, career guidance, and financial literacy programs.

The RightWay Foundation
Provides mental health services, job readiness training, and employment opportunities for foster youth aging out of the system in Los Angeles County.

Foster Love
A Brea-based non-profit committed to transforming the lives of foster youth through programs that provide essentials, educational support, and enrichment activities.Foster Love

Alliance for Children’s Rights
Offers free legal services and advocacy for children and teens in foster care, focusing on education, healthcare, and permanency planning.Alliance for Children’s Rights

Crittenton Services for Children and Families
Provides mental health, child welfare, and foster care services aimed at empowering youth and families in Southern California.crittentonsocal.org

Living Advantage, Inc.
Offers academic support, life skills training, and digital documentation services to foster youth, helping them transition successfully into adulthood.