FAFSA For Foster Youth: Everything You Need To Know
FAFSA season is in full swing! The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (or FAFSA) is the main hub for all college goers to apply for federal and state grants (free money) as well
How Foster Youth Qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits
If you are a foster parent caring for a disabled child, he or she may qualify for disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA). There are two disability programs,
How You Can Save With iFoster In 2020
It’s 2020, and the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has just confirmed what many of us already knew. Income for the majority of U.S. households isn’t growing. In fact, it’s been
What Is The iFoster Jobs Program?
“We need to work to live.” This is the reality we tell our foster youth on the first day of the iFoster Jobs Program. Before they are even eligible to vote, our young
iFoster Distributes First Round of Phones to Foster Youth
Back in April of this year, the CPUC authorized California LifeLine to provide up to 25 million dollars to fully subsidize the cost of smartphones with unlimited voice, text and
Holiday Resources For iFoster Members
With the holidays fast approaching, there’s no better time to take advantage of the full range of hundreds of incredible discounts and coupons through the iFoster member portal. Many
Financing College: Foster Care College Grants
Did you know that if you were in foster care for even one day after your 13th birthday, you’re eligible to receive enough financial aid to pay for community college, four-year
iFoster Accepts Best New AmeriCorps Program Award
On September 19, 2019, iFoster was thrilled to accept the Best New AmeriCorps Program award for TAY AmeriCorps, chosen out of approximately 175 other programs. At the DoubleTree Hotel
iFoster & CalFresh Announce Partnership
In June 2019, iFoster was thrilled to strike up a partnership with CalFresh, the largest food program in California. CalFresh provides monthly food benefits to eligible, low-income
6 Quick Statistics On The Current State Of Foster Care
The state of foster care is constantly changing and evolving. No two years — or even months — are exactly the same because there are constant developments that affect the institution