Moorpark College participates in the Foster Youth Success Initiative to assist connecting these students with support services and financial aid they need to achieve their academic goals.  Foster youth and former foster youth may contact the Foster Youth Liaison at Moorpark College for more information.

If you are a current or former foster youth and would like more information about Moorpark College, please contact:

Gonzalo Olivares
Counselor Assistant/Foster Youth Liaison
Financial Aid
golivares@vcccd.edu
805.378.1462

Scholarship and Grant Opportunities for Foster Youth

Chafee Grants up to $5000 available for former foster youth.
Apply Now (www.chafee.csac.ca.gov)

Foster Youth Resources
California Chafee Grant Program for Foster Youth (https://www.chafee.csac.ca.gov/default.aspx)
California Department of Social Services (http://www.childsworld.ca.gov/)
Casey Family Programs (http://www.casey.org/Home)
Foster Youth Help (http://www.fosteryouthhelp.ca.gov/)
Orphan Foundation of America (http://orphan.org/index.php)