The Foster Youth Services Coordinating Program Technical Assistance Provider grant is funded by the California Department of Education under the authority of California Education Code 42926 (b). This grant supports technical assistance activities for counties providing educational support to foster youth. Up to 5% of the Educational Services for Foster Youth allocation is designated for technical assistance, fostering collaboration, and data-driven decision-making to enhance the academic success of foster youth. The program aims to ensure school stability, promote interagency cooperation, and improve data-sharing efforts among county agencies.
The total funding available for this grant is approximately $1.62 million annually. The recipient of this funding will be responsible for assisting county agencies by providing technical guidance and training, supporting data collection and analysis, and facilitating virtual meetings and resource sharing. The funding is derived from Assembly Bill 107, Budget Act of 2024, and is designated under Budget Act Item 6100-119-0001.
Eligible applicants include organizations or agencies with demonstrated expertise in the Foster Youth Services Coordinating Program (FYSCP) and a strong background in continuous improvement. Applicants must also showcase their ability to foster collaboration among county agencies through interagency agreements focused on school stability and data-sharing. Additionally, applicants must have the capacity to support online meetings and maintain resource-sharing platforms. There are no specific eligibility requirements related to grade level or age.
The application for this grant is currently unavailable, but the deadline for submission is March 14, 2025. Applicants will be notified of funding decisions by May 9, 2025. No match funding is required for this grant, and there is no allocation formula, meaning that the full amount will be awarded to a single recipient.
For program-related inquiries, applicants can contact Rico Petrino at 916-327-5930 or via email at RPetrino@cde.ca.gov. Fiscal-related questions should be directed to Christina An at 916-324-2955 or CAn@cde.ca.gov. Additional support can be obtained from the Student Achievement and Support Division at 916-319-0836. The last modification to this funding opportunity was made on October 30, 2024.
