CAFYES / NextUp
Cooperating Agencies Foster Youth Educational Support Program (CAFYES/NextUp)
The NextUp Program, formerly Cooperating Agencies Foster Youth Educational Support (CAFYES), developed comprehensive and coordinated sets of services and programs that involve internal and external community partnerships, identifying and addressing barriers--including health and well-being--to the academic success of current and former foster youth. The NextUp Program is administered by the EOPS Program.
Also visit the GUARDIAN SCHOLARS program page for additional services.
Eligibility
- EOPS student
- 25 years old or younger
- Former or current Foster Youth whose dependency was established on or after the youth's 13th birthday (must verify)
- Enrolled in/working towards 9 units (DSPS = 6 or less)
Benefits & Services
- Additional Book Voucher
- NextUp cash grants
- Specialized workshops
- Additional services as needed/available
Office Hours and Location
Monday to Thursday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday: 9:00AM - 1:00PM
Location: Student Services Building (SSB) 330
Live Chat:
EOPS Online Counseling
EOPS Front Desk
Contact
Email: FosterYouth@wlac.edu
Phone: (310) 287-4317
Tracye Jones, Foster Youth Counselor (Guardian Scholars and NextUp)
Email: Jonestl3@laccd.edu
Phone: (310) 287-4530
Araceli Alvarez-Nunez, Foster Youth Student Success Coach
Email: AlvareA4@laccd.edu