Leaders INvolved in Creating Change (LINC)

Program Description:

Leaders INvolved in Creating Change (LINC) is a support program designed to help link foster youth with support services on and off campus to ensure a successful transition from foster care to independent living.

Program Goals:

The goals of the program are to improve college access for current and former foster youth, increase retention and graduation rates and promote student learning and development.

Services Available:

• Academic Counseling
• Assist students with successfully completing the FAFSA, Chafee Grant application and other financial aid forms
• College Materials
• Emergency Bus Tokens
• Events
• Field Trips
• Food Pantry
• On Campus Independent Living Program (ILP) Coordinator
• John Burton Laptop Competition
• Link students with on-campus and off-campus resources
• Priority Registration (if eligible)
• Networking opportunities with other foster youth
• Workshops

Program Eligibility:

To be eligible for the program students must be former foster youth enrolled at Cerritos College.

For more information contact:

Yajayra Vejar in the LINC Office at (562) 860-2451 ext. 2371 yvejar@cerritos.edu

Sylvia Vera in the Financial Aid Office at (562) 860-2451 ext. 3225 svera@cerritos.edu

Yvette Tafoya in the EOPS Office at (562) 860-2451 ext. 2381  ytafoya@cerritos.edu

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