Caregivers

Caregivers and Foster Parents play a vital role in supporting foster youth on their journey to completing high school and pursing higher education. At BGSA, we recognize your dedication and are committed to being a valuable resource for you over the next four years. Our goal is to equip you with the tools, support, and advocacy needed to help your student stay on a college-bound path.

BGSA offers

• Annual trainings
• Educational advocacy support
• Resources to ensure your student stays on the college going path!

Check out the resource links we have below!

Alliance for Children’s Rights

Alliance for Children’s Rights provides several resources for caregivers and foster youth (educational advocacy, employment opportunities, and workshops to help youth prepare to transition out of care).

Khan Academy

Khan Academy is a great resource for free online tutoring for math, biology, physics and other subjects. Parents and students can access the thousands of free videos via this link: https://www.khanacademy.org/

Kinship Care Services

Kinship Care Services identifies resources in your community for relatives raising kin. To learn more about this resource, please follow this link: http://lacdcfs.org/kinshippublic/default.html

LAUSD E-Choices Application

Are you looking to gain access to additional options for your student to attend a school not in your home district? Check out the option available through LAUSD and reach out to BGSA for support regarding school choices for your student. http://echoices.lausd.net/

U.S. Department of Education

Great resource for parents to learn more about special education, early childhood education, and reading resources. Check out their website here.