Education
This section provides information about educational resources, such as local community colleges and universities, financial aid and scholarships, and educational support services available to teens and young adults in San Diego County.
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Junior League of San Diego
The Junior League of San Diego (JLSD) is dedicated to serving the greater San Diego area. JLSD is currently focused on supporting San Diego County transition-age foster youth (TAY) as they make the critical transition into independent adult life. Since 2012, JLSD has dedicated member volunteer efforts and financial resources to this area. Current programs include college textbook scholarship opportunities, Tools for Success life skills workshops, Community Partner engagement, the Solutions Summit, a groundbreaking, multi-day conference designed to facilitate collaboration among existing TAY service providers to improve large-scale issues and the mentoring program which provide TAY with a stable adult relationship to assist with their transition to independent life.
(619) 234-2253
Just in Time for Foster Youth: College Bound
Over the past nine years, College Bound has grown to help more than 400 youth toward success in college. Each year, the Just in Time family comes together to give transitioning foster youth the resources and encouragement they need to begin a new life chapter as college students.
(619) 683-9340 Ext. 21
Juvenile Court and Community Schools (JCCS) Scholarship Foundation: Dollars for Scholars Program
The Juvenile Court and Community Schools (JCCS) Scholarship Foundation, popularly known as Dollars for Scholars, was created in 1986 to provide scholarships for JCCS students.
(858) 569-3187
McAlister Institute- New Hope Teen Recovery Center
McAlister Institute Teen Recovery Centers (TRCs) provide substance abuse treatment, recovery, and education for adolescents who are using, misusing, or abusing alcohol and/or other drugs. Each program accommodates teens’ school schedules, offering after-school treatment, individual and group counseling, and structured recovery activities to help teens develop the tools they need to stay alcohol- and drug-free. Programs are conveniently located for easy access and now offer satellite locations at schools throughout the County.
(619) 442-0277
MiraCosta College
With an average class size of about 30 to 45, MiraCosta students rave about their professors and the personal attention they receive. Both students and staff enjoy a friendly atmosphere, and the feeling that we are all here to help one another. Our diverse student body includes people from a variety of ages, ethnicities and cultural backgrounds. Locations in Oceanside and Cardiff.
MiraCosta College: 1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside, CA 92056
San Elijo Campus: 3333 Manchester Avenue, Cardiff, CA 92007
(760) 757-2121
Monarch School
Monarch has served San Diego for more than 25 years, beginning as a one-room education center and growing into a K-12 school offering a comprehensive program designed to help students impacted by homelessness.
(619)-652-4100
National University
Since 1971, National University has been dedicated to making lifelong learning opportunities accessible, challenging, and relevant to a diverse student population. Today, that dedication has resulted in National University becoming the second-largest private, nonprofit institution of higher education in California and 12th largest in the United States. Based in San Diego, California, National University offers a wide range of educational opportunities that will help you earn your associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, or teaching credential. Choose from a variety of online degree programs or from our convenient locations throughout California, Florida, Nevada and Virginia.
(858)-355-6288
New Alternatives: Cajon Valley School
New Alternatives Cajon Valley School Project provides a day rehabilitation for children in the El Cajon School District.
(619)-441-6172
New Haven Youth & Family Services: Center for Community Connections
Community Connections offers supportive services (such as transportation, childcare, and interview attire), counseling, and educational and vocational assistance. The center is open Monday through Saturday, and young adults drop in or attend scheduled workshops and individualized tutoring. They also enjoy the basketball court, weight room, movie theater, computers, and special events.
(760) 630-4035
New Haven Youth and Family Services
New Haven offers a day treatment program and a residential treatment program that runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week in 12 six-bed residences throughout Vista, Oceanside and San Marcos. Our program works to engage and instruct youth who have been unsuccessful in public school due to behavioral, mental health, substance abuse, learning disabilities and/or truancy problems.
(760) 630-4035
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