Youth in Foster Care

The goal of the STARS Resource Centers is to build the potential of youth in foster care by:

1. Build community among students in foster care
2. Sharing community resources
3. Build a college-going culture

STARS Volunteer Position Description-COMING SOON!
STARS Volunteer Role

1. Volunteers at middle school or high school to achieve personal and academic goals
2. Support foster youth students through one-to-one or group
3. Serve as a positive role model and friend
4. Plan and participate in activities with and for STARS students
5. Communicate with STARS students openly and non-judgmentally
6. Establish a relationship based on equal responsibility and respect
7. Encourage and support students in the STARS program

Time Commitment

1. One academic school year with STARS program
2. Spend a minimum of one hour per week with STARS students
3. Attend an initial two-hour training session and additional training as required

Participation Requirements

1. Be interested in working with students
2. Be willing to adhere to all program policies and procedures
3. Be dependable and consistent in meeting the time commitments
4. Be willing to communicate regularly with program staff
5. Be willing to receive constructive feedback regarding STARS activities

Benefits

1. Personal fulfillment through contribution to the community
2. Satisfaction in helping youth mature, progress, and achieve goals 
3. Training sessions allow you to learn skills valuable to employees
4. Personal ongoing support, and supervision to help you grow professionally
5. Establish meaningful connections in the Pasadena Unified School District

Click here to view the STARS Volunteer Application

Send your application to the Youth in Foster Care team.

Youth in Foster Care staff meets with youth who are new to the district monthly, to welcome them to PUSD. In these meetings, the early interventionist attempts to find out areas of academic needs, and introduce students to school staff such as counselors. They also ensure that students have everything they need to be successful such as school ID, books and lockers. Young people have a smooth transition to PUSD.  

• 2023 FY Education Law Fact Sheets 
• California Foster Youth Education Task Force Informational Resources
• 2024 Alliance for Childrens' Education Toolkit 
• Foster Youth Rights Handbook, Spanish
• FURS Hotline Information
• PPPSGV Sex Ed Training Information
• DCFS Benefits Eligibility Finder - A tool that helps connect students with the benefits they qualify for based on their FY / FFY status

• CDE Educator Guide
• LACOE AB740 Technical Guide