Foster Youth Process

First

Second

  • Obtain your Dependency Verification or Ward of the Court Letter.
    • Former Foster Youth students, you can obtain these documents by going on-line, to the California State Foster Care Ombudsman Website or by calling 1.877.846.1602.
    • Current Foster Youth students, you can obtain these documents by contacting your Social Worker.
  • For support in obtaining verification documents, contact the FYS Outreach Specialist.

​Submit FY Student Information form and verification documents to the FYS office or email them to FosterYouth@collegeofthedesert.edu.

Third

Schedule an appointment to meet with one of our Foster Youth Counselors to begin developing a Comprehensive Student Educational Plan (SEP) and discuss with our FY staff to see if you qualify to enroll into other special programs​ at College of the Desert.

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FosterYouth@collegeofthedesert.edu
Phone: 760.776.7498