Gavilan College Foster Youth Services
Gavilan College and EOPS welcome Foster Youth!
Are you currently, or have you been, in foster care?
At Gavilan College, we are committed to providing our Foster Youth with the level of services and support they need. Through our partnership with campus staff and resources, we can help you develop an academic, career, and personal plan that will help you achieve your lifelong goals.
We are also here to assist you remotely (online or over the phone) while the campus is closed or offering limited services due to COVID-19.
For Foster Youth questions or assistance at Gavilan College you can email Jennifer Tomasello, Foster Youth Liaison at jtomasello@gavilan.edu or call at 408-848-4740 or text at 408-782-4881 Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm.
You can also visit us during our Open Office Hours, Monday through Friday we will be available during the following times:
Just click on the meeting link to receive assistance. Please note that you may sit in a waiting room if we are assisting a student ahead of you.
Stacy Pham- Post-Secondary Coach at Pivotal
Supports foster youth on educational and employment services: scholarship support, resume building, tutoring services, connections to summer internships, and so much more!
Please contact Stacy at the EOPS office to learn more about Pivotal
Available by appointments -- please call or text (408) 882-7302 or e-mail stacy.pham@pivotalnow.org
Gavilan College Foster Youth Services:
- EOPS services
- Counseling services
- Early registration
- Grants and scholarships exclusive to Foster Youth
- Book vouchers
- Referral for emergency funding
- Emergency food and gas cards
- On-campus food pantry
- Personal referrals to community members and resources, including housing, mental health services, community hubs, and more!
Foster Youth New Student Checklist:
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Enroll at Gavilan College |
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Meet with a Counselor |
Schedule an appointment to meet with Counselor. Your counselor will help you register for classes. |
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Register for Classes |
As a Foster Youth, you may be eligible for early registration (Pre-Priority Level 1). Since many classes are only offered at limited times, having priority registration allows you to select the days and times that work for your schedule. |
Other Student Support Programs and Services
- If your family is on public assistance, you may qualify for CalWORKS.
- If you face both economic and education challenges, you may qualify for EOPS.
- If you are a single parent and eligible for EOPS, you may qualify for additional benefits and services through the Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE).
- If you need help with writing or math, you can visit the Gavilan Writing Center or Math Lab.
- If you need help with homework, the Tutoring Center has tutors that can help you in a number of subjects.
- If you have a disability, you can work with the DRC to identify the support services that will work for you.
- If you are looking for ways to improve your study habits or need help with time or stress management, attend a Student Success Workshop or access online workshops through your myGAV account.