Resources and Media
Owl's Nest
Posted by Tristan Remple on December 26, 2024
The purpose of the Housing Insecurity Resources webpage is to provide the most up-to-date county and community housing resources available to assist Foothill College students who are facing homelessness or who are housing insecure. Please Note: Foothill does not provide student housing nor do we act as a liaison to local apartment housing.
Supporting Students Experiencing Homelessness
Posted by Tristan Remple on July 8, 2024
To better understand the needs of students experiencing homelessness and the ways California’s colleges can more effectively support them, the California Homeless Youth Project (CHYP) and the ACLU Foundations of California (ACLU) surveyed California’s college homeless liaisons. Staff from as many as 61% of California’s community colleges responded to the survey. This report details the responses of people working most closely with this student community and offers recommendations to improve practice.
Basic Needs Center Toolkit
Posted by Tristan Remple on July 8, 2024
The primary purpose of the toolkit to assist California community college leaders, staff, and administrators with planning, implementing, and improving their basic needs centers and services. The focus of the toolkit is practical action steps, innovative practices, and research-supported strategies.
Rebecca W. Watkin Scholarship Program
Posted by Tristan Remple on July 8, 2024
Students living in an EAH affordable housing unit can apply for this scholarship. The scholarship is not for housing but is geared toward those who need an affordable place to live as well as tuition assistance. The award is approximately $2,500 per year.
Los Angeles Room and Board
Posted by Tristan Remple on July 8, 2024
LA Room and Board ensures that California’s community college students achieve their postsecondary education goals by providing affordable transitional housing designed to end homelessness. LA Room and Board’s residential education program, promotes to our students persistence, retention, and completion from their certificate, associate’s and bachelor’s degree programs.
Ventura College Campus Resources
Posted by Tristan Remple on July 8, 2024
Resources for homeless students
East Los Angeles College Student Health Center - Housing & Shelter
Posted by Tristan Remple on July 8, 2024
ELAC partners with various community partners to help students find safe housing and shelter.
City College of San Francisco - The Homeless At-Risk Transitional Students (HARTS) Program
Posted by Tristan Remple on July 8, 2024
The HARTS Program provides student support services to current CCSF students who are experiencing or at risk of experiencing housing insecurity.
San Diego Mesa College - Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS)
Posted by Tristan Remple on July 8, 2024
EOPS provides services over, above and beyond what the college provides. We provide a student-centered environment by promoting access, retention and completion of educational goals.
San Diego City College - Welcome Home City
Posted by Tristan Remple on July 8, 2024
Welcome Home City (WHC) is a program designed to support homeless and housing insecure City College students. The WHC team assists students in securing sustainable, long-term housing solutions that support our students' academic journeys. Once a student connects with the WHC team, relevant campus and community resources will also be provided to address each student’s unique situation.