California Youth Connection (CYC) - Foster Youth Leadership & Housing Advocacy

Housing & Shelter — Supervised Living for Older Youth in Oakland, California. California Youth Connection (CYC) is a statewide foster youth-led organization that advocates for improved supervised living and independent living policies for older youth in foster care. Provides peer support, leadership development, policy advocacy, and connections to AB12 extended foster care, Supervised Independent Living Placement (SILP), and Transitional Housing Program resources. Offices i

Phone: (510) 433-2146

Address: 1611 Telegraph Avenue, Suite 1200, Oakland, California, 94612

Website: https://www.calyouthconn.org

Languages: English, Spanish, Multiple

Services offered: Peer support and mentorship for foster youth, leadership development, AB12/SILP/transitional housing policy advocacy, connections to housing resources and supervised living programs, statewide resource navigation

Ages served: Foster youth and former foster youth (ages 14–26)

Insurance & payment accepted: No Fee

Good to know: Southern California regional chapters available. Statewide organization led by foster youth. Coverage: California statewide. Source: 211 OC Supervised Living for Older Youth

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Frequently asked questions about California Youth Connection (CYC) - Foster Youth Leadership & Housing Advocacy

How do I contact California Youth Connection (CYC) - Foster Youth Leadership & Housing Advocacy?

You can call California Youth Connection (CYC) - Foster Youth Leadership & Housing Advocacy at (510) 433-2146 or visit 1611 Telegraph Avenue, Suite 1200 in Oakland, California. Their website is https://www.calyouthconn.org.

What services does California Youth Connection (CYC) - Foster Youth Leadership & Housing Advocacy offer?

California Youth Connection (CYC) - Foster Youth Leadership & Housing Advocacy offers Peer support and mentorship for foster youth, leadership development, AB12/SILP/transitional housing policy advocacy, connections to housing resources and supervised living programs, statewide resource navigation. Serves Foster youth and former foster youth (ages 14–26). California Youth Connection (CYC) is a statewide foster youth-led organization that advocates for improved supervised living and independent living policies for older youth in foster care. Provides peer support, leadership development, policy

Are services at California Youth Connection (CYC) - Foster Youth Leadership & Housing Advocacy free or low-cost?

Many community housing & shelter providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. California Youth Connection (CYC) - Foster Youth Leadership & Housing Advocacy reports accepting: No Fee. Call California Youth Connection (CYC) - Foster Youth Leadership & Housing Advocacy at (510) 433-2146 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

What languages does California Youth Connection (CYC) - Foster Youth Leadership & Housing Advocacy support?

California Youth Connection (CYC) - Foster Youth Leadership & Housing Advocacy reports providing services in: English, Spanish, Multiple. If you need another language, ask about translation services or call 988 for free crisis support in English and Spanish.

Who is eligible for services at California Youth Connection (CYC) - Foster Youth Leadership & Housing Advocacy?

California Youth Connection (CYC) - Foster Youth Leadership & Housing Advocacy reports serving Foster youth and former foster youth (ages 14–26). Accepted insurance/payment: No Fee. Eligibility can also depend on income, residency, and the specific service needed — call (510) 433-2146 to confirm before visiting.

What if I'm in crisis right now?

If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.

In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.