Resources & Assistance for Former Foster Youth
R.A.F.F.Y.

Raffy is a MiraCosta College Foster Youth program that arose out of a state wide initiative, which was designed to assist potential college students who were being emancipated out of the foster care system.

How Can RAFFY Help You?

If you are a current Foster Youth (or a Former Foster Youth), the RAFFY Program provides many services which are outlined below, but the most important service is that of your RAFFY Liaison. A Liaison is someone who understands your situation, will be sensitive to your needs & challenges and is a person who will equip you to help you succeed in college and beyond.

  • Consistent commitment by highly trained RAFFY program staff.
  • Assistance with the MiraCosta College application process.
  • Assistance with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which may include such as:
    • Board of Governor's Grant (BOG) Fee Waiver
    • Pell Grant
    • Chafee
    • Guardian Scholars Scholarship
  • Academic Counseling.
  • Personal Counseling.
  • Assistance with priority acceptance into the Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOPS) application process, which may include:
    • Priority registration
    • Book services
    • Grant assistance
    • First-time college student Summer Block Program
    • Bus Pass
  • Housing referrals.
  • Assistance with Medi-Cal applications.
  • Referrals to community resources.
  • Semester events; Pizza parties, Bowling.

Contacts

For more information on the RAFFY program, please contact one of the individuals below:

Jaymie Gonzaga
760.795.6680

Yesenia Balcazar
760.795.6680

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