Resources & Assistance for Former Foster Youth Background Image

Resources & Assistance for Former Foster Youth

CONTACT, HOURS & APPOINTMENTS

 

RAFFY (Resources & Assistance for Former Foster Youth) is a MiraCosta College program that arose out of a state wide initiative, designed to assist potential college students emancipated out of the foster care system.

SEE THE RAFFY FLYER

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:
    • California College Promise Grant 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.

Donate to RAFFY

Mail a Check
MiraCosta College Foundation
ATTN: RAFFY Program Donation
1 Barnard Drive, MS 7
Oceanside, CA 92056

Donate Online

Select RAFFY on the dropdown box under "I want to support".

Contacts

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

  • Jaymie Gonzaga
    RAFFY/EOPS Counselor
    760.795.6680
  • Cindy Arce
    Interim Student Services Coordinator, Academic Success & Equity (ASE) Programs
    760.757.2121 x6276
  • Yesenia Balcazar
    EOPS Faculty Director
    760.795.6680

Resources and Assistance for Former Foster Youth (RAFFY) is a service of the Department of Student Equity. For general inquiries about all Student Equity programs and services, please contact us at studentequity@miracosta.edu or call our main office at 760.757.2121 x6900.