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The report outlines general and foster-youth demographic profiles, then reviews forms of student aid spanning national, state, and campus-level supports available to individuals with foster care backgrounds. It also summarizes enrollment in foster-youth career and technical education (CTE) programs. 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Brown, Nidia Ruedas-Gracia, and Eboni M. Zamani-Gallaher  \nIntroduction  \nIntroduction  \nThe Postsecondary Pathways for Former Foster Care Youth (PP-FFCY) study is a research project that focuses on the transitions of foster care alums to and through postsecondary institutions. Through the Ofice of Community College Research and Leadership (OCCRL), the PP-FFCY project team is conducting a comprehensive needs assessment report that 1) provides a descriptive profile of Illinois foster care alums; 2) examines postsecondary access, opportunities, and supports for Illinois foster youth; and 3) addresses disparities in career and technical education (CTE) programs.  \nAlthough the PP-FFCY project focuses on Illinois foster youth, it is beneficial to examine programs and resources for foster care alums in other states. Consequently, in this research brief, we highlight California postsecondary programs and services that support youth in care, in addition to young adults aging out of foster care. Outlined below is a comprehensive review of the general and foster youth demographic profiles in California, followed by an overview of various forms of student aid (e.g., national-, state-, and campuslevel support) available for individuals with foster care backgrounds, as well as a synopsis of foster youth CTE program enrollment.  \nCalifornia’s General Population  \nAs the nation’s most populous state, California has more than 39 million residents (U.S. Census Bureau, 2022). Since the early 1900s, California has experienced unparalleled growth. Between 1920 and 1950, California’s total population more than tripled, growing from less than 2 million to 10 million people (Johnson et al., 2020). Over the years, California’s population continued to experience steady growth. Through local demographicshifs such as increased births and fewer deaths, as well  \nas international migration, over three million residents were added to California’s population within the past 10 years (Johnson et al., 2020; U.S. Census Bureau, 2022).  \nCalifornia is also one of the most diverse states in the nation. Recognized as a minority-majority state, California’s population includes over 10 million immigrants representing more than 60 countries (Johnson et al., 2020; Johnson & Sanchez, 2019). According to the 2021 United States Census QuickFacts, 40.2% of the residents were Latino, 35.2% were White, 15.9% were Asian, 6 .5% were African American, 4% were multiracial, 1.7% were American Inidan and Alalska Native, and less than 1% were Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (U.S. Census, 2021). During the next three decades, projections indicate that California’s population will continue to increase, with an average  \nrepresenting 7%(n=4,080 ) (Websteret al., 2019a).  \nannual upsurge of at least 300,000 people between 2020 Despite being recognized as a state with no racial and 2030 (Johnson et al., 2020). majority, racial disproportionality exists in the foster  \nCalifornia’s Foster Care Population care system. In 2018, Latinx children represented 50%  \nCalifornia’s child welfare system has an equally (n=29,771) of all children in foster care, followed by White distinctive demographic. With more than 391,098 children at 23%(n=13,305), then by African-American/ children registered in foster care nationwide (U.S. Black children who represented 22% of the population Department of Health and Human Services, 2021), (n=12,866). Of the remaining youth in care, 2%(n=1,195) California serves roughly 59,000 children in foster care, of the population were Asian/Pacific Islanders and 1% making its child welfare system the most populated in were American Indian/Alaska Native (Webster et al., the nation (Webster et al., 2019a). In 2018, youth of the 2019b).  \nages 16 through 20 represented 22%(n= 13,269) of all Federal-and State-level Financial Supports children receivi","cbCaioKGiR5X2EhF","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaioKGiR5X2EhF","pdf",20986130,"English","# Introduction\n## California’s General Population\n## California’s Foster Care Population\n## Federal-and State-level Financial Supports\n## The Federal Pell Grant\n## Chafee Grants","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the PP-FFCY study mentioned in the document?\",\"answer\":\"It studies transitions of foster care alumni to and through postsecondary institutions, using a comprehensive needs assessment to examine access, opportunities, supports, and disparities affecting career and technical education.\"},{\"question\":\"Why does the document compare foster care programs across states, and what does it do specifically for California?\",\"answer\":\"Although the broader project focuses on Illinois, the brief examines programs and resources in other states. It provides a California-focused review of demographic profiles and student aid options for youth in care and those aging out.\"},{\"question\":\"What is the Federal Pell Grant and how can foster youth access it?\",\"answer\":\"The Federal Pell Grant is a federal, need-based grant. Students generally must complete the FAFSA, and foster youth can apply as independent students, with eligibility for up to the stated annual Pell Grant amount for postsecondary expenses.\"}]","Postsecondary Programs and Services for Current and Former Foster Care Youth in California | PDF",1792059753,15]