School & Stress
Between balancing school, work, a social life, and sleep – things can get overwhelming. Here are some helpful tips.
Balancing Everything
Educational Rights
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Handling School Stress
High School
College
Trade/Vocational Schools
Time Management
GED Process & Adult Education
Tutoring
Independent Living Programs
Resources for Foster Youth
Guardian Scholars Program
On-campus programs committed to providing support and services to former foster youth to assist in meeting the student’s academic and personal needs.
CA State Universities
University of California Guardian Scholar
Emergency Housing
Sacramento State University Student Emergency Housing
Sacramento State University Emergency Housing offers temporary emergency housing for CSU students facing homelessness. You MUST be a registered Sacramento State University student in good academic standing and with no criminal background. You can call Student Affairs and ask for the case manager. Laundry and showers are provided. Food assistance is provided as well if you are not receiving cash resources such as Cal Fresh, SSI, etc.
(916) 278-6060Sacramento Unified School District – Homeless Services Program
The Homeless Services program supports the enrollment, attendance and achievement of homeless students to ensure they receive equal access to educational opportunities. Specific services include assistance in the following areas: school enrollment and attendance support services, records retrieval, school and hygiene supplies, health/immunization referrals, shelter/housing and community referrals, and education support services under McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act: Education for Homeless Children and Youths.
(916) 643-7400Parker Family Resource Center & Homeless Services
Monica McRho, Homeless Program Coordinator
If you choose to stay at your “school of origin” (also known as your “home school”), you have the right to get free transportation to and from school. This will usually be in the form of bus tokens.
(916) 277-6892