Does California have any program that help former foster children that are now adopted with college?
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Yes, try https://mygrantinfo.csac.ca.gov/logon.asp\n\nand http://www.fafsa.ed.gov\n\nand register
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That depends on how much information you have about him.  In my case I am adopted and have no information.  And as I was born in NY and it is a sealed records state all I can do is post with the adoption search boards and registries and wait and hope.  But if you know his name you have many other options.  internet phone search of the area where he last lived and such.  IF you truely want help you will need to give more information.\n\nBut please note.  You are not likely to find the reunion at the end you are hoping for.  You may forgive him but he is not likely to forgive himself.  From what I have seen that is what makes many parents who abandon kids stay away.  It is easier to pretend you dont exist than to face you and have to deal with the guilt for what they have done.
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You can adopt through your state welfare system and I don't think it will cost you anything (I may be wrong on that). If you call your state's child welfare system, they can tell you. Also a lot of states offer subsidies for families wanting to adopt special-needs children or kids who are wards of the state.
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I can't tell you of a good place to raise them cuz I'm stuck in Cali. For a great education you can homeschool your kids. That's what I do. Check this site out (California isn't the only state they serve) www.k12.com. The curriculum is great and it is free!
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It depends on which state you live in.  Some states offer tuition breaks or pay for tuition for children who were in the system.  Ask your caseworker or contact the Department who handles foster care.  You could also contact the Board of Regents for Higher Education of the State too.  (All those have different names BTW depending on the state.)\n\nYou should also fill out the FASFA (using the link below) because you probably would qualify for a Pell Grant.  Also, if you have good grades and have taken challenging high school classes, you may qualify through the SMART grant program.  It is new, so ask the financial aid office at the school you want to go to about it.  Also check out finaid.org below for scholarships too!  \n\nFinally, even if you can't pull together grants and scholarships, you can get student loans.  Long term, it is better to get a college degree so make the investment in yourself.  Good luck!
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I BELIEVE YOU CAN GET THAT INFORMATION THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES.  I KNOW IF YOU ARE ON WELFARE THEY HAVE A FEW PROGRAMS.  ONE THAT I CAN REMEMBER IS CRYSTAL STAIRS.
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Wow Richard, Sounds as if you've got alot going for you.  I live in California, and we have a program called One Stop Employment.  It is for 17-24 year olds.  Check your city and see if they have a similar program.  Another place you could start is the Councelor at your High School.  They shold be able to provide you with some good referals.  You might even ask if you can help in the school office.  I know we are always looking for help.  Or, what about Parks & Recreation, or City Hall.  All are great places to begin your search.
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I've heard UCLA has a good program; one of the Marine Science Academy teachers at my old school took a program there. But also UC Santa Barbara, since it has the additional benefit of being right next to a beach. Also UC San Diego, I think.
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My suggestion would be to contact the offices of Social Welfare for the Phillpines. The link is provided below.\n\nYou may also want to contact the local embassy for the Phillipines if you are in the USA (There are three big ones in Washington, Chicago, and Los Angeles) and they should be able to direct you as to who best to contact for more information on past adoptions.\n\nGood luck on your quest!
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Most states have a Family Independence Agency or sometimes called Department of Social Services.  Check St. Joseph's Childrens Home and site below.
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The UCs keep that information pretty well hidden, for good reasons.  UCLA has two programs with community colleges in the Los Angeles region to recruit and assist junior transfers.  My recommendation would be to find a community college you like that is part of the two programs and worm your way to the hearts of the admissions staff there.  Having an admissions person helping you every step of the way is as close of a guarantee as you will get to get admitted to UCLA.
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Yes. Here's the penal code for California, but i'm sure it's similar in all states, unadoption is near the bottom in chapter 3, but i'd recommend reading all of this:\n\nCalifornia Family Code Division 13 Part 3 Chapter 1\n\n9300.  (a) An adult may be adopted by another adult, including a\nstepparent, as provided in this part.\n   (b) A married minor may be adopted in the same manner as an adult\nunder this part.\n\n\n\n9301.  A married person who is not lawfully separated from the\nperson's spouse may not adopt an adult without the consent of the\nspouse, provided that the spouse is capable of giving that consent.\n\n\n\n9302.  (a) A married person who is not lawfully separated from the\nperson's spouse may not be adopted without the consent of the spouse,\nprovided that the spouse is capable of giving that consent.\n   (b) The consent of the parents of the proposed adoptee, of the\ndepartment, or of any other person is not required.\n\n\n\n9303.  (a) A person may not adopt more than one unrelated adult\nunder this part within one year of the person's adoption of an\nunrelated adult, unless the proposed adoptee is the biological\nsibling of a person previously adopted pursuant to this part or\nunless the proposed adoptee is disabled or physically handicapped.\n   (b) A person may not adopt an unrelated adult under this part\nwithin one year of an adoption of another person under this part by\nthe prospective adoptive parent's spouse, unless the proposed adoptee\nis a biological sibling of a person previously adopted pursuant to\nthis part.\n\n\n9304.  A person adopted pursuant to this part may take the family\nname of the adoptive parent.\n\n\n\n9305.  After adoption, the adoptee and the adoptive parent or\nparents shall sustain towards each other the legal relationship of\nparent and child and have all the rights and are subject to all the\nduties of that relationship.\n\n\n9306.  (a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), the birth parents\nof a person adopted pursuant to this part are, from the time of the\nadoption, relieved of all parental duties towards, and all\nresponsibility for, the adopted person, and have no right over the\nadopted person.\n   (b) Where an adult is adopted by the spouse of a birth parent, the\nparental rights and responsibilities of that birth parent are not\naffected by the adoption.\n\n\n\n9307.  A hearing with regard to adoption under Chapter 2 (commencing\nwith Section 9320) or termination of a parent and child relationship\nunder Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 9340) may, in the\ndiscretion of the court, be open and public.\n\nChapter 2\n\n9320.  (a) An adult may adopt another adult who is younger, except\nthe spouse of the prospective adoptive parent, by an adoption\nagreement approved by the court, as provided in this chapter.\n   (b) The adoption agreement shall be in writing, executed by the\nprospective adoptive parent and the proposed adoptee, and shall state\nthat the parties agree to assume toward each other the legal\nrelationship of parent and child and to have all of the rights and be\nsubject to all of the duties and responsibilities of that\nrelationship.\n\n\n9321.  (a) The prospective adoptive parent and the proposed adoptee\nmay file in the county in which either person resides a petition for\napproval of the adoption agreement.\n   (b) The petition for approval of the adoption agreement shall\nstate all of the following:\n   (1) The length and nature of the relationship between the\nprospective adoptive parent and the proposed adoptee.\n   (2) The degree of kinship, if any.\n   (3) The reason the adoption is sought.\n   (4) A statement as to why the adoption would be in the best\ninterest of the prospective adoptive parent, the proposed adoptee,\nand the public.\n   (5) The names and addresses of any living birth parents or adult\nchildren of the proposed adoptee.\n   (6) Whether the prospective adoptive parent or the prospective\nadoptive p
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I don't think that there is a free *certificate* program for childcare or any other field.  I guess you know the community colleges offer this, and sometimes online--but it's not free.\n\nSome welfare-type places offer free childcare training - but I don't think it's online.\n\nHere's the only one I could find, but I don't know if it's online\n\nAdult & Continuing Education @ CCNY \nChild Care Provider Certificate Program. Family/Group Child Care Provider Program ... CC310-1FE $Free Participants will be screened to determine eligibility ...\n\nhttp://www.ccny.cuny.edu/ace/childcare.html
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skip the other lame answers...well one was ok...just ok.\n\nThere are lots of adoption support groups online that can help you.    Never Give Up! \n\nwww.zabasearch.com \n\nwww.ussearch.com (the first part is free)..and this can tell you where she lives..(city and state)\n\nwhite pages to find listed people\nwww.theultimates.com\n\nGreat Articles\nhttp://www.adoption-help.org\n\nSupport Groups:\n\nhttp://groups.msn.com/TheForgottenPeople\n\nYahoo! Groups\nhttp://groups.yahoo.com\n\nSearchingRegistry\nfamilytiesadoptionsearch\nadoptee-support\nsoaringangels\nusaadoptiondatabase\ntouchedbyadoption\n\n\nGoogle Groups\nalt.birthright \nalt.support.adoption\nalt.support.adoption\n\nAlso here are some books to consider:\n\nSearch : A Handbook for Adoptees and Birthparents 3rd Edition\nby Jayne Askin\n\nWhose Child? : An Adoptee's Healing Journey from Relinquishment through Reunion ... and Beyond\nby Kasey Hamner\n\n\nBirthright : The Guide to Search and Reunion for Adoptees, Birthparents, and Adoptive...\nby Jean A. S. Strauss \n\n(you can buy this books used on shopping.Yahoo.com and on Amazon.com)\n\nhttp://shopping.yahoo.com/b:Books%20%26%20Magazines:53087558
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You can go through the Adopt-A-Soldier program. I linked it below.
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You might try Salvation Army I know they take them here in Tennessee. Or you could try the school where you live and see if they want them.
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Through the Florida CHIP program.\n\nhttp://www.floridakidcare.org/