B:E is Alameda County's primary provider of services for former foster youth.
Our mission is to help current and former foster youth make successful transitions to adulthood and living independently.
B:E provides a wide range of services to help youth through the challenging time of transition from being in foster care to living on their own. See an overview of our programs and eligibility.
JUST PUBLISHED: College Access Programs: A Guide For Allies Of Underserved Youth
Are you thinking about college, or do you support transition aged youth who are college-bound? Check out our new publication, College Access Programs: A Guide For Allies Of Underserved Youth. This guide is designed to help foster youth and their supportive adults make informed decisions about college access programs. Download your copy here.
Spring Book Money Season Is Open Through March 2, 2012
Planning to attend school next semester? You might be eligible for an Alameda County Book Money grant or stipend. Applications will be accepted from December 1, 2011 - March 2, 2012. Click the link to learn more and download an application for Alameda County Book Money. Questions? Call Courtney Ralph at (510) 667-7804 or Sara Goldware at (510) 667-7627.
NOW AVAILABLE: High School Diploma And GED Resources: A Guide For Transition Age Youth
Check out B:E's newest publication, High School Diploma And GED Resources: A Guide For Transition Age Youth. The guide is full of information about programs in Alameda County and San Francisco that can help you successfully complete your diploma or GED. Download the guide here.
"The best thing about B:E is they never give up on you."
