EOPS & CARE

Real Opportunities for Foster Youth

NextUp offers students who are current or former foster youth an expansion of high-touch and supportive services that can make your commitment to achieving your educational goals possible.

Who We Are: Our Mission

The NextUP program at Foothill College is a vibrant and welcoming community committed to fostering personal growth, academic success, and lifelong transformation. Rooted in kindness, compassion, and acceptance, our goal is to nurture a sense of belonging where all voices are valued. We create a supportive environment where every participant can explore their inner potential and pursue their purpose with courage and persistence.

Our Values

We believe in celebrating creativity, connection, friendship, and that learning should be both meaningful and fun. By providing opportunities that inspire resilience and authentic self-expression, our commitment lies in embracing challenges with compassion, advocacy, and cultivating growth, while building a community where every program participant thrives on the path to success.

Eligibility

You are admitted through the EOPS program
Your foster youth dependency was established or continued by the court on or after your 13th birthday
You are under the age of 26 at the start of the academic year (July 1)
Your are enrolled in 9 units, less if nder the guidance of an EOPS/NextUp counselor and with the approval of the program director