Pivotal provides middle school, high school and post-secondary academic support and career exploration to current and former foster youth in Santa Clara County starting in 8th grade and San Mateo County starting in 9th grade.
To qualify for Pivotal services, candidates must:
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be current or former Santa Clara or San Mateo County foster youth, including those in guardianship (KinGap or legal), with established juvenile court dependency that continued at least one day past age 13. Other county juvenile court dependents living in/attending school in Santa Clara or San Mateo County may be eligible.
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be ready and able to work one on one with a caring coach who will help them discover their passions and explore career paths
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be ready to be their best self in school and work
Submitting a referral doesn't mean you've committed anyone to work with us or guarantee enrollment. We'll get back to you to answer questions, explore support needs and take next steps in our enrollment process if the student decides they’d like to work with us.