Education and Youth Development

Education Assistance K-12

United Way 2-1-1 Information and Referral Service

  • Phone: 2-1-1 or (916) 498-1000
  • Website: https://www.211sacramento.org/
  • Services: Provides free referral services for educational support, transportation resources, and other community services.

Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) – Youth Programs

  • Phone: (916) 643-7400
  • Website: https://www.scoe.net/
  • Services: Offers alternative education, tutoring, after-school programs, and mentorship for young people with a focus on high-risk youth.

Sacramento Public Library – Teen Programs

  • Phone: (916) 264-2920
  • Website: https://www.saclibrary.org/
  • Services: Provides tutoring, career development workshops, STEM programs, and leadership opportunities for teens.

Target Excellence

  • Phone: (916) 545-2116
  • Address: 1331 Garden Hwy, Suite 100, Sacramento, CA 95833
  • Services: Offers after-school programs, college readiness, and tutoring.

Bridge Network

  • Phone: (916) 244-1400
  • Website: https://www.bridge-network.org/
  • Address: 7851 35th Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95824
  • Services: Provides after-school program services, mentoring, teen groups, work readiness, independent study, and tutoring.

SETA Head Start

  • Phone: (916) 263-3804
  • Website: https://headstart.seta.net/
  • Address: 925 Del Paso Blvd, Suite 100, Sacramento, CA 95815
  • Services: Provides early childhood education for children from birth to age 5.

First 5 Sacramento

  • Phone: (916) 876-5865
  • Website: https://first5sacramento.saccounty.gov/
  • Address: 2750 Gateway Oaks Drive, Suite 330, Sacramento, CA 95833
  • Services: Offers programs and services that benefit children and families, including early learning and school readiness initiatives.

Tutoring and Academic Support

Sacramento Public Library – Teen Programs.

  • Phone: (916) 264-2920
  • Website: https://www.saclibrary.org/teens
  • Services: Offers tutoring, career development workshops, STEM programs, and leadership opportunities for teens

My Brother’s Keeper Sacramento

Sacramento Area Youth Services (SAYS)

  • Phone: (916) 739-0421
  • Website: https://www.sacyouthcenter.org/
  • Services: Provides counseling, tutoring, mentorship, and community service programs for teens and young adults.

Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) – Youth Programs

  • Phone: (916) 643-7400
  • Website: https://www.scoe.net/
  • Services: Offers alternative education, tutoring, after-school programs, and mentorship for high-risk youth.

City of Elk Grove – Youth and Teen Programs

  • Includes after-school care, leadership development, and tutoring services.
  • Phone: (916) 405-5300
  • Website: https://www.elkgrovecity.org/
  • Services: Offers programs and services that benefit children and families, including early learning and school readiness initiatives.

City of Roseville – Youth and Teen Services

  • Phone: (916) 774-5950
  • Website: https://www.roseville.ca.us/
  • Services: Provides after-school tutoring, job training, and youth leadership initiatives.

City of Folsom – Youth Programs

  • Phone: (916) 461-6601
  • Website: https://www.folsom.ca.us/
  • Services: Offers tutoring, volunteer opportunities, and leadership programs for teens.

City of Rancho Cordova – Youth Development Services

City of West Sacramento – Teen Programs

Youth Empowerment Service (YES)

  • Phone: (916) 424-9900
  • Website: https://www.youthyes.org/
  • Services: Provides tutoring, leadership development, and educational support.

College and Higher Education Support

Sacramento State University (CSU Sacramento)

  • Phone: (916) 278-6011
  • Website: Sacramento State Admissions
  • Services: Undergraduate and graduate admissions support, financial aid guidance, first-year experience programs.

Sacramento City College (SCC)

Los Rios Community College District (Including SCC, CRC, ARC, FLC)

  • Phone: (916) 568-3042
  • Website: https://www.losrios.edu/
  • Services: Financial aid, college transfer assistance, job training programs.

California College Guidance Initiative (CCGI)

  • Phone: (916) 498-1000 (United Way 2-1-1 Referral)
  • Website: https://www.californiacolleges.edu/
  • Services: College preparation and financial aid resources for California students.

Sacramento Area Youth Empowerment (SAYE)

The Sacramento Scholarship Foundation

California Dream Act (For Undocumented Students)

  • Phone: (888) 224-7268 (California Student Aid Commission)
  • Website: https://dream.csac.ca.gov/
  • Services: Financial aid for undocumented students.

College Futures Foundation

NextUp Program (Formerly EOPS - for foster youth)

  • Phone: (916) 255-3516 (Sacramento County Child Welfare)
  • Website: https://www.cccco.edu/
  • Services: Academic support, financial assistance, career counseling.

College Information Fair - Sacramento

  • Phone: Call (916) 263-3800 (Sacramento Works) for event information.
  • Services: College admissions, scholarships, financial aid presentations.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Federal Pell Grant

  • Phone: 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243)
  • Website: https://www.pellgrant.com/
  • Services: Financial grants for low-income students.

Adult School and GED Resources

Greater Sacramento Urban League

  • Address: 3725 Marysville Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95838
  • Phone: 916-286-8600
  • Services: Provides education, job training, and placement opportunities, including GED preparation.

Northern California Construction Training (NCCT)

  • Address: 10170 Missile Way, Mather, CA 95655
  • Phone: 916-387-1564
  • Services: Prepares individuals for construction careers, including GED preparation if necessary.

Sacramento Regional Conservation Corps (SRCC)

  • Address: 6101 27th St, Sacramento, CA 95822
  • Phone: 916-386-8894
  • Services: Provides education and job training for young adults, including high school diploma and GED assistance 

Wind Youth Services

  • Address: 815 S St, Sacramento, CA 95811
  • Phone: 916-504-3313
  • Services: Supports homeless and at-risk youth, including GED and educational support.

Sacramento City College - Re-Emerging Scholars Program

  • Address: 3835 Freeport Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95822
  • Phone: 916-558-2234
  • Services: Assists individuals with enrolling in college, even without a high school diploma.

Sacramento Public Library

  • Phone: 916-264-2920
  • Website: https://www.saclibrary.org/
  • Services: Provides free GED/HiSET study materials, online resources, and tutoring assistance.

California State University - Sacramento (High School Equivalency Program)

Twin Rivers Adult School

  • Phone: 916-566-2785
  • Website: https://www.tras.edu/
  • Services: GED preparation classes and Pearson VUE Testing Center for official GED exams.

San Juan Adult Education

  • Phone: 916-971-7654
  • Website: https://adulteducation.sanjuan.edu/
  • Services: Offers free GED test preparation classes, personalized learning plans, and test scheduling assistance.

Charles A. Jones Career & Education Center

  • Phone: 916-395-5800
  • Website: https://caj.scusd.edu/
  • Services: Provides GED/HiSET preparation classes, workforce training, and career guidance.

Elk Grove Adult and Community Education

  • Phone: 916-686-7717
  • Website: https://egace.egusd.net/
  • Services: GED preparation courses, computer-assisted learning, and official testing services.

Los Rios Community College District (American River College, Sacramento City College, Cosumnes River College, Folsom Lake College)

  • Phone: 916-568-3100
  • Website: https://losrios.edu/
  • Services: Provides GED preparation courses, adult education support, and access to college transition programs.

Sacramento City Unified School District - Adult Education

Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) Resources

Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE)

  • Phone: (916) 228-2500
  • Website: https://www.scoe.net/
  • Services:
    • Alternative education programs
    • Tutoring and academic support
    • Career technical education programs
    • Special education programs
    • Mental health support for students
    • Support for students experiencing homelessness (Project TEACH)

Project TEACH (SCOE)

  • Phone: (916) 228-2542
  • Website: http://projectteach.scoe.net/
  • Services: Supports the educational success of children experiencing homelessness by providing access to schooling, tutoring, and related services.

Sacramento City Unified School District (SCUSD)

  • Phone: (916) 643-7400
  • Website: https://www.scusd.edu/
  • Services:
    • School transportation for eligible students
    • Special education services
    • Tutoring and academic support
    • Counseling and mental health services

Elk Grove Unified School District

  • Phone: (916) 686-7750
  • Website: https://www.egusd.net/
    • Services:
    • Bus services for qualifying students
    • Learning disability testing
    • Parent workshops on improving student performance
    • Special education services

San Juan Unified School District

  • Phone: (916) 979-8877
  • Website: https://www.sanjuan.edu/
  • Services:
    • Learning disability assessments
    • After-school tutoring
    • School attendance improvement programs

Resources to Keep Kids in School & Improve Grades

United Way California Capital Region (2-1-1)

  • Phone: Dial 2-1-1 or (916) 498-1000
  • Website: https://www.211sacramento.org/
  • Services: Helps families access educational support, tutoring, and attendance improvement resources.

Sacramento Public Library – Teen Programs

  • Phone: (916) 264-2920
  • Website: https://www.saclibrary.org/
  • Services: Offers free tutoring, career development workshops, and STEM programs.

Twin Rivers Sacramento County Mental Health Services

  • Phone: (916) 875-1055
  • Services: Provides mental health support for youth struggling in school due to emotional or behavioral challenges.

Twin Rivers Educational Services

  • Phone: (916) 228-2500
  • Services: Provides support for students, teachers, and families through various programs, including curriculum development, instructional support, and professional development opportunities.

Twin Rivers Special Education Department

  • Phone: (916) 228-2500
  • Services: Offers programs for students aged 3 to 22 with emotional, cognitive, physical, or medical disabilities, including specialized services such as vision support, speech and language therapy, and access to school nurses and psychologists.

Twin Rivers Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI)

  • Phone: (916) 228-2500
  • Services: Focuses on school safety, violence prevention, substance abuse prevention, and mental health services to create a supportive learning environment.

Twin Rivers Student Support and Health Services

  • Phone: (916) 643-9421
  • Services: Offers a wide range of social, emotional, and health resources to help students thrive, including programs to promote attendance, positive school climate, and overall well-being.

Twin Rivers Learning Disability Testing

  • Phone: (916) 278-6252
  • Services: Sacramento State's Counseling and Diagnostic Services Center provides educational testing designed to assess K-12 students for learning disabilities in areas such as reading, math, and writing.

Twin Rivers Service Information

General Contact Information

Student Services Department

  • Address: 5115 Dudley Blvd., Bay C, McClellan, CA 95652
  • Phone: (916) 566-1620
  • Email: stu.service@trusd.net
  • Services: Provides support programs including counseling, health services, and attendance assistance.

Foster Youth Services

  • Address: 5115 Dudley Blvd., Bay C, McClellan, CA 95652
  • Phone: (916) 566-1600
  • Services: Offers case management and support for students in foster care, collaborating with social workers to ensure school stability and prompt enrollment.

Early Childhood Education

  • Phone: (916) 566-1616
  • Email: EnrollPreK@trusd.net
  • Services: Provides preschool, childcare, and related services for young children.

Sacramento City Unified School District (SCUSD) 

Family and Community Empowerment (FACE) Department

Student Support and Health Services

Student Support Centers

  • Contact: For schools with onsite centers, refer to the https://www.scusd.edu/student-support-centers page. If your school is not listed, call (916) 643-2354 or send a referral directly to the Connect Center.
  • Services: Offers support to students struggling socially, emotionally, behaviorally, and/or academically

Center Joint Unified School District (CJUSD) Student & Family Support Services Office

Elk Grove Unified School District (EGUSD)

  • Address: 9510 Elk Grove Florin Road, Elk Grove, CA 95624
  • Phone: (916) 686-5085
  • Website: https://www.egusd.net/
  • Services: Offers comprehensive educational programs, mental health assistance resources, and support services for students and families.

Folsom Cordova Unified School District (FCUSD)

  • Address: 1965 Birkmont Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
  • Phone: (916) 294-9000
  • Website: https://www.fcusd.org/
  • Services: Provides a range of educational services, including special education, counseling, and family engagement programs.

Natomas Unified School District (NUSD)

  • Address: 1901 Arena Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95834
  • Phone: (916) 567-5400
  • Website: https://www.natomasunified.org/
  • Services: Offers diverse educational programs, mental health resources, and family support services.

River Delta Unified School District (RDUSD)

  • Address: 445 Montezuma Street, Rio Vista, CA 94571
  • Phone: (707) 374-1700
  • Website: https://www.rdusd.org/
  • Services: Provides educational services across multiple counties, offering support programs for students and families.

Robla School District

  • Address: 5248 Rose Street, Sacramento, CA 95838
  • Phone: (916) 649-5248
  • Website: https://www.robla.k12.ca.us/
  • Services: Focuses on early childhood education, family engagement, and support services to enhance student success.

Arcohe Union School District (K–8)

  • Address: P.O. Box 93, Herald, CA 95638
  • Phone: (209) 748-2313
  • Website: www.arcohe.net
  • Services: Provides elementary and middle school education with various support programs for students and families.

Elverta Joint School District (K–8)

  • Address: 7900 Eloise Avenue, Elverta, CA 95626
  • Phone: (916) 991-2244
  • Website: www.ejesd.net
  • Services: Offers K–8 education with a focus on community involvement and student support services.

Galt Joint Union Elementary School District (K–8)

  • Address: 1018 C Street, Suite 210, Galt, CA 95632
  • Phone: (209) 744-4545
  • Website: http://www.galt.k12.ca.us
  • Services: Provides comprehensive elementary education and various family support programs.

Galt Joint Union High School District (9–12)

  • Address: 150 Camellia Way, Galt, CA 95632
  • Phone: (209) 745-3061
  • Website: http://www.ghsd.us
  • Services: Offers high school education with programs aimed at academic excellence and student well-being.