NextUp (Current/Former Foster Youth)

Mission

The NextUp Program is a service provided through EOPS to assist eligible current and former foster youth. The program’s goal is to encourage enrollment, retention, and transfer by offering additional services including NextUp orientation, academic counseling, workshops, grants, meal cards, transportation cards, parking permits, educational supplies, and much more.

We collaborate with other departments on campus and community partners to ensure students have wrap around support. Through peer mentorship and collaborative efforts NextUp’s goal is to bridge the gap and increase student’s academic and personal outcomes.

Need Help or Have Questions?

Connect with a NextUp staff member and get your questions answered.

Hours:
Monday – Thursday
8:30am-5:00pm

Available Fridays virtually through phone, email, Pronto Team Communications during Spring and Fall semester.

Contact:
(209) 384-6077
or [email protected]

Visit the NextUp Center
Merced Campus
Student Union Building, Room 127

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Community Partners

We are always looking to connect with youth that will benefit from our services. If you are a community partner that works with foster youth please connect with us so we can share our services and benefits with your youth. We offer campus tours, presentations, off site enrollment, and more. We have a dedicated Enrollment and Retention Specialist that will meet your youth where they are most comfortable or where it is the most convenient.

If you would like to book or discuss possibilities please connect with our program coordinator at 209-384-6077 or [email protected].