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Dream Center

Kings County Office of Education Youth Services team provides a variety of resources and professional development related to supporting educational access and success for Kings County children and youth in foster care, or experiencing homelessness.

For the latest information please visit the KCOE Youth Services Website

The image shows a house where Foster and McKinney Vento students can go to receive services.

Dream Center Flyer

Services for students TK-12th grade:

  • In the foster care system
  • Ward of the local tribal court. (ICWA)
  • Experiencing homelessness
  • Are unaccompanied youth

Services Offered

  • Educational rights advocacy and support
  • College tours
  • Summer enrichment
  • Assistance with FAFSA, registration, and college enrollment
  • Credit and transcript evaluations
  • Assistance with referrals and services:
    • Housing and transportation
    • Assistance with obtaining employment
    • Job search and creating resume

 

On-Site Resources

  • Clothing closet
  • Food pantry
  • Study space
  • Laundry facility
  • School supplies
  • Hygiene products
  • Internet access
  • Library
  • Chromebook use
  • Copies upon request

Emails:
info.mckinneyvento@kingscoe.org

info.fosteryouthcoordination@kingscoe.org

Address:
1212 N. Douty Street Hanford, CA 93230

Lavena Najera

Youth Services Supervisor

559-537-6260 Ext. 17100

Arianna Madrigal-Ornelas

Education Learning Technician

559-537-6260 Ext. 17102

Andrea Chavez

Education Learning Technician

559-537-6260 Ext. 17103

 

Dr. Gen Almanzar

Director

559-589-2503 Ext. 13301