A PROGRAM OF THE VINE & VISION FOUNDATION
Academic & workforce case management.
The Vision Studio is the education and workforce development arm of the foundation — equipping foster and justice-involved youth with the skills, knowledge, and support they need to thrive.
WHY IT MATTERS
Education is where the cycle breaks - or repeats.
1 in 3
foster youth in Sacramento Count drop out before graduating.
70%+
of CSEC youth in Sacramento are placed out-of-county, disrupting their education.
Too many
youth exit care without job readiness or housing stability.
WHY IT MATTERS
One case manager, every step of school.
Education Plans
One-on-one creation and monitoring of goals — credit recovery, high school completion, IEPs and 504 plans.
School Advocacy
Support navigating truancy, suspensions, and school transitions so no youth falls through the cracks.
Classroom Support
On-site support for youth facing behavioral or engagement challenges during the school day.
Tutoring
In-house tutoring and referrals to trusted community tutoring resources.
Bridge to CTE & Workforce
Making sure academic choices line up with real job pathways and training programs.
Attendance & Grade Tracking
Monitoring academic data continuously so concerns get flagged early — not at report-card time.
College & Vocational Planning
Applications, FAFSA, letters of recommendation, and enrollment follow-through.
WHY IT MATTERS
From first resume to first pay check.
- Career exploration workshops, assessments, and guest speaker series
- Job readiness training — resumes, interview prep, application support
- Paid apprenticeships
- Workplace etiquette and soft skills: punctuality, teamwork, problem-solving
- Post-high-school planning: trade school, community college, certificate programs
LIFE SKILLS & FINANCIAL LITERACY
The everyday things nobody taught them.
- Cooking, cleaning, hygiene, and scheduling appointments
- Budgeting and money management
- Building credit and savings
- Using public transportation
- Communication and conflict resolution
- Goal setting and decision making
- Rent, utilities, and housing costs
WHY IT MATTERS
Measured in graduations, not good intentions.
- 01Reduce chronic absenteeism
- 02Improve on-time grade progression
- 03Increase graduation rates
- 04Advance job readiness
- 05Establish financial stability
- 06Promote long-term self-sufficiency
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