It is possible, we make some exceptions for homeless youth that have no family support. We consider each case and make individual decisions.

If you have a dual placement of both probation and foster care then you can apply. However, if you were only in a probation placement you do not qualify for Inspire.

Youth in our program can stay up to 5 years as long as they are progressing in earning a bachelor’s degree.

Most of our students tend to stay for 2.5-3 years. They may finish their AA or certificate program and move out on their own or they are ready to transfer to a university.

Yes, if your guardians have asked you to move out or you think it is in your best interest to move out.

You can apply, but you will not be able to be accepted into the program until you complete your diploma or pass the GED. The only exception to this guideline is if you are enrolled full-time in Gateway to College.

No, currently Inspire only has homes in Riverside and San Bernardino County.

No, all of our youth live in single-family homes with other youth and a volunteer Resident Advisor. This brings a sense of community and gives you others to relate to and encourage each other on the journey to become educated.

Most of the youth share rooms and bathrooms. In a couple of our homes, we have single rooms, but these are given based on seniority.

Inspire does not have “group homes” and does not have paid staff in the homes, however, we do have volunteer Resident Advisors who live with the youth to be a positive role model. They will also participate in weekly chores and oversee the upkeep of the home and help with any conflict management if necessary.

No, while we appreciate that not everyone has desires to attend college or a vocational program we have a very focused mission statement. We believe that education is usually the best way to break the cycle of abuse and poverty and will empower the youth the make positive choices in their life. Therefore, our youth must attend school full time and work 14-20 hours per week as well.

Education is the main focus of our program and the reason why we release the financial burden of paying a full rent cost for our students, we also require the students to work part-time so that they can pay for their food and other necessary items.

We require an initial security deposit of $100 and the first month is free. Many of our youth can use their county graduation incentive check or can ask ILP to help pay this initial cost.

Yes, you do not need to already have a job, but all new participants are placed on an initial 60-day probation, and we expect them to be actively seeking employment and checking back in on prospects.

Our homes are set up for multiple college students to live together and we are not a licensed foster home, so we are not able to accommodate any children.

Inspired Scholars is another program to support foster youth who are working hard in college. We know it is challenging to attend school and have enough to pay bills and support yourself during the college years when there is no family support. We offer monthly personal coaching with an Inspire Student Coach and a monthly financial stipend to help offset some living expenses.

This is only for students already at 4-year Universities and they will be required to show proof of classes, a Fafsa award letter, and their final grades at the end of each semester.