| The Orangewood Resource Center (ORC) is a drop-in center
for current and emancipated foster youth in Orange County. The
ORC provides supportive services focusing on education, employment,
housing and health. Our main goal is to empower foster youth
by providing them with the vital resources they need to become
independent.
Drop-in hours are:
Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
You can visit the Orangewood Resource Center and:
- Access employment leads, create professional resumes, and
receive interview tips
- Receive guidance and assistance when considering options
after high school
- Utilize career assessments and explore careers
- Find shelter information and housing resources
- Receive information on other Foundation programs and the
application process
- Access Foundation Peer Mentors, computers, a telephone,
a copier, a fax machine, and a washer/dryer
- Access food, hygiene items and clothing (depending on availability)
Also available in the ORC is the Foundation’s Education
and Career Specialist, Deanna
Johnston. Deanna is available to help with career exploration,
college options (including job training, apprenticeships and vocational
schools), employment goals and general resource questions. Feel
free to use Deanna as your personal school counselor!
To learn more about the program, please call toll free (866)
OCF4Kids (866-623-4543) ext. 232.
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