The Nation's First Tax Credit for Foster Youth: A Look at California's First Three Years
Presented by John Burton Advocates for Youth (JBAY)
Please join John Burton Advocates for Youth for a web seminar and release of a new report examining the first three years of the California Foster Youth Tax Credit (FYTC). As of August 31, 2025, this refundable tax credit, available to current and former foster youth ages 18-25, has put $17.20 million directly into the hands of more than 16,000 young people—plus an estimated $18.66 million in additional credits unlocked from filing.
The report provides a snapshot of statewide progress in year three, alongside data from the program’s first two years. It also analyzes persistent barriers to reaching the estimated 33,648 eligible youth and explores strategies to close the gap.
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