Become a Client

PATHWAYS TO INDEPENDENCE

Pathways to Independence is committed to providing the following support for clients:

A team to assist with education plans, emotional health, life guidance and goal setting

Education assistance with course selections, tuition, tutoring, books and supplies

Therapy support for the duration of the program

Mentoring through a powerful connection with a matched mentor

Housing at the Pathways building, or assistance through a rent stipend

Transportation - including gas stipend, car repairs and maintenance

Healthcare support to ensure overall wellbeing and physical health

Referrals to community resources

Client Requirements

Have a serious desire to become empowered, self-sufficient and live productively

Come from a family lacks the ability to provide financial and/or emotional support

Come from a background of adversity, poverty, neglect, or homelessness

Completed a minimum of 12 units (with C's or better) of college-level classes within the last academic year with a GPA of 2.5 or better

Have a serious desire for scholastic growth by completing a college education - such as trade certificate and Associates of Arts/Science (AA/AS), or Bachelor's degree (BA/BS)

Are low-income, earning no more than the federal poverty level. Potential clients who earn more annually can still apply, but will need to decrease work hrs. to meet income requirements after being admitted into Pathways

Are 18-35 years old, single woman, with no dependents

Qualify for financial through FAFSA

Must be a current California resident for at least a year

Clients of Pathways commit to the following for the duration of the program:

Attend classes full-time: 12 units in Spring and Fall, 6 units in Summer
Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 and get C's or better in all classes
Follow a Pathways’ approved education plan
Be currently employed and maintain employment to support basic needs
Attend therapy as stated in your wellness plan and scheduled and honor all Pathways related appointments
Respond in a timely manner to any communications and requests from Pathways
Communicate with mentor on a weekly basis and meet in person every quarter

Attend all mandatory Pathways events and workshops
Volunteer for annual fundraising efforts
Hold a valid California driver’s license or be able to obtain one
Secure and maintain auto insurance (if applicable)
Secure and maintain health insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
Provide all required documents as requested by Pathways
Submit Monthly Report
Be honest and act in good faith in all dealing with Pathways

Ready to Apply?

Application Instructions:
Please realize that this program is a long-term commitment (generally 2-5 years or more).
Before you complete this application, please gather all the needed information. Your application will not be saved if you do not fill in the required fields (*).

PLEASE NOTE, BEFORE YOU HIT SUBMIT:
To ensure you have a copy of the application please create a PDF. Go to the top upper right-hand side where the three dots are, choose print, then in the destination box, choose PDF. Once you have the PDF, please email it to [email protected] to ensure your application is received.

June 1^st is the deadline for application for Fall 2025.

Call: 562/493 9048

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