We work nationally to transform systems and improve law and practice to create better education outcomes for children in foster care. #FosterEdSuccess
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Legal Center for Foster Care & Education retweeted
Each year across Georgia, hundreds of thousands of students are continually marked absent from school, including foster youth who miss class for reasons beyond their control. Under a new state law, they cannot be expelled.
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Legal Center for Foster Care & Education retweeted
Back-to-school also means showing up for students in the foster system. Here are 5 ways state education agencies can address the unique needs of foster youth.
In partnership with the American Bar Association and @FosterEdSuccess.
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Legal Center for Foster Care & Education retweeted
🎧 New #All4EdFlash!
Nearly 350,000 youth are in foster care—and 70% want to go to college. Our latest report explores how we can align systems to help them thrive.
📢 Listen now: youtu.be/ycSh7AkesGg
#FosterCare #EdPolicy #MentalHealth #TraumaInformed
Legal Center for Foster Care & Education retweeted
📚 School is back & so is the Fostering Success for Students campaign!
Get @FosterEdSuccess' back-to-school checklist, desk guide, & updated federal policy brief. Weekly tools drop every Tuesday in September!
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🙌 Join the conversation: #FosterEdSuccess
Legal Center for Foster Care & Education retweeted
A pilot program aims to enhance attendance and reduce reports to CPS that can lead to parents being accused of "educational neglect.”
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Opinion | Texas should replicate Bexar County's College Bound Docket for foster youth expressnews.com/opinion/comm…
Legal Center for Foster Care & Education retweeted
Dan Losen, a researcher who has tracked California school discipline data, explains how schools might adjust to the new executive order.
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Legal Center for Foster Care & Education retweeted
The vast majority of youth in foster care receive medical coverage through Medicaid. Medicaid also funds many school-based health services, including mental health support, and helps fund special education programs. Learn more:
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Legal Center for Foster Care & Education retweeted
How the Education Rights Counsel, in collaboration with the separate juvenile courts in Nebraska, has innovated the appointment of limited-representation education counsel for juvenile court system-involved children: ambar.org/oifv3afx
Legal Center for Foster Care & Education retweeted
Federal laws like the DEOA, Supremacy Clause & First Amendment help defend students’ rights—to speak out, learn freely, and see themselves in the curriculum.
Learn more about these Federal Legal principles in our latest advocacy guide: youthlaw.org/resources/legal…
Legal Center for Foster Care & Education retweeted
Hear directly from youth about their experiences imprisoned in the juvenile legal system, along with their recommendations for change! This webinar next week is open to the public. Spread the word. Wed Dec 18th noon EST.
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Join us Dec. 9 at 11 a.m. for the first session in the 2024-25 Education Stability for Children & Youth in Foster Care Webinar Series! Learn best practices for supporting LGBTQ+ students in foster care with Phii Regis from the HRC Foundation. @HRC hubs.ly/Q02-mljz0
ALT Best Practices for Supporting LGBTQ+ Students Experiencing Foster Care, Dec. 9, 11 a.m. with Phii Regis from Human Rights Campaign. Find more information at www.pafostercare.org
Legal Center for Foster Care & Education retweeted
A new report from the @urbaninstitute highlights the expansion of the Middle-Class Scholarship program, authored by the Sens @SenatorAshby and @ilike_mike , which makes financial aid more available to foster youth than ever before. Read more jbay.org/college-affordabili… @castudentaid
Legal Center for Foster Care & Education retweeted
Even if staying temporarily with others, students are entitled to educational rights and protections under the McKinney-Vento Act. 👉 Use these customizable flyers to communicate their rights (also available en Español): schoolhouseconnection.org/ar…
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Legal Center for Foster Care & Education retweeted
To strengthen communication and collaboration between Local Departments of Social Services and our school systems, MSDE and @MDHumanServices hosted three regional meetings for Education and Foster Care Liaisons. These sessions provided valuable opportunities for liaisons to connect, share insights, and discuss their roles in Best Interest Determinations and school enrollment.
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Legal Center for Foster Care & Education retweeted
The company that insures 90% of foster family agencies in California issued letters of non-renewals in August.
Some agencies have shuttered and others are scrambling to find coverage to prevent up to 9,000 foster youth from being displaced.
Read more: bit.ly/4heBqY0
Legal Center for Foster Care & Education retweeted
This Indigenous Peoples' Day, the ABA reflects on the history and contributions of Indigenous peoples.
Legal Center for Foster Care & Education retweeted
As Hurricane #Milton approaches Florida, share our education-related natural disaster resources for schools, teachers, higher ed students, educational agencies, and grantees: ed.gov/teaching-and-administ… #HurricaneMilton #TipTuesday
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Legal Center for Foster Care & Education retweeted
Kinship/grandfamilies often face serious challenges that can affect the children’s educational success and that are not easily overcome without appropriate, equitable services and supports.
Legal Center for Foster Care & Education retweeted
It’s here! Youth Justice Action Month #YJAM2024 starts today! This year’s theme “YOUth Are Worth It” uplifts the belief that youth are worth investments in the full scope of community resources they need to thrive! Tell us - what youth investments do you want? #YJAM2024
