A Community Taking A Community Taking ACTION ACTION
Interagency Agreement (Children in DCF Care)
Interagency Agreement (Children in DCF Care)
Commitment to YouthCommitment to Youth
Foster Care YouthFoster Care Youth71% are age 6 to 18
Are more likely to be retained
Score lower on standardized tests
Lose 4-6 months educational progress due to changing homes and schools
71% are age 6 to 18
Are more likely to be retained
Score lower on standardized tests
Lose 4-6 months educational progress due to changing homes and schools
Many SystemsMany Systems
Many Silos Many Silos
Interagency AgreementInteragency Agreement
Signed July 2011Signed July 2011
Stability andStability andSeamless TransitionsSeamless Transitions
Students should remain in their home school, unless unsafe.
Minimize trauma
AVOID:
◦Enrollment delay
◦Records transfer delay
◦Repeat or missing educational materials
◦Loss of credits
Foster Care Youth
Identified as abused or neglected
Under supervision: Department of Children and Families Child and Family Connections
Who are ‘Covered Youth’?Who are ‘Covered Youth’?
Who are ‘Covered Youth’?Who are ‘Covered Youth’?
Homeless Youth
“Awaiting Placement” Covered under 42 USC
11302, Mc Kinney-Vento Act
Lack fixed, regular, adequate nighttime residence
Primary nighttime residence Shelter
Temporary residence
Accommodations not designed for sleeping
Be An Be An AdvocateAdvocate
Learn about abused, neglected and homeless children.
Promote school as a safe and secure place.
Enroll youth in free lunch program.
Encourage participation in school activities.
Be ProactiveBe Proactive
Meet case managers, shelter parents, and group home staff.
Invite agencies to educational forums.
Encourage foster parents to take an active part in youth’s education.
Ensure front office staff know and follow protections for ‘covered youth’.
Foster Care Registration FormFoster Care Registration Form(“Salmon Form”)(“Salmon Form”)
Coming Together as a TeamComing Together as a Team
Where Can I Turn for Help?Where Can I Turn for Help?
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