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SAN FRANCISCO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT/STUDENT, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT DEPARTMENT
FOSTER YOUTH SERVICES PROGRAM
FYS Liaison High School Orientation
9.27.121
PART I: AGENDA Introductions Foster Youth Services Liaison Role
Policy SupportStudent Support/OutreachFoster Youth Awareness ActivitiesAdministrative Duties
Review FYS Liaison Materials Intake and Exit FormsAwareness Activity Logs
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CULTUREA SIMPLE DEFINITION
Culture is a society’stotal way of living,much of which is learned.
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SOME COMPONENTS OF CULTURE• Language and communication style• Health beliefs• Family Relationships• Sexuality• Gender roles• Religion
• Level of acculturation• Immigration status• Political power• Racism• Poverty and economic
concerns• History of oppression
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CULTURE OF FOSTER CAREYOUR CHALLENGE
1. Describe the culture of foster care using the cultural “artifacts” represented at your table
2. List as many potential challenges and assets foster youth might have in promoting educational success 5
35% of foster youth have experienced 4 or more school changes
75% perform below grade level 46% do not complete high school Only 4% percent of former foster youth obtain any
type of degree or certificate, and only about 2% earn a bachelor’s degree or higher
80% of foster youths did not earn enough to be fully self-supporting four years after leaving care
FOSTER CARE EDUCATION FACTSNATIONAL STATISTICS
EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDANCE RATES
2009
-10 (N
=322)
2010
-11 (N
=183)
2011
-12
(N= 11
9)0.00%
20.00%40.00%60.00%80.00%
100.00%120.00%
9th Grade (94%)10th Grade (91.7%)11th Grade (94.10%)12th Grade (91.5%)Alt. Edu. (70.5%)
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SFUSD Foster Youth Students
EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES 2011-12 CA HIGH SCHOOL EXIT EXAM
ELA & Math
ELA Math0
10203040506070
70
147
9th - 12th Graders
N=112 8
SFUSD Foster Youth Students
EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMESEXPULSION RATES
2009-10 (N=557)
2010-11 (N=510)
2011-12 (N=479)
0.00%10.00%20.00%30.00%40.00%50.00%60.00%70.00%80.00%90.00%
100.00%
0 0 0
# Expulsions
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SFUSD Foster Youth Students
ENHANCING SUPPORT: FOSTER YOUTH SERVICES LIAISONS
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FOSTER YOUTH SERVICES LIAISON
GOAL: Improve educational outcomes for foster youth students by providing on-site support and coordinated services.
Policy SupportStudent Support/OutreachFoster Youth Awareness ActivitiesAdministrative Duties
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POLICY SUPPORTASSEMBLY BILL (AB) 490 & AB 1933
What do AB490 & AB1933 require? Immediate enrollmentPrompt transfer of recordsPartial credit calculationParticipation in extracurricular activitiesNo penalization for absences due to court or placement
changesSchool of origin/least restrictive placementEducation placement decisions dictated by the best
interests of the childComprehensive public school shall be the first school
placement optionDesignated staff person as a foster care educational
liaison
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TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE TO THE SCHOOL OF ORIGIN• The county child welfare agency must
reimburse caregivers or otherwise provide funding for the reasonable costs of providing transportation to and from the school of origin– This money can be given in bus passes, directly to
the foster parent, if they are driving, or to a transportation service.–Protective Services Worker submits 1015 form
• If a foster child needs funding for transportation to the school of origin:– Ask the child’s social worker to provide the funding
as part of foster care maintenance costs under Title IV-E
DOES THE SCHOOL DISTRICT HAVE TO HELP WITH TRANSPORTATION??• A school district may help with
transportation to the school of origin but is generally not required to do so, unless: – the child is in special education and the IEP says so.– the child is homeless or is awaiting foster care
placement.
STUDENT SUPPORT/OUTREACH Facilitate “intake” and “exit” meetings with identified
foster youth at your school site. Assess student educational needs and interests. Coordinate and collaborate with care providers, social
workers, service providers, school counselors. Help connect youth to resources, services and
opportunities. Involve students and care providers in school and
community activities. Discuss the student and any needs at Student
Assistance Program (SAP) meetings. Support school site representation at Team Decision
Making (TDM) and GOALS Meetings. Help identify permanent connections for students,
including foster/adoptive parents, mentors, respite providers, educational surrogates.
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ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES Complete and submit FYS student intake forms by
November 19, 2012. Complete and submit FYS student exit forms by May
17, 2013. Submit Health Awareness Activity logs by May 17,
2013. Distribute the FYS Census to site administrator and SAP
team members. Make a brief presentation each semester at a faculty
meeting regarding FYS Liaison role and responsibilities. Provide students, caregivers, and school site staff with
FYS materials and appropriate school based and community resources.
Attend FYSL mid-year professional development on January 17, 2013. 17
FOSTER YOUTH AWARENESS ACTIVITIESCoordinate two school-wide awareness events:
May is National Foster Care Month
&
Our Community, Our ChildrenFoster/Adopt Our SF Youth Campaign
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PART II: AGENDA Program Updates
Policy Updates Foster Focus Database
Community Collaboration Team Decision Making Meeting support Community Panel
Action Planning
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POLICY SUPPORTPLAN F (ASSEMBLY BILL 167)
Assembly Bill 167 allows “foster youth” (including 600 youth in out-of-home placement) who transfer schools in 11th or 12th grade to graduate from high school under California state standard graduation requirements (130 credits), if they are unable to reasonably meet the school district requirements (SFUSD’s 230 credits).
Requires school districts and schools to provide notice to foster youth being exempted from additional local requirements if failure to satisfy such local requirements will affect the pupil’s ability to gain admission to a postsecondary educational institution.
EC 51225.3 (c) 20
POLICY SUPPORTPLAN F (ASSEMBLY BILL 167)SFUSD Implementation of Plan F:
Overview of SFUSD Plan F Protocol: How does the District decide whether to allow a student to graduate under Plan F?
What steps are needed to document graduation track?
For more information: San Francisco Unified School District Board Policy
(P6105.2) SFUSD AB167 Protocol & Notification Letter
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AB12 IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
2012• Benefits will extend to youth up to 19 years
old.
2013• Benefits will extend to youth up to 20 years
old.
2014• Benefits may be extended to youth up to 21
years old subject to budget appropriation by the state Legislature.
YOUTH TURNING 18: WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
Youth under age 19 as of January 1, 2012 who have a dependency case open. This includes: All youth who turn 18 on or after January
1, 2012 Youth who turn 18 during 2011 AND meet
current eligibility Youth who turn 18 during 2011 if court
retains jurisdiction
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AB 12 PARTICIPATION CONDITIONS
1. Working toward completion of high school or equivalent program (e.g. GED); OR
2. Enrolled in College or Vocational Program; OR3. Participating in a program or activity designed to
remove barriers to employment; OR4. Employed at least 80 hours a month; OR5. Unable to do one of the above requirements because
of a medical or mental health condition
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PLACEMENT OPTIONS FOR NON-MINOR DEPENDENTS (NMDS)
CURRENT OPTIONSLiving with an approved relative or extended family member Living with a foster family Home of a Non-related Legal GuardianTransitional Housing Placement Program (THPP) (with limitations) Group Home (with limitations)
NEW OPTIONSTransitional Housing Placement-Plus Foster CareSupervised Independent Living
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AB 12 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Sign a mutual agreement Participate in development of the Transitional
Independent Living Plan (TILP) Work on meeting the goals of the TILP and monthly
visits with Social Worker Satisfy one of 5 participation conditions Live in a licensed or approved setting Probation youth with order for foster care placement
are also eligible Youth can re-enter unlimited times prior to turning
20/21 years old.
For more information visit: www.after18ca.org
FOSTER FOCUS
https://www.sacfys.org/index.cfm
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Is child in out-of-home care?This includes guardianship with
dependency, foster family home1, group home1, kinship, NREFM or
court specified1 placement. NO
INACTIVE IN FF
No AB490/AB1933/FYS
protection
NO
AB490/AB1933/FYS applies
YES
Open 300 or 602 petition?*
ACTIVE IN FFYES
HOW IS STATUS IN FOSTER FOCUS DETERMINED?
*After reunification it is common for the 300 petition to remain open for six months1 Considered “qualified” placement for state FYS funds
WHAT DOES ACTIVE REALLY MEAN? The child is in an out-of-home
placement with an open petition AND
The child appears on the list provided by CPS (State FY ID# will appear on Foster Focus)
It is possible for a child to be in an out-of-home placement with an open petition and not appear
on the CPS list due to clerical error.29
COMMON REASONS FOR INACTIVE/MISSING STUDENTS Reunited Run Away Guardianship – no dependency Incarcerated Moved to a non-Foster Focus county Dependent of a non-Foster Focus
county Probation Status
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COMMUNITY COLLABORATION:TEAM DECISION MAKING (TDM) MEETINGSWhat is a TDM?
Imminent RiskEmergency ResponsePlacement MoveExit Placement
Preparing for a TDMNotification of TDM meetingsIdentifying school site staff for participationFYSL Intake Forms 31
COMMUNITY COLLABORATION:TEAM DECISION MAKING (TDM) MEETINGSYour contribution to TDM meetings
EducationStability and Permanency
TDM follow-up itemsSchool/Home transitional supportConsultation with FYS Permanency staff
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COMMUNITY COLLABORATION:COMMUNITY PANEL
Gloria Anthony-Oliver (Human Services Agency)
Sarah Belton (Legal Services for Children) Jeff Perry (Court Appointed Special Advocates)
Name and RoleBrief overview of your role and involvement with
educationCommon educational issues that you encounter in
your role Ways Foster Youth Services Liaisons can support in
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BEST PRACTICES TO SUPPORT A FOSTER YOUTH’S EDUCATION
Ensure school staff and youth are aware of your role and supports available
Schedule collaborative meeting with care and service providers to exchange information and strategize on educational supports
Encourage students and caregivers to use School Loop to monitor grades and assignments
Advocate for the student to remain in their school of origin if it is in the student’s best interest
Support mid-year school transitions with class closure and opportunities for goodbyes
Support campaign to recruit foster/adoptive parents, educational rights holders, mentors, and more
THINK, PAIR, SHAREACTION PLANNING
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Foster Youth Services Liaison Site Awareness Student Engagement Caregiver/Provider Collaboration Foster Care Month and “Our Community, Our
Children” Awareness Activities
MATERIAL DISTRIBUTED Section 1: Contact Information
SF-HSA Directory SF-JPD Directory Foster Youth Support Services and Key Contacts
Section 2: Student Enrollment/Transfer Procedures SFUSD Foster Youth Enrollment Chart SFUSD Send/Receiving School Procedures 1144 and 1145 School Transfer Notification Forms
Section 3: Releasing School Records Guidelines for Releasing School Records (with forms)
Section 4: Foster Youth Services Liaison Documents Foster Youth Services Programs Chart FYS Liaison Job Description FYS Liaison Stipend Structure FYS Liaison Intake and Exit Forms FYS Liaison Foster Care Awareness Logs FYS Tutoring Request Form Foster Focus Confidentiality Agreement Foster Focus User Guide
Section 5: Policies 2010 California Foster Youth Education Task Force Fact Sheets SFUSD AB167 Summary and Protocol
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QUESTIONS?37
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
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