We recognize that children in foster care face unique educational challenges due to their family and residential circumstances. This training aims to bridge child welfare and education settings, offering insights into education considerations throughout the school year, best practices for supporting academic success, and addressing general education challenges when integrating a new child into your home.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand how foster care involvement affects a student's education and mental health.
• Gain knowledge of the laws that apply to students in foster care.
• Recognize important elements of the K-12 school system, like school culture and staff roles.
• Learn about the services offered by the LACOE Foster Youth Services Coordinating Program.