Education Advocacy for Youth in State Custody

Education Advocacy for Youth in State Custody

Dmetria C. Gibson, J.D.,M.Ed

? Research demonstrates that every time a child changes schools, they lose up to 6 months of their education

? Many foster youth change schools 10-15 times throughout their education.

? Only 8% of children in foster care complete high school ? Only 3% graduate with a Bachelor's Degree ? 75% of children in care operate below grade level

OBJECTIVES

? Provide an overview of resources for youth in foster care

? Provide advocacy strategies for all youth to address common school related issues

? Discuss transitional planning strategies

? Provide additional resources to assist with foster youth

Who Might Be

Involved?

? Judge ? DFCS Case Worker ? Attorneys: SAAG (DFCS), parent's, child's attorney ? CASA ? Parents ? Child / Siblings ? Therapists / Counselors ? Family Support Aides ? Family ? Teachers ? Friends ? Foster Parents ? Police/Law Enforcement ? Doctors/ Medical Personnel ?EPAC Representatives ?Group Staff Persons

RESOURCES FOR FOSTER YOUTH

? Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)

? Educational, Programming, Assessment and Consultation

? ESSA District Liaisons

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