SAN FRANCISCO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT/STUDENT, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT DEPARTMENT

FOSTER YOUTH SERVICES PROGRAM

FYS Liaison High School Orientation

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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

FOSTER YOUTH SERVICES PROGRAM

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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.

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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

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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

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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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