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Integrated Student Support and Programs Office
California Department of Education
1430 N Street, Suite 6208
Sacramento, CA 95814-5901
916-319-0836, Fax 916-319-0961
Fosteryouth@cde.ca.gov

County Contacts

Calaveras

Kristina Smith
Manager, Foster Youth Services Program
Calaveras County Office of Education
185 S. Main Street
Angels Camp, CA 95221
209-736-6091, Fax 209-736-2138
ksmith@ccoe.k12.ca.us

Colusa

Alejandra Lopez
Prevention Services Coordinator
Colusa County Office of Education
Education Village
499 Marguerite St., Suite B-1
Williams, CA 95987
Office: 530-473-1350 ext. 10327
Fax: 530-473-1343
alejandralopez@ccoe.net

Del Norte

Patti Rommel
Foster Youth Services Coordinator
301 W. Washington Blvd
Crescent City, CA 95531
707-464-0726 (office)
prommel@delnorte.k12.ca.us

Kern

Curt Williams
Kern County Superintendent of Schools
1807 19th Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301
661-636-4488, Fax 661-636-4501
cuwilliams@kern.org

Marin

Laura Trahan
Director
Marin County Office of Education
1111 Las Gallinas Ave.
P.O. Box 4925
San Rafael, CA 94913
415-499-5870, Fax 415-491-0981
ltrahan@marinschools.org

Mariposa

Christina Rouse
Foster Youth & Homeless Coordinator
Mariposa County Office of Education
Mariposa Unified School District
P.O. Box 8
5082 Old Highway North
Mariposa, CA 95338
209-742-0250 x 8222
Fax: 209-742-0212
crouse@mcusd.org

Nevada

Melissa A. Balderston
Nevada County Superintendent of Schools
380 Crown Point Circle
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-478-6400, ext. 2020
Fax 530-478-6410 mbalderston@nevco.org

Orange

Raina Lee
Orange County Department of Education
c/o Orange County Social Service Agency
Children and Family Services, Bldg. 124
P.O. Box 14101
Orange, CA 92863-1501
714-668-7830, Fax 714-662-8753
rlee@ocde.us

San Diego

Mindy Kukich
San Diego County Office of Education
Physical Address:
3878 Old Town Avenue, Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92110

Mailing Address:
6401 Linda Vista Road
San Diego, CA 92111
619-683-9340 ext. 33033
mkukich@sdcoe.net

San Francisco

Shira Andron, LCSW, PPSC
San Francisco Unified School District
1515 Quintara Street
San Francisco, CA 94116
415-242-2615 ext. 3055, Fax 415-242-2618
AndronS@sfusd.edu

Tulare

Beth Wilshire
Foster Youth Services Coordinator/Homeless Liaison
Tulare County Office of Education
6200 S. Mooney Blvd.
P.O. Box 5091
Visalia, CA 93278-5091
559-302-3622 ext. 5131
bethw@tcoe.org

Tuolumne

Colleen Whitlock
Tuolumne County Office of Education
175 S. Fairview Lane
Sonora, CA 95370
209-536-2075
cwhitlock@tcsos.us

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FAFSA Resources and Tools

Every year, billions of dollars in federal and state financial aid go unused because eligible students do not complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA). According to the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC), just 53 percent of California's high school seniors in the class of 2019 completed the FAFSA or CADAA.1 Foster youth in particular, who overwhelmingly meet eligibility criteria for financial aid, do not receive the full aid for which they are eligible. For example, only 49 percent of first year foster youth students at community college received a Pell Grant last year, the largest form of federal financial aid, and just 14 percent received a CalGrant.2 This low receipt rate is despite 78 percent meeting the income criteria for these financial aid sources. With education a key driver toward financial stability in adulthood, and receipt of financial aid crucial to enrolling and persisting in college for youth from low-income backgrounds, foster youth need and deserve maximum access to financial aid.

In response to this, in 2017, John Burton Advocates for Youth (JBAY), in partnership with the California Department of Education (CDE) and the California Community College Chancellor's Office (CCCCO), launched the California Foster Youth FAFSA Challenge. The FAFSA Challenge is a statewide campaign to increase the number of foster youth who are prepared for success as they matriculate from high school into college by ensuring that foster youth are accessing financial aid. From this effort, a number of best practices were identified, and this publication documents these strategies in order to inform foster youth FAFSA/CADAA completion efforts in the years to come

Youth with experience in the foster care system often face challenges navigating the financial aid process during their senior year of high school. Completing the Free Application for Financial Aid (FAFSA) is a critical step to have access to thousands of dollars in financial aid for college. High school counselors can play a significant role in supporting foster youth to complete the FAFSA successfully.

John Burton Advocates for Youth, in partnership with the Los Angeles County Office of Education Foster Youth Services Coordinating Program, developed this toolkit for high school counselors as they support foster youth complete the FAFSA. Items in this toolkit include a Foster Youth and FAFSA completion tips sheet, commonly used child welfare terms, and frequently asked questions high school counselors may encounter.

Filling out the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) is just the first step in securing the best financial aid package. This youth-friendly checklist outlines the other critical steps to ensure that students receive their financial aid as well as helpful resources if students need assistance.

The financial aid process no longer has to feel intimidating and confusing; the student-friendly JBAY Financial Aid Guide for California Foster Youth takes the mystery out of applying for and keeping financial aid. This comprehensive guide begins with an explanation of different types of financial aid available, includes a step-wise guide to completing the FAFSA, tips on what to do after the FAFSA to ensure maximum aid awards, and explains how to stay in good standing and keep getting financial assistance for school.

The "Visual Guide" is intended to compliment Part 3 of the Financial Aid Guide for California Foster Youth, found within pages 6-10, with screen shots of the actual FAFSA application and detailed instructions.

This was the first part of JBAY's two part "how-to" webinars to assist those working with foster youth to successfully complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This webinar reviews the FAFSA, page by page, including detailed instructions on how eligible youth can qualify as independent students for the purposes of financial aid. Presenters also provided information on key steps to take after the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application is completed to access maximum financial aid!

This document reviews steps on how to obtain a IRS Verification of Non-Filing Letter for people who do not file taxes to verify their non-filing status to a college or university.

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Every year, billions of dollars in federal and state financial aid go unused because eligible students do not complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA).

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Find Campus Support Programs

Starting college can be overwhelming and confusing at times for all new students. Current and former foster youth have the benefit of many support programs to help-from application through graduation. These programs may offer peer advisors and personal counselors, who can become your on-campus family. They can provide academic advising, housing assistance, tutoring, mentoring, financial assistance, special accommodations for students with disabilities, counseling, social activities and many other resources.

These programs are specifically designed for foster youth but services can vary considerably from college to college. Download this list of questions, then contact each program directly to get the best idea of whether the specific program will meet your needs.

Find Campus Support Programs

The California College Pathways (CCP) Campus Support Program database can help you find programs via several criteria:

Search by college:

Search by geographic area, type of institution or available services:

More Ways to Find Support

If a campus is not listed in the CCP Campus Support Program database, it may still have resources for foster youth. Contact campus foster youth liaisons directly:

You can also find support programs through the following:

NextUP
Support for educationally disadvantaged students

Additional Support ProgramsPublicly funded support for students challenged by social and economic barriers (EOP, EOPS, TRIO, CARE, CalWORKs, and Disability Services)

Out-of-State Programs
Links to support programs outside of California

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WHAT IS NEXTUP?

Sometimes the hardest part about getting your college education is steering your way around all the bumps in the road. Most students will face challenges throughout this journey. That's where NextUp comes in.

NextUp provides community college students like you with resources that make a difference. The program offers eligible current and former foster youth support and services that could include help with books and supplies, transportation, tutoring, food and emergency housing.

You're committed to the goal of achieving a college education, and we are committed to helping you get it. Your part is to:

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Work hard to create the future you want.

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Focus on the steps outlined in your education plan.

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Meet with a counselor several times each semester to make the most of your college experience.

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Take the quiz to see if you qualify for the NextUp program.

Are you a current or former California foster youth?

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Watch videos and read stories about real community college students - current and former foster youth like you - who received help through NextUp.

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Students who've experienced life in a foster home or group home often need extra support and resources to ensure they succeed in college. Here you'll learn about the many ways your CSU campus can help you thrive from the day you start your academic career until you earn your degree. ​

Campus Support

Each campus has a program and services designed specifically to help current and former foster youth.

Learn More​

Applying to the CSU & Foster Youth Programs

Contact individual programs for information on support services and the application process.

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Financial Aid

Current and former foster youth may be eligible for federal, state, and university aid, as well as scholarships.

Learn More​

Resources Beyond the CSU

Do you know about these state and community organizations that work to support foster youth?​

Policy, Literature & Communications​

Policies, coded memos and reports that govern and measure the CSU's foster youth programs are found here.

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Chafee Foster Youth Eligibility Requirements

To qualify, you must meet the following criteria:

Be a current or former foster youth who was a ward of the court, living in foster care, for at least one day between the ages of 16 and 18.

If you are/were in Kin-GAP, a non-related legal guardianship, or were adopted, you are eligible only if you were a dependent or ward of the court, living in foster care, for at least one day between the ages of 16 and 18.

Have not reached your 26th birthday as of July 1st of the award year.

Have not participated in the program for more than 5 years (whether or not consecutive).

Pursuant to Assembly Bill 2506, starting with the 2017-18 award year, you can only receive your Chafee Grant if you attend a school that is either of the following:

A qualifying institution that is eligible for participation in the Cal Grant Program.

An institution that is not located in California with a three-year cohort default rate that is less than 15.5 percent and a graduation rate greater than 30 percent.

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Chafee Foster Youth Eligibility Requirements To qualify, you must meet the following criteria: Be a current or former foster youth who was a ward of the court, living in foster care, for at least one day between the ages of 16 and 18.

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CSAC Programs

On July 1, 2018 California expanded the Cal Grant Program to allow students who are current and former foster youth to be eligible for increased Cal Grant eligibility.

Foster youth students may renew their Cal Grant B awards for the equivalent of eight years of full-time attendance in an undergraduate program.

Foster youth students have until their 26th birthday to apply for the Cal Grant High School Entitlement Award.

Foster youth students attending a California Community College can apply for a High School Entitlement award through September 2nd (rather than March 2nd).

Website: https://www.csac.ca.gov/post/cal-grant-b-foster-youth-award

Apply: Learn how to apply for a Cal Grantby clicking here.

Email: studentsupport@csac.ca.gov

Phone Number: 1-888-224-7268, M-F 8:00 AM to 4:45 PM

Chafee Foster Youth Grant Program is a federal and state funded grant subject to yearly availability of funds.

This program is administered by the Commission though an interagency agreement with the California Department of Social Services (CDSS).

Chafee provides current or former California foster youth up to $5,000 per year for education expenses at an eligible California or out of state college.

The conditions and qualifications for the Chafee Grant are on the Commission's website: https://chafee.csac.ca.gov/.

Facts Sheet: https://chafee.csac.ca.gov/SupportFiles/Chafee_factsheet.pdf

Website: https://www.chafee.csac.ca.gov/

Apply: https://mygrantinfo.csac.ca.gov/fosteryouthapplication

Email: chafee@csac.ca.gov

Frequently Asked Questions about Chafee for Foster Youth

1. How can schools get Chafee checks to students if the campus is closed?

Answer: Disbursement process has always been left in the schools' hands. Some schools deposit the checks into student accounts, some have the student come into the office and sign for it and a few online schools mail the checks to the students. If a school decides to mail the checks to the students, it is recommended that it is sent registered mail with signature required. Again, disbursement is completely up to the school and they should be working with their Directors for the best course of action.

2. Is the State Controller's Office still issuing out checks?

Answer: No changes have been made to the processing of checks. The checks are still being printed and mailed out to the schools. It can take 2 to 4 weeks for the check to arrive at the school.

3. Will CSAC mail the checks directly to the student?

Answer: No. Our process will not change at this time.

4. What if a student cannot sign the authorization form so that the check can be released to the student?

Answer: CSAC never receives the authorization forms, this is a part of a school's disbursement process. This is completely up to the school on how they track and audit their disbursement process.

5. What happens if the campus mailroom is closed or the accounting office that receives the checks is closed, how can the FAO get the check to the student?

Answer: The FAO will need to coordinate with their staff. This is out of CSAC's control.

6. Will CSAC send a Special Alert to advise the school of any important updates?

Answer: CSAC will send updates as needed. It is advised that FAO's sign up on the listserv to get important updates.

Students with Dependent Children (SWD)

Students with Dependents Children Program increases the Cal Grant award beginning in the 2019-20 academic year for students attending a University of CA (UC), California State University (CSU), or California Community College (CCC).

Must have dependent children that are under 18 years of age, and for whom they provide more than half of their financial support for during the academic year.

Are eligible to receive an access award ofup to $6,000 for Cal Grant A recipients, $6,024 for Cal Grant B recipients, and $4,000 for Cal Grant B recipients, in addition to the Cal Grant tuition and fee amounts.

SWD attending a private institution do not qualify for an increased award amount but may still qualify for the base Cal Grant award amounts.

Website: https://www.csac.ca.gov/post/students-dependent-children

Email: studentsupport@csac.ca.gov

Phone Number: 1-888-224-7268, M-F 8:00 AM to 4:45 PM

Other Resources

Get more information about the following resources: Educational Resources, Housing Resources, Healthcare Resources, and Extended Foster Care, and Resources for Parenting Foster Youth.

Website: https://www.jbaforyouth.org/youth-resources/

Get more information about the following resources: Foster Care Educational Rights, Foster Care to 21, Graduation and Partial Credits, High School Graduation Alternatives, Other Scholarships Just for Foster Youth, College Support Programs, and Housing Resources

Website: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/foster-care/california-foster-youth-education-resource-hub/youth

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Before we jump into our list, let's talk about relationships. Remote learning is having a detrimental impact on the mental health of our students and impacting their social and emotional learning learning. Gone are the daily interactions of peers and social activities like lunch or football games. Instead students are stuck at home, often spending hours on their devices, and they are craving meaningful relationships.

As educators, we must make time to check-in with our students. During a live class session, such as through Zoom or Google Meet s, teachers can use the activities provided below to increase engagement and re-connect with students. While some are perfect for enhancing academic learning, many are intended to focus on relationship building and mental health. Only students engaged in learning will find academic success!

But how do we build deeper relationships? The best approach we have found is through using sparks. A spark is what a student is passionate about, what lights them up and gives them well......that "spark". Sparks were developed by the Search Institute, who explains them as follows: "Sparks are the activities and interests that truly engage kids to be their best. Research shows that kids who know and develop their sparks-and who have adults in their lives to help-have higher grades, better school attendance, and a sense of purpose."

In our STEM programs, we use different games and activities to help students find their spark, and then we utilize those sparks throughout the year to personalize activities. Click here to read more about using sparks in the classroom, and click here for a guide on sparks via distance learning. Many of the games below are a perfect way to share and connect with student sparks.

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50 Distance Learning Icebreakers & Games - Vivify STEM

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Are you struggling to engage students during distance learning? Here is a list of 50 icebreakers and games to keep students engaged and motivated during remote learning! Perfect for back to school, these activities also develop important 21st-century skills like communication, creativity, and collab

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This joint presentation is in partnership with the California Department of Social Services, California State PTA, and California Teachers Association.

The purpose of this webinar is to provide education professionals with considerations for innovative ways they can help to keep children safe by recognizing and reporting signs of suspected child abuse and neglect through distance learning.

This video is 45 minutes and 22 seconds in length.

Additional Information

Last Reviewed: Monday, June 8, 2020

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Safeguarding Children Through Distance Learning

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This joint presentation is in partnership with the California Department of Social Services, California State PTA, and California Teachers Association. The purpose of this webinar is to provide education professionals with considerations for innovative ways they can help to keep children safe by recognizing and reporting signs of suspected child abuse and neglect through distance learning.

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Get feedback from your students in a fun way. Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12XKqbMngKc&t=2s

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AnswerGarden is a new minimalistic brainstorm tool for online brainstorming, real time audience participation and classroom feedback.

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COVID-19 Foster Resources

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COVID-19 Resources - John Burton Advocates

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The COVID-19 crisis is having a global impact, however some populations are feeling the effects of the public health and economic crisis harder than others. For youth currently and formerly in foster care and that have experienced homelessness, existing challenges related to housing, education, employment, income and health have only been exacerbated by the pandemic.

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Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund

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Foster Youth Resources for Education

In October 2006, the first center focused on the educational needs of foster youth with disabilities to be funded by the US Department of Education opened its doors. DREDF's Foster Youth Resources for Education (FYRE) trains and provides follow up technical assistance and advocacy support to foster caregivers, family members, older foster youth, child welfare workers, and dependency personnel in Alameda County, California. The education advocates at FYRE work collaboratively with the Alameda County Office of Education's Foster Youth Services program, local education agencies and the Alameda County Social Services Agency.

Clearinghouse on Foster Youth and Transition

Nearly half of all foster children require-and have a right to receive-special education and related services to succeed in school. However, most of these young people lack advocates or caregivers who are knowledgeable about their rights or can help them receive an appropriate education and plan for their transition to adult life, post-secondary education, and employment.

This Clearinghouse offers a variety of selected resources to help foster parents, kincare providers, child welfare workers, educators, CASAs and other professionals to provide effective services and supports for children with disabilities in foster care.

The Clearinghouse on Foster Youth and Transition is made possible through the generous support of the California Department of Rehabilitation. To suggest additional resources or give us feedback on the Clearinghouse, please send an email to Cheryl Theis at ctheis@dredf.org.

Resources by Subject Area

Resources by Stakeholder Group

Education

Higher Education

Transition

California Connected by 25: Efforts to Address the K-12 Educational Needs of Transitioning Foster Youth (PDF) (2009)

Employment Information Sheet, National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (PDF) (NICHYC) (March 2006)

Indicator 13 Checklist (for evaluating IDEA 2004 compliance with transition requirements) (PDF)

Model Transition Plan for Youth with Emotional Disability, National Center on Youth Transition (PDF) (2009)
The TIP approach is an evidence-based program model that stresses the importance of providing access to appropriate services, engaging young adults in their own future planning process, and utilizing services that focus on each individual's strengths.

Moving from Preschool to Kindergarten, Indiana Resource Center for Autism (2009)

Navigating Rough Waters: Addressing the Transition Needs of Foster Youth with Disabilities in School - a training (Power Point)

Technical Assistance on Transition and the Rehabilitation Act, PACER Center (2010)

Top Ten Things to Think About as You Prepare for Your Transition to Adulthood, LD Online (2009)

Time for Reform: Aging Out and On Their Own, Pew Charitable Trusts (PDF) (2007)

Transition to Adult Living: An Information and Resource Guide (PDF) (2007)

Transition Checklist, Colorado Department of Education (PDF) (2009)

Transition Club (2009)
The Transition Club, formerly FYI3.com.is part of the Foster Youth club. More than 20,000 young people transition out of foster care every year. If you are starting to think about life after foster care, then FosterClub's Transition Club can help you get ready for success

The Transition Planning Process, National Center on Secondary Education and Transition (2009)

Youth with Disabilities Aging Out of Foster Care: Issues and Support Strategies, IMPACT (PDF) (2005/2006)

Fact Sheets, Policy Briefs, and Reports

Rights and Legislation

Vocational Rehabilitation (Voc Rehab)

For Child Welfare Workers and Advocates

Advokids: A Resource for California Foster Children and their Advocates

Blueprint Tools for Caseworkers, Legal Center for Foster Care and Education
Goal 1 (PDF)
Goal 2 (PDF)

Career Planning Begins with Assessment: A Guide for Professionals Serving Youth with Educational and Career Development Challenges, National Center of Workforce Development and Youth (2009)
A comprehensive overview of what effective vocational assessment includes to ensure that the transition planning process is driven by assessment.

Fostering a New Future for California's Children, California Blue Ribbon Commission on Foster Care (PDF) (2009)

Graduation Requirements and Diploma Options for Students with Disabilities: What Families and Advocates Need to Know

HEY Housing Guide for Transitioning Youth, Honoring Emancipated Youth (PDF) (2009)

Knowing Your Options: What to do and Where to Go - Awareness of Postsecondary Options, HEATH Resource Center (2009)

The National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for YouthCreated in 2001, NCWD is composed of partners with expertise in education, youth development, disability, employment, workforce development, and family issues. Funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP), the NCWD is housed at the Institute for Educational Leadership in Washington, D.C. It offers a range of technical assistance services to state and local workforce investment boards, youth councils, and other workforce development system youth programs.

The Orphan Foundation of America offers some great services to foster youth aging out, including scholarships for college and vocational training, funding for summer internships, care packages to youth, mentoring, and support. Their funding has helped students study abroad and access similar programs often not available to former foster youth with limited resources.

Providing Effective Financial Aid Assistance to Students from Foster Care and Unaccompanied Homeless Youth, Casey Family Programs (2009)This guide provides important information for anyone who helps youth from foster care and unaccompanied homeless youth complete their FAFSA which now has new questions (55-60) pertaining to students in or from foster care and unaccompanied homeless youth. This guide will be most useful for financial aid professionals, independent living coordinators, guidance counselors, financial aid counselors, ETV staff, social workers and advocates who are helping youth to secure the maximum allowable financial aid.
http://casey.org/Resources/Publications/pdf/ProvidingEffectiveFinancialAid.pdf (PDF) and
http://casey.org/Resources/Publications/ProvidingEffectiveFinancialAid.htm

Sample College Accommodation letter for Student with Disability (PDF) (2009)

Scholarship and Grants, The Orphan Foundation of America(2010)The Orphan Foundation of America offers some great services to foster youth aging out, including scholarships for college and vocational training, funding for summer internships, care packages to youth, mentoring, and support. Their funding has helped students study abroad and access similar programs often not available to former foster youth with limited resources.

Transition Services Information for Parents, The National Association of Parents with Children in Special Education (2009)

Educators

Foster Youth

Americans with Disabilities Act Questions and Answers: Section 504 and Postsecondary Education

Going to College - A Resource for Teens with Disabilities (2009)

Knowing Your Options: What to do and Where to Go - Awareness of Postsecondary Options, HEATH Resource Center (2009)

The National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for YouthCreated in 2001, NCWD is composed of partners with expertise in education, youth development, disability, employment, workforce development, and family issues. Funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP), the NCWD is housed at the Institute for Educational Leadership in Washington, D.C. It offers a range of technical assistance services to state and local workforce investment boards, youth councils, and other workforce development system youth programs.

The Orphan Foundation of America offers some great services to foster youth aging out, including scholarships for college and vocational training, funding for summer internships, care packages to youth, mentoring, and support. Their funding has helped students study abroad and access similar programs often not available to former foster youth with limited resources.

Programs and Resources for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care, Child Welfare League of America

Scholarship and Grants, The Orphan Foundation of America(2010)The Orphan Foundation of America offers some great services to foster youth aging out, including scholarships for college and vocational training, funding for summer internships, care packages to youth, mentoring, and support. Their funding has helped students study abroad and access similar programs often not available to former foster youth with limited resources.

Students with Disabilities Preparing for Postsecondary Education: Know Your Rights and Responsibilities (May 2004)

Top Ten Things to Think About as You Prepare for Your Transition to Adulthood, LD Online (2009)

Transition Club (2009)
The Transition Club, formerly FYI3.com.is part of the Foster Youth club. More than 20,000 young people transition out of foster care every year. If you are starting to think about life after foster care, then FosterClub's Transition Club can help you get ready for success

When You Become 18: A Survival Guide for Teens (PDF) (2005)

The Youthhood - Where teens prepare for life after high school

The Youthhood - The Government Center, University of Minnesota (2009)
A discussion of laws and regulations impacting youth with disabiiities as they become adults.

Justice System Professionals

For Foster Parents and Kin Caregivers

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Foster Youth - Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund

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The Cooper High School Counseling Department would like to thank the Wayzata High School Counseling Department and Osseo Area Learning Center for inspiring us to create a virtual calming room and for sharing so many great ideas and resources.

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During overwhelming times in our life, it's important to find ways to relax and cope. The Virtual Calming Room is a place for students to find tools and strategies for managing emotions and feelings. Enjoy and take some time for yourself!

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Learn about different types of mental disorders in children, including symptoms, treatment, and what can be done to prevent them.