# data[].attributes.body
This assessment plan is available on SEIS to begin the process of receiving consent/collaborating with families to begin the process of assess and providing BHS.

# data[].attributes.body
The TCOE BHS referral process is outlined in this document available to Educational Specialist and IEP team members on SEIS. The process consists of 10 steps total. Due to the many steps between multiple parties, releases of information, documents to be signed, and scheduling of meetings, the referral process for students to receive BHS may take longer than anticipated. It is important for Education Specialists or members of the IEP team to consider this timeline and consider to provide campus mental health support as well.

# data[].attributes.headline
TCOE Foster Youth Educational Services Calendar of Events

# data[].attributes.subject
TCOE Foster Youth Educational Services Calendar of Events

# data[].attributes.body
Not only does this agency support students with "guidance to school districts, placement agencies, and care providers in meeting the legal obligations and educational rights pertaining to foster youth," but there are also public events open for students and service providers/care givers to further support students experiencing homelessness or foster care.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Tulare County Office of Education Foster & Homeless Youth Services Education Summit

Learn about upcoming changes to foster care, and what resources Tulare County Office of Education and districts can provide to the children you work with. Meet community service providers and learn what is available in our community. Meet with social workers and educators from throughout our county. Learn about what resources are available to children and families in our county.

Location:
Tulare County Office of Education
Redwood Conference Center
6200 S Mooney Blvd
Visalia, CA 93277

The Access to Higher Education Event

The Access to Higher Education Summit is an event designed especially for high school-aged foster youth and those in the Independent Living Program (ILP). At the Access to Higher Education Summit, you'll learn how easy it is to enroll in College and discover the resources available to make it happen, including financial aid and the new law (AB12) which

extends foster care benefits.

College of the Sequoias
915 S. Mooney Blvd, Visalia

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Tulare County Office of Education Foster & Homeless Youth Services Education Summit Learn about upcoming changes to foster care, and what resources Tulare County Office of Education and districts can provide to the children you work with. Meet community service providers and learn what is available in our community.

# data[].attributes.body
Tulare County Office of Education Behavioral Health Services "provides mental health treatment to students throughout Tulare County school districts who are identified as in need of mental health support and intervention in order to access and benefit from special education." IEP teams may recommend students to support their mental health needs. There are a variety of services offered and are individually catered toward student needs. This agency serves students of all ages receiving Special Education services in Tulare County.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
1830 S. Central St., Visalia 93277 (559) 730-2969

Tulare County Office of Education (TCOE) Behavioral Health Services (BHS) improves the quality of living and learning of the children and families of Tulare County by providing mental health and behavior services in the school, home, and community. We utilize an innovative, evidence-based approach and draw upon the strengths, diversity and resiliency of the families we serve to remove barriers impeding the achievement of their goals.

BHS provides mental health treatment to students throughout Tulare County school districts who are identified as in need of mental health support and intervention in order to access and benefit from special education. For students who have educationally-related mental health services as part of the Individual Education Plan, TCOE BHS works in a collaborative manner with students, families, and school personnel to provide a behavior health assessment and individualized intervention. BHS works to ensure access to the quality of care available to children and families throughout Tulare County. TCOE BHS provides an extensive number of field-based services, operates an outpatient psychiatry clinic in Visalia, and provides a comprehensive, integrated, and collaborative approach to mental health treatment to treat a variety of behavior challenges and mental health issues.

Services are tailored to each individual child and family, and may include, but are not limited to:

School-based individual and group therapy

School-based rehabilitation services

Crisis intervention services

Case management

Community-based group therapy

Behavior intervention services (consultation)

Functional behavior assessments (consultation)

Mental health assessments

Implementation of behavior intervention plans (support)

Educator training and support

Parenting skills training and support

In-home individual/family therapy and rehabilitation services

Substance abuse prevention

Psychiatric evaluation and medication management

Referrals and coordinated care with other agencies and community resources

If you are concerned about your child's mental health and believe that additional support and services are necessary, please notify the School Psychologist or a member of your child's IEP Team. All referrals to TCOE BHS are completed by the IEP Team.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
1830 S. Central St., Visalia 93277 (559) 730-2969 Tulare County Office of Education (TCOE) Behavioral Health Services (BHS) improves the quality of living and learning of the children and families of Tulare County by providing mental health and behavior services in the school, home, and community.

# data[].attributes.headline
TCOE Foster Youth Educational Services Contact List

# data[].attributes.subject
TCOE Foster Youth Educational Services Contact List

# data[].attributes.body
Here is a link of FYSCP staff and specialists available for education specialists, IEP team members, and all service providers for students. This may also be useful for students who are advocating for themselves; it would be beneficial for educators and school sites to spread this information and make it accessible for all students.

# data[].attributes.headline
TCOE Foster Youth Educational Services/FYSCP

# data[].attributes.subject
TCOE Foster Youth Educational Services/FYSCP

# data[].attributes.body
Tulare County Office of Education Foster Youth Services Coordinating Program is to increase collaboration among child welfare, probation, education, and community agencies to improve the educational outcomes for students in foster care. The agency website further states that "FYSCP has project specialists assigned to school districts to establish networks, assist with challenges, and implement solutions in meeting the unique needs of students in foster care." It is crucial for members of an IEP team to collaborate with FYSCP staff and specialists to ensure students are receiving their services and being supporting in aspects of their lives.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Increasing educational outcomes for youth in foster care in Tulare County

The TCOE Foster Youth Services Coordinating Program (FYSCP) provides support services for students who experience the trauma of being removed from their home, school instability, and multiple placements while in foster care. Our goal is to increase collaboration among child welfare, probation, education, and community agencies to improve the educational outcomes for students in foster care. FYSCP has project specialists assigned to school districts to establish networks, assist with challenges, and implement solutions in meeting the unique needs of students in foster care.

Master list of resources for foster youth, caregivers, district liaisons, and community members

Current list of district foster youth liaisons within Tulare County

Assistance with educational and motivational programs and events for a successful transition from foster care

Maintaining Foster Focus, a database of foster youth students in Tulare County public schools, to ensure they receive appropriate educational supports and services as outlined in Local Control and Accountability Plans (LCAP)

Services that we provide to districts and our community partners are:

Please contact Foster Youth Services Coordinating Program for more information.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Increasing educational outcomes for youth in foster care in Tulare County The TCOE Foster Youth Services Coordinating Program (FYSCP) provides support services for students who experience the trauma of being removed from their home, school instability, and multiple placements while in foster care.