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Tools and materials on this page are created to assist districts in the implementation of state and federal laws as well as to assist others in advocating for students in foster care.

Upcoming Trainings

McKinney-Vento and Foster Care Webinar

Thursday, May 1, 2025, 10:00am-11:30am

This repeat webinar from November 2024 will focus on the differences and similarities between McKinney-Vento º£½ÇÉçÇøless Education and Foster Care Education programs. We will dive into the key provisions and requirements of each program, examine when these programs overlap, and discuss student scenarios.  Bring your questions as there will be time for Q and A.  

Transportation Feedback

Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 10:00am-11:00am

Transportation is a key factor in maintaining educational stability for students in foster care.  It is also one of the most challenging factors for school districts.  Please join us for a Transportation Feedback session on May 21, 2025, from 10:00 ¨C 11:00 am.  We look forward to hearing the challenges, solutions, and ideas from those of you arranging and coordinating transportation for students in foster care this past school year.  Come ready to talk and hear from others about transportation!

Resources for Foster Care Liaisons

• Foster Care Education in Washington Brochure
• Foster Care Education Frequently Asked Questions
• Guidance for Sharing Records with DCYF and Treehouse
• Designating Foster Care Points of Contact
• What's the Difference Between Foster Care and McKinney-Vento?
• Technical Assistance PRS Item 17 - Foster Care

Foster Care Liaison Toolkit

• Foster Care Liaison and Building Points of Contact Training 2024-25
• | Presentation Slides
• Legal Guidance
• Foster Care Liaison Tasks and Responsibilities Overview
• Foster Care Education Frequently Asked Questions
• Foster Care CEDARS Instructions
• Program Structure Considerations for Foster Care Services
• Accessing Free and Reduced-Price School Meals
• Paying School Fees and Fines for Students in Foster Care
• Foster Care Transportation
• Foster Care Resources
• Post-Secondary Resources
• Treehouse Graduation Success and Education Advocacy - What's the Difference?
• Foster Care Dispute Resolution Process
• Foster Care Dispute Resolution Flow Chart
• U.S. Department of Education Dear Colleague Letter 7-25-23
• Foster Care Guidance for Secretaries and Registrars

Building Point of Contact Toolkit

• Foster Care Liaison and Building Points of Contact Training 2024-25
• Building Point of Contact Overview and Responsibilities
• Building Point of Contact Checklist
• Legal Review
• Foster Care Education Frequently Asked Questions
• Foster Care Resources
• Post-Secondary Resources
• I Presentation Slides
• Best Practices: Foster Care Building Points of Contact

Best Interest Determination Toolkit

• Best Interest Determination: Process
• Best Interest Determination: Format and Participants
• Best Interest Determination: Student Centered Factors
• Best Interest Determination: Attendee Input Form (Fillable)
• Best Practices: Considerations for Best Interest Determination Meeting
• Best Interest Determination: Placement Decisions Fillable Form
• Example: Email for Scheduling of Best Interest Determination
• Example: Best Interest Determination Meeting Agenda
• Example: Best Interest Determination Tracking Database
• Best Practices: Foster Care and Immediate Enrollment
• Best Interest Determination: Tips and Troubleshooting
• Infographic: Best Interest Determination Meeting
• Infographic: Best Interest Determination Format and Participants
• Best Interest Determination Follow Up Checklist
• Foster Care Transportation
• Best Interest Determination Training Presentation Slides 12-5-2024

Bulletins

• Bulletin No. 061-24: Local Foster Care Liaison and Building Point of Contact Information/Training
• Bulletin No. 034-22: New Foster Care Legislation
• Bulletin No. 050-21: New Legislative Requirement: Foster Care Building Points of Contact
• Bulletin No. 002-20: Regional Education Agreements

Partner Organizations

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