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A Community Taking ACTION. Interagency Agreement (Children in DCF Care). 71% are age 6 to 18 Are more likely to be retained Score lower on standardized tests Lose 4-6 months educational progress due to changing homes and schools. Foster Care Youth. Commitment to Youth.
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A Community Taking ACTION Interagency Agreement (Children in DCF Care)
71% are age 6 to 18 • Are more likely to be retained • Score lower on standardized tests • Lose 4-6 months educational progress due to changing homes and schools Foster Care Youth Commitment to Youth
Interagency Agreement Signed July 2011
Stability andSeamless Transitions • Students should remain in their home school, unless unsafe. • Minimize trauma • AVOID: • Enrollment delay • Records transfer delay • Repeat or missing educational materials • Loss of credits
Foster Care Youth • Identified as abused or neglected • Under supervision: • Department of Children and Families • Child and Family Connections Who are ‘Covered Youth’?
Who are ‘Covered Youth’? Homeless Youth “Awaiting Placement” • Covered under 42 USC 11302, Mc Kinney-Vento Act • Lack fixed, regular, adequate nighttime residence • Primary nighttime residence • Shelter • Temporary residence • Accommodations not designed for sleeping
Be An Advocate • Learn about abused, neglected and homeless children. • Promote school as a safe and secure place. • Enroll youth in free lunch program. • Encourage participation in school activities.
Be Proactive • Meet case managers, shelter parents, and group home staff. • Invite agencies to educational forums. • Encourage foster parents to take an active part in youth’s education. • Ensure front office staff know and follow protections for ‘covered youth’.
Foster Care Registration Form (“Salmon Form”)