Foster Care & Student Success - Information and Resources

There are many helpful resources and information to help you understand and best support the educational success of students in foster care. See below for recommended resources and information to help you get started.  Additional information and resources will be added and available in the future.

Education is the Lifeline for Students in Foster Care

What Teachers and Educators Can Do to Help Youth In Foster Care

Supporting Students in Foster Care

It’s My Life: Post Secondary and Education Guide

Questions and Answers: Credit Transfer & School Completion

McKinney Vento/Homeless Liaison & Foster/Substitute Care Brief

Beyond the Basics: How Extracurricular Activities Can Benefit Foster Youth

Fostering Connections - National Resource Center for Permanency and Family Connections  

The Legal Center for Foster Care and Education

Children's Commision - Texas Blueprint Website

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