We work nationally to transform systems and improve law and practice to create better education outcomes for children in foster care. #FosterEdSuccess

Washington, DC
Joined March 2015
7 Ways the U.S. Department of Education Supports Students in Foster Care: bit.ly/7-Ways-ED-Supports-FC
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🚨New resource🚨 Our state legislation page gives examples & strategies to help states support students in foster care! It also includes briefs about: 🎒 School stability 📊 Data 🎓 Timely graduation 🏛️ Higher education & ⚖️ Implementation considerations fostercareandeducation.org/s…
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We're presenting at the Paving the Way Conference in Pittsburgh on October 15th & 16th- hope to see you there! #PTWconference site.pheedloop.com/event/PTW…
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Parents often maintain some educational rights when their children are in foster care. Continued parental engagement in their child's education can promote their academic success & successful reunification. Learn more from our new brief: fostercareandeducation.org/s…
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New from @YouthLawCtr and @journeycampaign: Learn about 10 actions you can take to support young people in foster care to establish & achieve their plans for postsecondary education and training! #FosterEdSuccess bit.ly/10-Tips-Post-Secondar…
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“I want to make sure that there’s an institution that’s standing up & saying to all the foster youth across our state & across our country: This is the place that actually wants you and is willing to do the support that’s necessary to ensure you succeed.” imprintnews.org/top-stories/…
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The FAFSA is out! Learn more about how students experiencing foster care and/or homelessness can navigate the application with resources from @SchoolHouseConn schoolhouseconnection.org/ar…
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New from the National Working Group on Foster Care and Education: Access resources to help you support students in foster care! #FosterEdSuccess #EveryonePlaysARole fostercareandeducation.org/s…
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Legal Center for Foster Care & Education retweeted
Each year across Georgia, hundreds of thousands of students are continually marked absent from school, including foster youth who miss class for reasons beyond their control. Under a new state law, they cannot be expelled.  imprintnews.org/top-stories/…
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Legal Center for Foster Care & Education retweeted
Back-to-school also means showing up for students in the foster system. Here are 5 ways state education agencies can address the unique needs of foster youth. In partnership with the American Bar Association and @FosterEdSuccess. tcf.org/content/commentary/5…
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Legal Center for Foster Care & Education retweeted
🎧 New #All4EdFlash! Nearly 350,000 youth are in foster care—and 70% want to go to college. Our latest report explores how we can align systems to help them thrive. 📢 Listen now: youtu.be/ycSh7AkesGg #FosterCare #EdPolicy #MentalHealth #TraumaInformed
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Everyone plays a role in supporting educational success for students in foster care! Check out our toolkit to access resources and learn more. #FosterEdSuccess bit.ly/NWG-Toolkit
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Strong partnerships between schools and health systems can improve outcomes for youth in foster care. Explore how policies like Title IV-E, Medicaid, and ESSA can make a difference in @All4Ed's new report: all4ed.org/publication/healt… #HealthAndEducation #FosterEdSuccess
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#BackToSchool is just the beginning! Follow along with the National Working Group on Foster Care & Education's Fostering Success for Students: Advocating and Uplifting Students in Foster Care Campaign every Tuesday this month #FosteringEdSuccess 🧵👇
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And for the latest news and resources about education for students in foster care, check out our newsletter: mailchi.mp/americanbar/septe… It includes resources related to: 📚#BackToSchool 📜 Federal policy changes 🤝 Parent engagement 🏘️ #KinshipMonth2025 And much more!
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Make sure you're following other National Working Group members to keep with updates throughout the month! @All4Ed @TreehouseTweets @NCYLNews @AFCNewYork @KidAlliance @edlawcenterpa @CWLAofficial
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Legal Center for Foster Care & Education retweeted
📚 School is back & so is the Fostering Success for Students campaign! Get @FosterEdSuccess' back-to-school checklist, desk guide, & updated federal policy brief. Weekly tools drop every Tuesday in September! 🔗mailchi.mp/americanbar/septe… 🙌 Join the conversation: #FosterEdSuccess
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September is National #KinshipMonth2025 and today is Grandparents Day! Grandparents and other kin play a key role in the education of children in their care, but face unique barriers. Check out our resource to learn more- fostercareandeducation.org/s… #DoSomethingGrand #GrandparentsDay
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