Assembly Bill 167 Frequently Asked Questions
(PDF)
Common questions about the implementation of the AB 167 graduation requirements for students in foster care who transfer in grades eleven or twelve.
Assembly Bill 490 Frequently Asked Questions
(PDF)
Developed by the California Foster Youth Education Task Force to clarify foster youth's educational rights pursuant to AB 490.
Assembly
Bill 490 Training and Implementation
National Child Welfare Resource Center on legal and judicial issues ensuring educational rights and stability for foster youth.
California Blue Ribbon Commission on Children in Foster Care
The charge of the California Blue Ribbon Commission on Children in Foster Care is to provide recommendations to the California Judicial Council on the ways in which the courts and their partners can improve safety, permanency, well-being, and fairness outcomes for children and families.
California Chafee Grant
Provides free money to current or former foster youth to use for career and technical training or college courses.
California Child Welfare Council
The California Child Welfare Council was established by the Child Welfare Leadership and Accountability Act of 2006 (Welfare and Institutions Code Sections 16540 – 16545) and serves as an advisory body responsible for improving the collaboration and processes of the multiple agencies and the courts that serve the children in the child welfare system.
California College Pathways
Web site designed by the John Burton Foundation to help California's foster youth access higher education and their educational goals
California
Community Colleges Chancellor's Office Foster and Kinship Care Education Program
California Department of Social Services, Foster Youth Ombudsman Office
Provides information about the Foster Care Ombudsman Office and various programs and services available to youth in foster care.
California Foster Youth Education Task Force
The California Foster Youth Education Task Force is dedicated to improving educational outcomes for foster youth in California by bringing together subject matter experts representing more than 35 organizations and agencies to engage in cross-systems collaboration. Membership is open to anyone interested in promoting improved educational opportunities and successes for California's foster youth.
California Foster Youth Education Summit Materials 2007
Background and Issue Papers from the summit posted on the Child and Family Policy Institute of California.
California Legislature Bill Information
The full text of bills, resolutions, and constitutional amendments, and their status, history, votes, analyses, and veto messages are available.
California Supplement to the Judicial Checklist
(PDF)
Supplement to Asking the Right Questions: A Judicial Checklist to ensure that the Educational Needs of Children and Youth in Foster Care Are Being Addressed and the Judicial Education Checklist.
California Youth Connection
Current and former foster youth working to improve foster care, educate the public, and policy makers.
Career Development and Employment Preparation
(PDF)
A policy framework for California's foster youth.
Child Welfare Services/Case Management System (CWS/CMS)
A statewide tool that supports an effective Child Welfare System of services.
Children's Law Center of Los Angeles
California Foster Care Education
Law information.
Community College Foundation
Independent living program, campus peer mentoring program, Early Start to emancipation program.
Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund Clearinghouse on Foster Youth and Transition
This Clearinghouse offers a variety of selected resources to help foster parents, kincare providers, child welfare workers, educators, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs), and other professionals to provide effective services and support for children with disabilities in foster care.
Education Liaison Model
(PDF)
Developed by the Mental Health Services Agency, the Education Liaison Model is a comprehensive interagency program to support social workers in obtaining appropriate educational services for children in the foster care system.
Foster Care Education Fact Sheets (English)
(PDF)
Available Translations of Foster Care Education Fact Sheets
Developed by the California Foster Youth Education Task Force, these fact sheets summarize the laws pertaining to foster youth in California.
FosterEd Connect
Free education resource is staffed by a panel of education experts who can answer programmatic issues with education laws that impact children and youth in foster care
Foster Youth Education Rights Wallet Card (English)
(PDF)
Available Translations of Foster Youth Education Rights
Wallet Card
Developed by the California Foster Youth Education Task Force, this wallet-size card summarizes the California Education Code sections pertaining to foster youth.
Foundation for California Community Colleges
AmeriCorps Foster Youth Mentoring Project
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
U.S. Department of Education free application for federal student aid.
Helping Your Child Succeed in School
(PDF)
An Education Handbook for Parents and Caregivers of Children and Youth in the Foster Care System created by Mental Health Advocacy Services.
Local Group Homes and Foster Family Agencies
Database of Licensed Facilities.
McKinney-Vento
The McKinney-Vento Act includes foster youth awaiting placement in a foster or group home in the definition of homeless.
University of California, Berkeley Center for Social Services Research
Timely and useful data about children in the California Child Welfare System.
National Center for Youth Law
A private, non-profit law office serving the legal needs of children and their families.
