FosterEd AZ Launches First Phase of Statewide Expansion
FosterEd is now serving youth in Maricopa County! On August 21, 2017, FosterEd Arizona opened its Phoenix Office and welcomed seven new Education Liaisons to […]
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Want to Help California Foster Youth Succeed in School? Start with SB 233
But foster parents shouldn’t be afraid of accessing educational information about the children in their care. Senate Bill (SB) 233, a bill now before the […]
FosterEd Arizona Hiring Education Liaisons in Pima and Maricopa Counties
Foster Youth Education Liaisons—Pima and Maricopa Counties FosterEd is hiring 4-6 Educational Liaisons in Maricopa County and 1-2 Educational Liasons in Pima County to join […]
New Mexico Leads in Supporting System-Involved Youth, Implementing ESSA
After passing two new bills in January and February of this year, state legislators say New Mexico is leading the way in ensuring educational stability for […]
Governor Signs Bills For Students In State’s Care
Gov. Susana Martinez has signed two bills that will improve support for students in the state’s care. The legislation was developed in collaboration with young people […]
Education Bills For Vulnerable Students Advance
Two bills designed to support New Mexico’s most vulnerable students have passed their first committees in the House. House Bills 411 and 301, sponsored […]
California has a responsibility to get foster kids to school
“We know that keeping kids in their schools of origin is really helpful for their chance to succeed,”said Lewis Cohen, communications director for the National […]
Missing the Bus
“We have known for decades that education stability is a fundamental part of the educational success of students in foster care,” said Jackie Wong, government […]
Addressing the Needs of System Involved Students
FosterEd New Mexico has established a demonstration project in Lea County that ensures every foster child and youth under probation jurisdiction has an education success plan, […]
Foster education initiative seeks to improve academic achievement of Arizona students in foster care
“Research consistently shows that students in foster care are struggling in school leaving them ill equipped to become self-sufficient,” Michelle Traiman, director of the National […]