Summer 2020 Justice Ed Initiative Updates
The JusticeEd Program in Santa Clara County has been working hard to support the education success of youth and families through the shelter-in-place order. See the newsletter below for a peek into how the work has transformed, and learn about some of our graduates! Author(s): JusticeEd Topic(s): Academic Skills, California, Career Success, Higher Education, Juvenile Justice Recommended Audience(s): Agency […]
Compassionate Systems CA, First Star, and United Friends of the Children have developed a best practice guide for supporting foster youth who are in the graduating class of 2020. According to the California Department of Education’s online database Dataquest, there are approximately 4,000 foster youth who are seniors in high school. The goal of the […]
FosterEd Arizona 2020 Arizona Foster Care Education Toolkit
FosterEd Arizona, in partnership with Fostering Advocates Arizona, released the Arizona Foster Care Education Toolkit. This comprehensive guide includes information on laws, policies, best practices and stories that lift up the distinct needs and supports available to students in foster care. The toolkit is designed to assist adult allies who are working with children and youth in foster care with […]
FosterEd Celebrates Volunteer Program
It is with bittersweet gratitude that we announce FosterEd Arizona is closing its volunteer program after five years of serving young people as Academic Guides, Volunteer Educational Champions, and College & Career Success Coaches. We take a look back in this newsletter to recognize and celebrate their work. Author(s): FosterEd Topic(s): Arizona, Foster Youth, Volunteers Recommended Audience(s): Agency Leaders and […]
Congrats FosterEd Class of 2019!
To recognize and celebrate the hard work of our students, FosterEd would like to dedicate this newsletter edition to our amazing 2019 graduates. We are so proud of all they have already accomplished and cannot wait to see what they achieve in the future! Author(s): FosterEd Topic(s): Arizona, Foster Youth, Fundraising, Higher Education Recommended Audience(s): Agency Leaders and […]
Progress Reports Presented at Governor’s Council
This edition of the newsletter covers progress reports presented at the Governor’s Council for Child Safety & Family Empowerment and a celebration of FosterEd’s first year as a statewide program. Author(s): FosterEd Topic(s): Arizona, Foster Youth, Fundraising, Higher Education Recommended Audience(s): Agency Leaders and Professionals, Caregivers and Education Champions, Youth Click here to view the full newsletter.
Antelope Valley Region Community Resource Guide
The National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) has compiled a Community Resource Guide of available programming and services for young people in the Antelope Valley region of Los Angeles County. This guide can be utilized by community members or service providers to connect young people, especially those in foster care, with programs, services, and other […]
Santa Clara County Community Resource Guide
The National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) has compiled a Community Resource Guide of available programming and services for young people in Santa Clara County. This guide can be utilized by community members or service providers to connect young people, especially those engaged with the juvenile justice system, with programs, services, and other community resources. […]
Monterey County Community Resource Guide
The National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) has compiled a Community Resource Guide of available programming and services for young people in Monterey County. This guide can be utilized by community members or service providers to connect young people, especially those experiencing homelessness, with programs, services, and other community resources. Resources are categorized by type […]
Contra Costa County Community Resource Guide
The National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) has compiled a Community Resource Guide of available programming and services for young people in Contra Costa County. This guide can be utilized by community members or service providers to connect young people, especially those in foster care, with programs, services, and other community resources. Resources are categorized […]