The Foster Care Program at OSPI supports students in foster care by encouraging innovative practices that reduce educational disruptions, strengthen school stability, and improve academic performance.
Foster Care Eligibility - Substitute care way from home/parent*.
Some examples:
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Foster Home
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Residential Facility
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Relative
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Group Home
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Emergency Shelter
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Other
*Child Welfare Agency has PLACEMENT & CARE responsibility
School of Origin
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School in which the child is enrolled at the time of placement
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The child must remain in the school of origin until a determination is made
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If foster home placement changes, the school of origin is school enrolled at the time of placement change
Identification
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DCYF is required to provide when placement changes
If you are a social worker or a case manager for a newly placed foster student within Mount Vernon School District who will need services, please fill out the School Notification Form and email to MANNY ESPINOZA .
For more information:
OSPI - State of Washington, Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Mount Vernon School District Liaison
Manny Espinoza, 360-428-6110
mespinoza@mvsd320.org
Links
FOSTER CARE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESS
FOSTER CARE DISPUTE RESOLUTION FLOW CHART
Resources
DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES
POST-SECONDARY FAFSA & OTHER RESOURCES
TREEHOUSE
Policy and Procedure
3116 STUDENTS IN FOSTER CARE
3116P STUDENTS IN FOSTER CARE
3116 FORM 2
3116 FORM 3 (Page Not Found)
3116 FORM 4
3116 FORM 5
