…of what constitutes quality child care and may make decisions based on convenience alone. In many areas, families experiencing homelessness are located in “quality child care deserts” where early learning…
More…the Principal that STUDENT had visited the hospital, and pleaded with her to intervene in the bullying. However, upon examining the medical paperwork, PRINCIPAL stated that the tests looked normal…
More…place an infant or toddler in an Intermediate Care Facility for the Mentally Retarded (“ICF/MR”). Questions regarding this bulletin should be directed to the appropriate Regional Program Manager. Sincerely, Kevin…
MoreLegislature, Foster Care Alumni of America (FCAA) is the national voice for the over 400,000 youth currently in foster care and the nearly 12 million American foster care alumni with…
More…entering foster care or changing foster care placements; it improves the education of students experiencing homelessness by increasing the identification, enrollment, school stability and success of these children; and it…
More…Legal Defense Fund, 2017, http://www.naacpldf.org/files/about-us/Bias_Reportv2017_30_11_FINAL.pdf. 8 See A state-by-state look at students referred to law enforcement, Center for Public Integrity, Apr. 10, 2015, https://www.publicintegrity.org/2015/04/10/17074/state-state-look-students-referred-law-enforcement. 9 See, e.g., Complaint: District fails…
More…Foster Care and Education website at http://www.fostercareandeducation.org/NationalWork/NationalWorkGroup.aspx http://www.ocfcpacourts.us/about-ocfc/truancy http://www.ocfcpacourts.us/childrens-roundtable-initiative/state-roundtable-workgroups/educational-success-and-truancy-prevention http://www.ocfcpacourts.us/childrens-roundtable-initiative/state-roundtable-workgroups/educational-success-and-truancy-prevention http://www.ocfcpacourts.us/assets/files/page-331/file-600.pdf http://www.fostercareandeducation.org/ http://www.fostercareandeducation.org/NationalWork/NationalWorkGroup.aspx 3 Attendance Matters: The Impact of Truancy on Academic & Life Outcomes The importance of school attendance…
More…Bar Association Center on Children and the Law and the Juvenile Law Center, ELC also co-founded the Legal Center on Foster Care and Education, National Working Group on Foster Care…
More…of at- risk children is an essential component of routine well-child care; however many of our most at-risk children may not have access to the routine medical care needed to…
More…age who was of low birth weight, cared for in a neonatal intensive care unit, born to a chemically dependent mother, seriously abused or neglected or “(v) who has confirmed…
MoreIt is estimated that children in foster care change living placements on average two to three times while in care, and a third of older youth experience five or more…
MoreOn December 16, Juvenile Law Center and Education Law Center-PA hosted a webinar to provide information on how to protect and advance the education rights of your clients…
More…schools remain open during this impasse, but let’s be clear: Emergency funding is not sufficient and certainly not a long-term solution. All parties must immediately resume negotiations on a final…
MoreCOVID-19 school closures have had an impact on students in foster care. ELC compiled this resource of 5 important things for students in foster care and their families to know….
MoreChildren involved in the foster care system have the right to a free public education, like all public school students. These rights are not lost because of system involvement, and…
More…or unaccompanied youth i issue of McKinney-Vento Act noncompliance, they may file a complaint or appeal with a McKinney-Vento site or regional coordinator or with the state coordinator. In lieu…
More…do we look at it?” Vereb said of education funding. “Do we look at it on a per-student basis; on a per-classroom basis? on a per-school-district basis?” Corbett is on…
More…chi ldren who are homeless, in foster care,rights of chi ldren who are homeless, in foster care, and students wi th di sabi li t ies. A long wi th…
MoreCOVID-19 School Closures & Students in Foster Care…
More…“education instability” due to homelessness, foster care, involvement in the juvenile justice, or court-ordered placements. Act 1 of 2022 seeks to address these barriers and promote timely high school graduation…
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