FYSCP Monthly Updates
March 2023
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The Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE), Foster Youth Services Coordinating Program (FYSCP) provides training and support services to school districts, caregivers, partners in child welfare/probation, and others supporting the academic and social-emotional needs of students in foster care. This monthly publication was created to provide partners with information and resources. Please also visit our webpage for additional information. |
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The 2023 California Foster Youth Education Summit provides a unique opportunity to learn from both professionals and those with lived experience: students who are or have been in foster care. This event continues the tradition of bringing you new and emerging trends in foster care education, best practices and opportunities to add to your tool kit.
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In collaboration with multiple school districts and community partners, LACOE, Foster Youth Services Coordinating Program developed technical guides for Senate Bill 532 and Assembly Bill 740. These guides are intended to enhance your forms to reflect the changes in the notification requirement, per SB 532 and AB 740, as well as whom to contact for notifications. |
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School of Origin Transportation Funding is Now Available for Local Education Agencies |
The 2022 Budget Act allows school of origin transportation funding as an eligible expenditure in school transportation plans. This means that districts can get up to 60% reimbursement for transporting youth in foster care to their school of origin. Plans must be adopted by April 1, 2023. Click the image below for further details.
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Executive Advisory Council (EAC) Meeting |
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The EAC membership is responsible for directing the efforts of LACOE FYSCP to comply with EC 42920-42926. The EAC meetings are opportunities for partners to take an active, solution-oriented role in achieving the goals and objectives of FYSCP.
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Upcoming Regional Learning Network Meetings |
The LACOE FYSCP's Regional Learning Network (RLN) meetings are an opportunity for school districts, charter schools, non-public schools, colleges/universities, agencies, and caregivers to assemble in order to increase capacity, share best practices, and address issues related to the youth (in foster care) in their respective regions. Please attend the next RLN meeting near you.
RLN Meeting – Region 1 (Antelope Valley & Santa Clarita)
RLN Meeting – Region 2 (East San Gabriel Valley & Pomona)
RLN Meeting – Region 3 (Alhambra, Glendale & Pasadena)
RLN Meeting - Region 4 (Compton, Long Beach & Whittier)
RLN Meeting – Region 5 (LAUSD & South Bay Area-Torrance & Beach Cities)
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Trauma-Informed Leadership for Educational Leaders
Executive Advisory Council (EAC)
Caregivers Training "Navigating your Local School District" Part II and Part III
Thursday, March 30, 2023, 10am - 12:00pm
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Educational Passport System (EPS) |
Foster Youth Core Application Enhancements
NEW School Stability Features - LEAs may now log Stop-Gap and Long-Term Transportation Plan records for a student in Case Management. Users may also see if a student has any of the following information available: 1399, JV-535, BID, and Transportation Plan. For more details, please read the EPS Newsletter (November 2022) or visit the LACOE.edu EPS webpage.
Upcoming Training Opportunities:
Educational Passport System (EPS) - Hosted by LACOE Instructional Technology Outreach
Target Audience: Classroom Teacher, COE Staff, District Administrator, Site Administrator, District Classified Staff
Educational Passport System (EPS) Online Reports – FAFSA Challenge Report Tool
Explore the new report tool that was developed to assist staff with identifying students in foster care that can be supported with the FAFSA/CADAA application completion.
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LACOE, Foster Youth Services Coordinating Program connects students in foster care that need additional academic support to FREE tutoring. Tutoring is offered both in-person and online. To learn more about the tutoring process and to submit a referral, click the button below. For questions or concerns, please email the Tutoring Help Desk at fys_tutoring@lacoe.edu or call (562) 922-6161.
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Trauma-Informed Practices for Schools (TIPS) Newsletter
FYSCP, Technical Assistance Program
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Upcoming TIPS Workshops and Webinars:
Trauma-Informed Leadership for Educational Leaders
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See the LACOE FYSCP College Foster Youth Programs - Handout which provides admission requirements for participating college/university foster youth program requirements, contact information, and services provided. (Live document)
Over 100 campuses across the state have programs specifically for youth in foster care. Click here to see these programs.
Upcoming College & Career Events:
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DCFS ILP presents an in-person tour of Pasadena City College
Thursday, March 16, 2023 10 AM - 3 PM
Registration Deadline: 3/9/23
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DCFS ILP presents a San Fernando Valley Bus Tour |
Campus tours of LA Mission College, LA Valley College, and Pierce College
Thursday, April 13, 2023 9 AM to 5 PM
Registration Deadline: 4/6/23
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LACOE, Foster Youth Services Coordinating Program in collaboration with John Burton Advocates for Youth (JBAY), developed the High School Counselor Foster Youth FAFSA/CADAA Toolkit for high school counselors as they support youth in foster care in completing the FAFSA/CADAA. Items in this toolkit include a foster youth and FAFSA/CADAA completion tips sheet, commonly used child welfare terms, and frequently asked questions high school counselors may encounter.
Find the toolkit here and upcoming FAFSA training information below.
Upcoming FAFSA Workshops and Webinars
FAFSA & CADAA Virtual Workshop: Students will receive 1:1 support to complete the appropriate financial aid application and other relevant accounts; intended audience: HS seniors; current, returning or new college students.
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Biddy Mason Charitable Foundation Scholarship Application
Click here for the application.
Deadline May 15, 2023
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Matchlighters Scholarship Program |
Matchlighters will pair youth with an experienced counselor to work on essay writing.
For additional information click on flyer.
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Keep us updated with your new Foster Youth Liaison's contact information. |
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Foster Youth Services Coordinating Program
Click here for the complete FYSCP Roster
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