Resources & Tools
Regional Website Resources for Pennsylvania Foster Care
PDE and DHS Joint Guidance Sample Tools
The Pennsylvania Departments of Education and Human Services have released sample tools to support educational stability and dual-agency collaboration between LEAs and CCYAs in Pennsylvania.
Best Interest Determination (BID) for Children in Foster Care School Placement Form
Best Interest Determination (BID) Recommended Participants
Best Interest Determination (BID) Recommended Process
County Children and Youth Agency Education Liaison Roles and Responsibilities
Educational Stability for Youth in Foster Care in Pennsylvania Flyer
Foster Care Student School Stability Tool
Local Transportation Plan Form
Pennsylvania Regional and Site Coordinators Map
Pennsylvania Transportation Plan Guide
School Foster Care Point of Contact (POC) Roles and Responsibilities
Transportation Agreement Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Highlighted Resources
Child Welfare Information Gateway connects child welfare and related professionals to comprehensive resources to help protect children and strengthen families. The following is a resource roundup from Child Welfare Information Gateway to ensure children and youth in foster care have are aware of the educational supports they are entitled to.
Resource Roundup from Child Welfare Information Gateway
1. Educational Supports for Youth in Foster Care
Part of a State Statute Series, this publication provides summaries of state laws and policies about programs that support youth in out-of-home care achieve their education goals.
2. Educational Stability and the Every Student Succeeds Act
Find other resources on how the provisions of the Ever Student Succeeds Act are guiding agencies and organizations in providing educational stability.
3. College Scholarships and Support for Higher Education
Youth in or aging out of foster care have access to financial help for higher education. Explore this webpage for resources on these opportunities.
4. Meeting Educational Needs of Children and Youth in Out-of-Home Care
Life outside of school affects performance in school. Find resources exploring the policies and practices that can help children and youth in foster care have their educational needs identified and met.
Foster Care eNewsletter
August 2021 – Back to School
May 2022 – Foster Care Month
Other Resources
Administration for Children and Families
Child Welfare Information Gateway
Child Welfare League of America
Legal Center for Foster Care and Education
Pennsylvania Child Welfare Resource Center
Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
Pennsylvania Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network
The Field Center for Children’s Policy, Practice, & Research