Resources & Tools

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.