Become a Foster Parent
Educational Stability Provisions for Students in Foster Care
In our ongoing effort to improve the educational outcomes for youth in foster care, OCFS and the New York State Education Department work together to meet the requirements of the Every Student Succeeds Act.
- Joint Field Memo: Educational Stability and Transportation Provisions for Students in Foster Care in Title I, Part A as amended in the Every Student Succeeds Act
- Appendix A: Definition List
- Appendix with Reference Links
Educational Points of Contact
- Local Departments of Social Services: Word Local Departments of Social Services | PDF Local Departments of Social Services
- Public School Districts: PDF Public School Districts
- Charter Schools: PDFCharter schools
- OCFS: ocfs.sm.cwcs.essa.ocfs.ny
Students In Foster Care Tool-Kit
- Students in Foster Care Tool Kit for Local Education Agencies and Local Social Services Agencies
Word document for Students in Foster Care Tool Kit | PDF document for Students in Foster Care Tool Kit - 18-OCFS-ADM-18 Educational Stability and Transportation Requirements for Children in Foster Care
Word document for 18-OCFS-ADM-18 | PDF document for 18-OCFS-ADM-18
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