Foster Care Resources and Training
Contact Information
Stacey Klim
Foster Care Program SupervisorSavanna Cavalletto
Foster Care Program SpecialistTools and materials on this page are created to assist districts in the implementation of state and federal laws as well as to assist others in advocating for students in foster care.
Upcoming Trainings
Building Point of Contact Training for McKinney-Vento and Foster Care
Monday, January 6, 2025, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
This webinar will focus on Building Points of Contacts and the unique legislation that required these roles in our schools throughout Washington State. We will dive into how BPOC’s are chosen, their roles, and how BPOC collaborate with District Homeless and Foster Care Liaisons.
Registration Link for Building Point of Contact training | pdEnroller Link
Treehouse Program Overview
Thursday, January 16, 2025, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Have you ever wondered what programs Treehouse offers? Have you been working with Treehouse but still don’t know exactly what goes into the work they do? Then join us for the Treehouse Program Overview! Our partners at Treehouse will spend an hour covering their programs and services and answering any questions you may have.
Registration Link for Treehouse Program Overview
SAVE THE DATE: Non-Regulatory Guidance Review
Wednesday, February 5, 2025, 10:00 am – 11:00 am
The U.S. Department of Education recently released updated Non-Regulatory Guidance for Ensuring Educational Stability and Success for Students in Foster Care. We will review the guidance and highlight areas that are essential to the work of Foster Care Liaisons and Building Points of Contact.
Registration and pdEnroller Links coming soon!
Resources for Foster Care Liaisons
- Foster Care Education Frequently Asked Questions
- Guidance for Sharing Records with DCYF and Treehouse
- Designating Foster Care Points of Contact
- What's the Difference Between Foster Care and McKinney-Vento?
- Technical Assistance PRS Item 17 - Foster Care
Foster Care Liaison Toolkit
- Foster Care Liaison and Building Points of Contact Training 2024-25
- Foster Care Liaison Training Video- Foster Care Education in Washington State | Presentation Slides
- Legal Guidance
- Foster Care Liaison Tasks and Responsibilities Overview
- Foster Care Education Frequently Asked Questions
- Foster Care CEDARS Instructions
- Program Structure Considerations for Foster Care Services
- Accessing Free and Reduced-Price School Meals
- Paying School Fees and Fines for Students in Foster Care
- Foster Care Transportation
- Foster Care Resources
- Post-Secondary Resources
- Treehouse Graduation Success and Education Advocacy - What's the Difference?
- Foster Care Dispute Resolution Process
- Foster Care Dispute Resolution Flow Chart
- U.S. Department of Education Dear Colleague Letter 7-25-23
- Foster Care Guidance for Secretaries and Registrars
Building Point of Contact Toolkit
- Foster Care Liaison and Building Points of Contact Training 2024-25
- Building Point of Contact Overview and Responsibilities
- Building Point of Contact Checklist
- Legal Review
- Foster Care Education Frequently Asked Questions
- Foster Care Resources
- Post-Secondary Resources
- Foster Care Building Point of Contact Training Video I Presentation Slides
- Best Practices: Foster Care Building Points of Contact
Best Interest Determination Toolkit
- Best Interest Determination: Process
- Best Interest Determination: Format and Participants
- Best Interest Determination: Student Centered Factors
- Best Interest Determination: Attendee Input Form (Fillable)
- Best Practices: Considerations for Best Interest Determination Meeting
- Best Interest Determination: Placement Decisions Fillable Form
- Example: Email for Scheduling of Best Interest Determination
- Example: Best Interest Determination Meeting Agenda
- Example: Best Interest Determination Tracking Database
- Best Practices: Foster Care and School Selection
- Best Practices: Foster Care and Immediate Enrollment
- Best Interest Determination: Tips and Troubleshooting
- Infographic: Best Interest Determination Meeting
- Infographic: Best Interest Determination Format and Participants
- Best Interest Determination Follow Up Checklist
- Foster Care Transportation
- Best Interest Determination Training Presentation Slides 12-5-2024
Bulletins
- Bulletin No. 061-24: Local Foster Care Liaison and Building Point of Contact Information/Training
- Bulletin No. 034-22: New Foster Care Legislation
- Bulletin No. 050-21: New Legislative Requirement: Foster Care Building Points of Contact
- Bulletin No. 002-20: Regional Education Agreements
Partner Organizations
State
- Treehouse
- Treehouse Resource Center for Caregiver, Youth, and Educators
- Office of Education Ombuds (OEO)
- Washington Association of Child Advocate Programs
- Court Improvement Training Academy (CITA)
- Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF)