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San Francisco Unified School DistrictSan Francisco Unified School DistrictStudent Support Services DepartmentStudent Support Services Department
Our Community, Our Children CampaignSupporting Permanency
Information Session
How many foster How many foster youth are there?youth are there?
In the United States……………In the United States……………In California……………………In California……………………In San Francisco………………In San Francisco………………In SFUSD………………………In SFUSD………………………
Over 500,000Over 500,000Over 80,000Over 80,000Approximately 1200Approximately 1200Approximately 500Approximately 500
How Long?
44% of current SF foster children have been in care for at
least 5 years
Where do foster youth Where do foster youth live and go to school?live and go to school?
Kinship Care/Relative Placement Foster Family Homes Group Homes Residential Treatment Facilities
ISAISA
MissionMission FranciscoFranciscoAptosAptos
EverettEverett
LowellLowellLincolnLincoln Bret HarteBret Harte
Ida B WellsIda B WellsSheridanSheridan
BurtonBurton GianinniGianinni
SOTASOTA
HooverHoover
BalboaBalboa
DowntownDowntown
Willie BrownWillie Brown
RooftopRooftop
What are the impacts for What are the impacts for educating Foster Youth?educating Foster Youth?
35% of foster youth have experienced 4 or more 35% of foster youth have experienced 4 or more school changesschool changes
Each school move results in a 6-month loss of Each school move results in a 6-month loss of educational progress educational progress
46% 46% do not do not complete high schoolcomplete high school As few as 10% enroll in collegeAs few as 10% enroll in college Only 4% obtain any type of degree or certificateOnly 4% obtain any type of degree or certificate 70% of foster youth express an interest in 70% of foster youth express an interest in
pursuing postsecondary educationpursuing postsecondary education
How Can YOU Support How Can YOU Support Foster Youth?Foster Youth?
Become the permanent family Become the permanent family o AdoptionAdoptiono GuardianshipGuardianship
Provide a stable, caring short-term Provide a stable, caring short-term homehomeo Foster Family Agency Foster Home (varying levels)Foster Family Agency Foster Home (varying levels)o County Foster Home County Foster Home
• Non-Related Extended Family Member (NREFM)Non-Related Extended Family Member (NREFM)o Transitional Housing (PATH program)Transitional Housing (PATH program)
Provide a supportive communityProvide a supportive community
Our Community, Our ChildrenOur Community, Our Children Provide a supportive communityProvide a supportive community
o Educational SurrogacyEducational Surrogacyo Respite CareRespite Careo Back-up ChildcareBack-up Childcareo MentorMentoro DonateDonateo Join the Team Join the Team o Spread the Word…Spread the Word…
Be the One or Find the One!Be the One or Find the One!
Individual OrientationsIndividual Orientations
Individual and small group orientations Individual and small group orientations available at the time and place available at the time and place
convenient to you!convenient to you!
Light food providedLight food provided..
Next StepsNext StepsContact one of our Contact one of our
Permanency Consultants.Permanency Consultants.
Schedule an Orientation!Schedule an Orientation!
QUESTIONQUESTION
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For more informationFor more informationOur Community, Our Children CampaignOur Community, Our Children Campaign
www.healthiersf.org/FYSwww.healthiersf.org/FYS
Lonnie Webb, Permanency Consultant(415) 242-2615, Ext. [email protected]
Tara Leiker, Permanency Consultant(415) 242-2615, Ext. 3247(510) 417-1140 (cell)[email protected]
A Collaborative PartnershipA Collaborative Partnership……
Thank you for your interest!Thank you for your interest! We are here to help!We are here to help!
Our Community, Our Children
