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Resources on special education services available for at-risk youth in out-of-home care.

Education for Children With Disabilities Receiving Child Welfare Services (PDF - 1610 KB)
McWilliams
Michigan Child Welfare Law Journal, 10(4), 2007
Summarizes the Federal and State laws designed to serve foster children with disabilities in school and suggests some responses to common problems facing these children.

Special Education Decision Making: Role of Child Welfare Caseworker (PDF - 91 KB)
American Bar Association & Casey Family Programs (2008)
Reviews the educational rights of children with disabilities, the advocacy role of the parent, individuals who can serve as the parent decision-maker, obligations of the school district, and the power of judges to appoint a special education decision-maker for a foster child.

Transition Planning for Foster Youth With Disabilities: Are We Falling Short?: An Awareness Document for Parents, Professionals and Youth (PDF - 32 KB)
Fostering Futures (2004)
Presents strategies such as recruiting education advocates for foster youth and promoting youth-centered child welfare and education practice to improve outcomes for youth.

	Related Information Gateway Topics Out-of-home-care: Educational issues and services in out-of-home care Systemwide: Services to children & youth with disabilities Systemwide: Service array - Child welfare & IDEA Part C

Updated on January 27, 2009