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Join the Washington Passport Network for an online training on post-secondary education pathway and resources for students in foster care and young people experiencing homelessness without a parent or guardian....
Join the Washington Passport Network for an online training on post-secondary education pathway and resources for students in foster care and young people experiencing homelessness without a parent or guardian....
Hear about Urban Institute's latest research on the Chafee Education and Training Vouchers Program on Tuesday, March 7, 2-3:30 pm EST. Devlin Hanson, Michael Pergamit, and Laura Packard Tucker will share the findings of their report, “Do Education and Training Vouchers Make a Difference for Young Adults in Foster Care? A Study of Ten States”...
This webinar will demonstrate how data these profiles can be used to: Educate community members, educators, and policymakers about the prevalence and the impact of child and youth homelessness, from early childhood through postsecondary education Explore whether local school districts may be under-identifying children and youth experiencing homelessness Understand patterns of federal funding and its...
Join the OSPI team for a March training. Attendees will learn the basics of foster care education, while diving into some current issues school staff are facing. This training is geared towards any member of a school district. Register Here
Join OSPI-WSAC staff and our knowledgeable presenters from the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries, Clover Park Technical College, and the Washington State Achievement Council on March 22, 9–10:30 AM. Learn about pathways to access apprenticeship program opportunities in Washington, how students interested in apprenticeships can be supported in their path, how CTCs are...
College Success Foundation (CSF) College Services provides one-on-one and small-group coaching to 2- and 4-year college students throughout Washington State. CSF coaches are training on the Fostering Success Coaching Model developed within the Seita Scholars Program, a campus support program for students from foster care at Western Michigan University. The coaching approach was informed by...
Many colleges and universities are creating campus-based programs to support students with a background in foster care. When considering the histories of trauma experienced by these young people, meeting mental health needs is an important part of a portfolio of services. ASuPIRE is a strengths-based, trauma-informed counseling program that was designed to respond to the...
The U.S. Department of Education recently released new guidance on financial aid (FAFSA) determinations for unaccompanied youth experiencing homelessness and unaccompanied youth who are self-supporting and at risk of homelessness....
How can you help someone with low mood and distress? We dedicate this hour workshop to taking a deeper look at depression and suicide, including what depression is and how...
