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Foster Care Assistance

In the 91ÖÆƬ³§, “We promise to build a foundation of diversity, equity, and inclusion from which each student emerges future-ready.”

Below is a list of staffing assigned responsibilities related to students in Foster Care. Unless specific to a respective student or building, please direct all questions or concerns to one of the District Foster Care Liaisons who can be reached at 509.663.8161.

District Foster Care Liaison essential duties:

• Coordination of Building Points-of-Contact and related training.
• Coordinate training, materials, and resources to be issued at all buildings.
• Collaboration with DCYF, Treehouse Advocacy, and other community partners.
• Coordination of best interest determinations and dispute resolutions.
• Coordination of costs related to transportation needs.

Building Foster Care Points-of-Contact  

Building Foster Care Points-of-Contact essential duties:

• Learn the basics about Foster eligibility and support.
• Help gather details to help with identification and assess needs of students in Foster Care.
• Communicate between school staff, student support teams, parents/caregivers, etc.
• Tracking your Foster student: address and contact changes; housing changes; etc.
• Work with staff within your building to ensure communication of changes or concerns.
• Facilitate training and related activities at your building.
• Develop relationships with the students and families to help guide them to resources and support.
• Help plan for transitions as students enter or exit Foster Care.

District Foster Care Liaisons