Foster Care
Children in the foster care system have the right to a stable education. The Educational Stability for Foster Care Youth Program in Region 2 is contracted through the PA Department of Education to administer the foster care provisions under the Federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) of 2015. Under ESSA, school districts and county children and youth agencies must collaborate to ensure all barriers to a consistent education are removed and best interest determinations regarding school placement are made for children in out- of- home care.
Children in the foster care system have the right to a stable education. The Educational Stability for Foster Care Youth Program in Region 2 is contracted through the PA Department of Education to administer the foster care provisions under the Federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) of 2015. Under ESSA, school districts and county children and youth agencies must collaborate to ensure all barriers to a consistent education are removed and best interest determinations regarding school placement are made for children in out- of- home care.
For detailed information on ESSA’s key provisions, guidance, tools, regional contacts, and professional development, please visit the resources below.
For detailed information on ESSA’s key provisions, guidance, tools, regional contacts, and professional development, please visit the resources below.
Community Collaboration: To Improve Services to Early Childhood Students in Foster Care
Community Collaboration: To Improve Services to Early Childhood Students in Foster Care
Region 2 Contacts:
Region 2 Contacts:
Kristen Hoffa, Regional Coordinator – krihof@berksiu.org
Kristen Hoffa, Regional Coordinator – krihof@berksiu.org
Melissa DeMotta, Supervisor – meldem@berksiu.org
Melissa DeMotta, Supervisor – meldem@berksiu.org
Tabitha Kramer, Supervisor – tabkra@berksiu.org
Tabitha Kramer, Supervisor – tabkra@berksiu.org
For assistance or more information, please call the regional office at 610-987-8509.
For assistance or more information, please call the regional office at 610-987-8509.
