Foster Services and Assistance

School counselors recognize students in the foster care system are resilient, have many strengths and may require additional support in obtaining resources, social/emotional care, academic planning and college/career guidance. School counselors recognize it is their duty to be knowledgeable about legislation, resources and needs for students in foster care.

In addition, school counselors:

• Help foster students with a stable school environment

• Bridge the communication between schools during times of transitions

• Promote resilience and identify protective factors

• Collaborate with foster/biological family and community stakeholders (e.g., social workers, therapists, attorneys and case managers)