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)
Lancaster School District - AB490 Foster Liaison
Trish Wilson, Coordinator of Mental Health Services
wilsont@lancsd.org
ASCA Position Statement: The School Counselor and Supporting Students in Foster Care